I was surprised when my niece Sophia told me that she had applied for a summer staff position at Landmark College, which she had attended for three weeks the summer between 11th and 12th grades. At ...

No one should have to sit on the sidelines because of a disability. A West Michigan organization is making sure people of all abilities can find joy a do a lot— from rollerskating to self-defense, ...

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 ...

At a press conference last week, paralympian Dylan Alcott recalled the pain of being a child with a disability. “I had no friends when I was five,” the Australian of the Year told reporters. “I even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new app is creating a safe space for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build community and lasting ...

When my son was born sick, and eventually diagnosed with severe disabilities, friends helped in a variety of ways. One friend texted several times a day to let me know she was thinking of us without ...

In the eyes of Joe Kantzer, it’s simple. “Family takes care of family.” This was Joe’s response when asked how he ended up being the primary caregiver (along with his wife, Dianne) to his older ...

My 21-year-old son, Emerson, was born with a chromosome abnormality and only has some language. Still, when he was in elementary school, a lot of the kids who came to our door at Halloween seemed to ...

Posted: April 26, 2025 | Last updated: April 26, 2025 On Saturday, walkers participated in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to raise awareness for an organization's efforts to connect individuals with ...