It's hard enough when you have a physical disability, but watching TV shouldn't be one of those difficult activities. Comcast is now making it a little easier, by giving people a way to connect their existing assistive devices like eye-glance systems with their Comcast cable boxes.
It's no secret there's a serious stigma attached to mental illness. According to the CDC, only
Physical developmental delays are when children aren’t doing activities (like rolling over , sitting without support , or walking ) that other children their age are doing. Developmental delays can be a sign of a serious health condition, so it’s important to talk with your child’s pediatrician about them
Use this website to learn more about physical developmental delays for children ages 5 and under. The…
As a therapist I know how important it is to choose the right therapist for your needs. A good relationship with your therapist is crucial creating a foundation based on trust so you can explore your concerns in a safe environment. After all, a therapist is someone you will work closely with and they will help you rediscover yourself. It’s important to find a good fit so that you can be comfortable in bringing up anything you want to work on. I’ve had…
Opportunity, understanding and visibility are at the core of the conversation that is changing the dynamic between casting directors and actors with disabilities.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities have it particularly rough when it comes to getting hired. Here's how some are addressing the problem.
Are you a person with a disability who uses virtual reality? In partnership with Lucasfilm ILMxLAB, the Disability Visibility Project™ is conducting an online survey for people with disabili…
They're capable of the work. School leaders and teachers just don't always believe it.
A math learning disability (dyscalculia) exists when a student struggles with either math calculation, math problem solving, or both. Math learning dis...
The collaboration with Runway of Dreams is available now.
A bill that's expected to be introduced in Congress Tuesday would give families a new way to save money for people with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits.
In a home in southeast Columbus, the cheery glow of a Christmas tree brightens the living room. The holiday may be more than a week away, but for Allison
Expanded coverage was meant to create parity with benefits for physical ills, but access is uneven, report says.
If you’re looking for a few good books to read this summer, consider diving into a story about disability. Here are ten fiction and non-fiction titles for adults that can give the reader a new perspective on ability and disability.
There's a movement to create accessible trails around the state that give people who are blind or use wheelchairs safe places to connect with nature.
Slightly more than one in four working-age people with disabilities is employed, according to the Department of Labor.
A team of neuroscientists has found that even one 30-minute exercise session can improve cognitive function.
"It's possible to have a disabled character and not talk about their disability."
Finding a job and building a life of their own can be a monumental challenge for people with developmental disabilities. But food work can be a good fit for many of them.
There is wide disparity in decisions on who gets scarce life-saving organs, data shows.