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‘This Is The Stuff For A Movie’: Standout High School Football Player Has Autism
Byron Lewis is an imposing 6-foot-4, 280-pound senior, a standout lineman who has dreams of winning a state championship this year and possibly playing in college. Oh, and by the way, he has autism.
Feds Crack Down On Airline Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities
Federal officials are imposing a record-setting $50 million penalty on the nation's largest airline for disability rights violations, a sum 25 times higher than any previous fine for similar issues.
Resurgence Of ‘R-Word’ Alarms Disability Advocates
For a decade, disability advocates led a concerted effort to stomp out use of the word "retard." Now they're concerned that the language appears to be making a comeback.
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Disney Movie To Star Actress With Cerebral Palsy
Disney is set to release a movie centering on the experience of a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal, uses a wheelchair and is pursuing an inclusive education.
People With Disabilities Rally Outside Uber And Lyft Over Ride Denials
Several hundred protested outside the headquarters of Uber and Lyft accusing the companies of illegally denying rides to people who are blind and their service animals.
Uber Launches Improvements To Boost Accessibility
Uber is rolling out new features to assist riders with disabilities and is adding training for drivers to help better accommodate them.
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Atlanta Braves Greeter’s Aspirations Know No Bounds
Wilson Barron has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, but with determination and a strong support team, he's an integral part of the Braves gameday staff, hyping up fans and helping people find their seats.
More Restrooms Have Adult-Size Changing Tables To Help People With Disabilities
Adults with disabilities and their caregivers are pressing governments and private businesses across the U.S. to help them avoid undignified public bathroom experiences.
Disability Rights Activist Receives MacArthur Fellowship
Alice Wong, a writer, editor and activist was recognized by the MacArthur Foundation with one of its prestigious fellowships for her work on increasing representation of people with disabilities.
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Universal Modifies Disability Access At Theme Parks
Some of the nation's most popular theme parks are quietly making changes to their procedures for accommodating visitors with disabilities.
Couple Could Lose Everything If They Get Married. New Film Reveals Painful Journey
Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham want to get married, but they would lose their disability lifelines if they did. Their story is the subject of a new "documentary romantic comedy" on Hulu.
ADA Drop-Off Zones Set For Completion This Year At The Capitol
Two new drop-off and pick-up zones intended for visitors to the U.S. Capitol with disabilities are nearing completion and could be ready by the time lawmakers return after the November election.