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disability rights

When Schools Fail Kids with Disabilities, Who Steps In?

June 19, 2026

Parents of disabled students often find themselves fighting an uphill battle against school systems that don’t meet their children’s needs. Many have waited years for the federal government to respond to complaints about bullying, unfair discipline, or denied services. Now, as oversight shifts to ot

education

Foundation Steps Up to Save Adaptive PE Program After Budget Cuts Threaten Disabled Students

May 29, 2026

Last spring, Napa Valley College made tough budget decisions that cut a program over 40 years old, serving more than 200 students with disabilities each semester. The adaptive physical education program gave disabled students and older adults a place to exercise safely using special equipment design

crime

Chicago faces another wave of payouts over police mistakes and city failures

May 15, 2026

Taxpayers in Chicago are about to shell out another $16. 5 million because city police and officials keep making costly errors. The money covers two fresh cases where officers hurt people and one where the city ignored its own rules for building homes. Arnold Day got $13 million after Chicago detec

politics

New Mexico’s step forward in disability rights

May 4, 2026

New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow

politics

RTD’s “Honoring” Move Sparks Real Questions About Disability Access

April 30, 2026

A local transit agency recently rolled out a bus wrapped in a drawing of a well‑known disability activist. The picture, created by a local artist, was meant to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The activist, who rides RTD buses every day and has spoken publicly a

health

A Family's Caribbean Cruise Turns Sour Due to Autism Misunderstanding

January 28, 2026

A family's holiday vacation took a turn for the worse when a young man with autism was removed from a cruise ship. The incident happened on Christmas Eve in Cozumel, Mexico. It involved a misunderstanding between the young man, Sean Curran, and another passenger. The family believes the cruise line

opinion

A System Failing Our Most Vulnerable

December 21, 2025

In Massachusetts, a troubling pattern is emerging. Children involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) are dying, and the system seems to be failing them. A'Zella Ortiz is the latest victim in a string of tragedies that have shaken the state. Her death, like others, raises serious q

health

From Coma to Hope: A Journey in Brain Science

November 21, 2025

Over the past 40 years, the way doctors think about and treat people with severe brain injuries has changed a lot. This change was not quick or easy. It took time, research, and new technology. At first, many doctors thought there was little hope for people in a coma or a vegetative state. This was

education

Special Education at Risk: What's at Stake for Kids Like Kinsley?

November 16, 2025

Special education is under threat. The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) might be gutted. This could hurt many kids. Over 760, 000 students in Wisconsin rely on these services. More than 120, 000 of them have disabilities like dyslexia, Down syndrome, and autism. Special education is not

education

The Uncertain Future of Special Education

November 2, 2025

Special education in the U. S. is facing a significant challenge. The current administration has decided to reduce federal oversight of programs that support over 8 million children with disabilities. This decision includes cutting staff and funding, which could lead to a lack of support for these s