“Helping the disabled,” both the phrase and the concept, can come across as obviously positive – but at the same time surprisingly uncomfortable. It is the textbook version of a “Good Deed” – kind, ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

In 2011, Jessica Slice took a strenuous summer hike on the Greek Island of Santorini. She didn't drink enough water and when she returned to her cruise ship, she felt dizzy and nauseated. She thought ...

There are two jobs in the U.S. Army with well-earned reputations for causing concussions. One is being a "breacher," blowing down locked doors and barricades. Another is firing the shoulder-mounted ...

Disability chairs are essential tools that significantly improve the quality of life for handicapped individuals by promoting independence, comfort, and health. These chairs are designed with various ...

Abilities Foundation and its parent companyServiceSource are working to make the return easier.ServiceSource/Abilities just held a grand opening for its Veterans Mall, a one-stop shop filled with ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. During the 1960s, disability activists fought for the right to live independently, ...

They're letters of hope and letters asking for change. We asked you to send us your letters to President-elect Barack Obama and we've been flooded with responses. In the second part of our series, ...

Disabled travelers say even some of the most accessible destinations have room for improvement Easy-to-find information about accessibility is a huge help for disabled travelers Older cities can be ...