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. Read More >

Unified Robotics Program Promotes Inclusivity

 Schools are making robotics more inclusive by creating teams that integrate neurotypical and neurodiverse students who will work together to foster a new mindset of abilities versus disabilities. Read More >

Disability Representation In Top Movies Remains 'Stubbornly' Low

 Despite efforts to promote inclusion in Hollywood, a new report finds that representation of people with disabilities on screen has changed little since 2015. Read More >

Anthropologie Rolls Out Adaptive Clothing For People With Disabilities

 Anthropologie is the latest retailer to introduce a collection of clothing aimed at better meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Read More >

Recognizing the Rights of People with Disabilities

 People with disabilities have a voice that should and must be at the table from the beginning of any planning process and should never simply be an after-thought. Language, words, and actions can help us fight some of these daily battles. One example of words that can help insure people with disabilities are not cast aside is the phrase “Nothing About Us Without Us.” It is a slogan with a simple message: no decisions should be made regarding people with disabilities without their input. Read more here. 

Designer Makes Fashion For Women With Disabilities

 Models with amputations, spinal cord injuries, Down syndrome and colon cancer took to the runway recently to show off designs with features aiming to make life easier for women with disabilities. Read More >

Movie Starring Actor With Down Syndrome Wins Oscar

 An actor with Down syndrome got a special birthday gift: His film won an Academy Award and the A-lister audience at the awards show sang him Happy Birthday." Read More >

Disney Adds Dolls In Wheelchairs To 'It's A Small World'

 Disney's iconic "It's a Small World" ride is getting an update to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. Read More >

Airlines Pledge To Better Serve Travelers With Disabilities

 In a joint statement, American, Delta, United and other major air carriers are committing to a series of new steps to improve travel for people with "mobility, cognitive and social disabilities." Read More >

Airports Work To Help Those With Autism, Other Hidden Needs

 A program that uses lanyards, pins and bracelets to discreetly indicate that travelers may need special assistance is starting to become available in the U.S. Read More >

Netflix Looks To Increase Disability Representation In Kids' Shows

 

Netflix is backing a new effort to train writers, animators and creative executives who have disabilities to work on television shows aimed at preschoolers and children. Read More >

Inside Six Flags' Efforts To Make Its Parks More Inclusive

 The company has taken major steps recently to make its parks more welcoming for people with disabilities mirroring a broader movement toward accessibility in the entertainment industry. Read More >

Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities

 Just in time for Halloween, Disney is adding to its lineup of costumes customized to meet the needs of kids with various disabilities. Read More >

Kids In Special Ed Were Shifted Back Online. Is It A Move To The Virtual Basement?

 

Distance learning left lots of students with disabilities far behind. Advocates say moving their pandemic recovery services online could well make things worse. Read More >

Reebok, Zappos Collaborate On New Adaptive Footwear

 

Another major shoe brand is unveiling styles specifically made to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Read More >

Barbie To Add More Dolls With Disabilities

 

The iconic lineup of Barbie dolls is expanding to include more with disabilities. Read More >

Scrabble Brings World Into Focus For Boy With ASD

 At 12, Ricky Rodriguez, who has autism, has competed in Scrabble tournaments from Texas to Pennsylvania to Malaysia, finding a community and a place to build his social skills along the way. Read More >

'Sesame Street' Welcomes New Muppet With Disability

 The people behind "Sesame Street" are introducing a new Muppet who uses a wheelchair in an effort to spotlight children with disabilities around the world. Read More >

Teen Champion Launches North American Chess Cup For Children With Disabilities

 The inaugural tournament for players under age 20 with all types of disabilities will debut this summer thanks to 17-year-old chess champ, his father and their new nonprofit organization. Read More >

Barber Caters To Those With IDD

 Inspired by family members with Down syndrome and Asperger's, a barber decided to open a studio where serving clients with intellectual disabilities is one of her main goals. Read More >