Redefining Inclusion for People with Disabilities who May Be More Difficult to Sight

[ad_1] CultureCity, Uma Srivastava, executive director, said a nonprofit based in Birmingham, Ala, founded by parents of children with autism, trains and equips more than 900 organizations. The distinguishing feature of the organization “sensory bag” It’s packed with gear that staff and visitors can quickly use to suppress sensory overload, such as noise-canceling headphones or …

CDC: Americans with Disabilities Have Difficulty Getting Covid

[ad_1] Americans with disabilities were more likely to want their coronavirus vaccines, but had a harder time getting them than other people. Data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionIt’s a clear sign that the agency’s scientists are saying that medics should lift access barriers. In a survey of nearly 57,000 people …

How Are Americans with Disabilities Struggling to Renew the Basic Benefits Program?

[ad_1] At one time, the buyer said he was too sick to leave his home for two months, and as his daily expenses plummeted, his bank account balance had risen from just under $2,000 to $2,135 without realizing it. When the Social Security Institution found out about this, it had to pay back the full …

Ford and Mellon Foundations Expand Initiative for Artists with Disabilities

[ad_1] Disabled Futures initiativeA fellowship established last fall by the Ford and Andrew W. Mellon Foundations to support artists with disabilities is expanding. The foundations announced on Friday that they will commit an additional $5 million to support the initiative by 2025, with support for two more groups of 20 fellows. Created by and for …