Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to think about inclusion and challenge society to do better. "But what ...

It's always risky offering disabled people unsolicited advice on how to live a better life. Most of us who have disabilities already hear more pious, positive cliches than we can stand about ...

Until relatively recently, children and young people with life-shortening conditions were not expected to survive into adulthood. Conditions such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular ...

There is no single, unanimous “disabled people’s perspective” on whether or not we want to be cured of our disabling conditions, or on how highly we prioritize cure or medical improvement as a goal.

True housing accessibility isn't just about ramps and elevators — we also need to be able to afford to stay in the ...

In a sense, we are all ‘going’ through life. Most of us hobble, crawl and sword-swing our way through the muck and mire. But some of us walk unencumbered; some even meander jauntily. For those who ...

July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to commemorate the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act and to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and visibility of the disabled community. This ...

Most older adults prioritize retaining the ability to bathe, dress, walk, and perform household tasks independently as they age. Yet much is yet to be understood about the causes of disability among ...

Until relatively recently, children and young people with life-shortening conditions were not expected to survive into adulthood. Conditions such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular ...