disabilities

A pilot apprenticeship program for caretakers may soon help more people develop workforce skills.

(Runtime 59:40)In this hour, we look at the future of aging—and why we need to act now. As America’s population grows older, many communities may not be…

This is the first part of a two part series on Caregiving, inspired by the PBS documentary from executive producer Bradley Cooper titled, Caregiving. In this hour, an exploration of the invisible work of caregiving and how everyone will be giving or in need of care. What resources are available to caregivers and their families, friends and clients? Hear personal stories and solutions that communities can do to help those in need.

Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact with labels…

AdvenChair resembles a mountain bike. It has handlebars, disc brakes, and a bright orange frame. Its purpose is to help people with serious disabilities access trail systems, because as developer and user Geoff Babb put it, "we need to celebrate that we're alive."

Having good access to transportation — or not — has a huge impact on the health of people living in rural parts of the country. Without that transportation — or ready access to other basics like healthy food or good housing — people can get into a vicious cycle. That cycle of poor health and poverty hits people with disabilities particularly hard.

NPR has found that Walmart is changing the job requirements for front-door greeters in a way that appears to disproportionately affect workers with disabilities.

The breakout song from Disney's Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.

Some people with developmental disabilities are stuck living in hospitals in Washington state for weeks, sometimes months. And, according to a new ombuds report, this is not because of illness, but because of gaps in services.

As cities and companies — including Starbucks — move to oust straws in a bid to reduce pollution, people with disabilities say they're losing access to a necessary, lifesaving tool.