March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to think about inclusion and challenge society to do better. "But what does awareness really mean? Are we simply acknowledging ...

Every parent dreams of providing the best possible future for their child, and this takes on extra meaning when raising a child with a disability. While your journey may include unique challenges, it ...

It's always risky offering disabled people unsolicited advice on how to live a better life. Most of us who have disabilities already hear more pious, positive cliches than we can stand about ...

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There are many words you could use to describe Nicole Tompkins, the disabled protagonist of “Shaky,” Audible’s recent 9-part comedy audio series: passionate, wild, talented, messy. But she’s also kind ...

In a sense, we are all ‘going’ through life. Most of us hobble, crawl and sword-swing our way through the muck and mire. But some of us walk unencumbered; some even meander jauntily. For those who ...

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. When 22-year-old Ethan Kretlow graduated from high school two years ago, his mother, Lisa Votapek, was worried. Kretlow has ...

Most older adults prioritize retaining the ability to bathe, dress, walk, and perform household tasks independently as they age. Yet much is yet to be understood about the causes of disability among ...

A 20-something today has a one in four chance of becoming disabled before retirement, according to the Social Security Administration. While Social Security disability benefits can help, the average ...