Having trouble getting around on your own--such as difficulty walking, climbing steps, or being able to get in and out of a chair--can lead to physical disability and losing your independence.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. What do you really need to know about disability? If you’re ...

On PBS's Newshour last week, Jon Schull, a research scientist at the Rochester Institute of Technology, made some points about disability. He said that in a world with lots of small print, the ...

Not all disabilities are visible, so you shouldn’t assume who can and can’t use a handicap placard. But those who misuse them can face punishment in Missouri. You’ve maybe seen someone park in a ...