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Blind people, disability advocates say, need more accessible at-home coronavirus tests
“It's a real, real serious public health issue,” says one blind advocate. -
‘Teenage Dick’ is a model for disability representation on stage and on screen
In the Huntington's modern adaptation of "Richard III," two disabled actors step into a setting with life and death stakes: high school. -
A new state commission aims to unite the diverse disability community
“Disability wasn’t always at the table” in social justice conversations, says one advocate. A new permanent Mass. agency wants to change that. -
Should adults with intellectual disabilities face harsh prison sentences? One legal expert weighs in
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court considers the case of a man once deemed incompetent to go to trial, then sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. -
The Justice Department sues Uber over 'wait time' fees for riders with disabilities
Uber says it now waives fees for riders who certify that they're disabled. -
Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion In Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities
A fraction of eligible borrowers have been getting the relief they're entitled to under the federal Total and Permanent Disability Discharge program. -
For People With Disabilities, Outdoor Dining Has Created New Opportunities — And New Hazards
Outdoor dining was a lifeline for struggling restaurants in Boston during the pandemic. It's a "mixed bag" for diners with disabilities. -
Can COVID Long-Haulers Access Disability Benefits? Experts Are Uncertain
After the worst of the pandemic has subsided, society will have a new group of people dealing with long-term medical challenges and, experts say, the scale of the impact in areas like disability insurance is hard to predict.