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USPS to send free, accessible at-home COVID tests to people who are blind or low-vision
The tests use a smartphone app to provide audible instructions and test results. -
City officials break ground on Carter School building for students with disabilities
The project, slated to finish for the 2024-2025 school year, will allow the student body to grow and create an early childhood program. -
New Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts center will research barriers to abortion for people of color, disabled community
“A lot of the time when you see reproductive orgs doing something like this, disability often is left out.” -
Changes in special education leadership rile Boston school parents
"People are trying to decipher what is going on in the system." -
‘Play is for everyone’: A mom on a mission to make playgrounds accessible for kids of all abilities
Julie Kenerson is working with Arlington officials to make town playgrounds more welcoming. -
A Boston nonprofit brings volt hockey to US, 'a perfect sport' for people with physical disabilities
Volt hockey is already popular in Canada and Europe for people with limited mobility, and the Boston Self Help Center hopes it will take off in New England. -
Students with disabilities have a right to qualified teachers — but there's a shortage
When schools can't find qualified teachers, federal law allows them to hire people who aren't fully qualified. -
'CODA' stars thank Gloucester for support after historic Oscar wins as Deaf community sees 'powerful' representation
“We're going to bring our Oscars to share and celebrate with you all in Gloucester," Troy Kotsur said. -
‘CODA's' Oscar success is a big step forward for deaf representation in film. Can Hollywood build on it?
The movie, filmed in Gloucester, won three Oscars and two SAG Awards. -
Snow-clogged sidewalks revive debate over Boston’s shoveling policy
Uncleared walks impact people using wheelchairs and pushing strollers, advocates say.
