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Bob Hall, Boston Marathon’s first official wheelchair champion, dies at 74
Before 1975, the Marathon had no wheelchair division. Hall went on to pioneer the model of wheelchairs used by athletes in the decades ahead. -
Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging ADA violations in 911 responses
Disability advocates say while EMTs respond to physical health problems, armed officers respond to mental health crises. -
‘Surreal’: Cape Cod wheelchair curler will compete for US medal at Paralympics
Paralympic athlete Sean O’Neill started playing “chess on ice” four years ago in Falmouth. -
A long journey home: Hundreds of disabled people have new homes thanks to court settlement
“I’m doing a lot better," says one man who is now living in the community. -
Despite nearly $200K in fines, many Boston sidewalks remain blocked with snow
Creating safe paths on Boston sidewalks in wake of the Jan. 26 storm has been a “Sisyphean task” as freezing temperatures persist. -
‘Much, much better’: Disabled MBTA riders see a new T 20 years after suing for change
Plaintiffs took the Boston-area transit authority to court decades ago. Now, the MBTA has met nearly all of the settlement’s 200 requirements. -
Thanksgiving potluck celebrates bond between immigrant workers and people with disabilities
Staff at the Guild for Human Services come from more than 40 different countries. -
Mass. blind community celebrates white cane as a ‘symbol of freedom and independence’
There are about 28,000 legally blind people in Massachusetts. -
President Trump’s warning about Tylenol fueling conversations in autism community
Many families say they welcome more research but question the science behind the claims. They say they would rather focus on providing more support to people with autism. -
'Every child deserves a team': Boston nonprofit pairs kids with disabilities with college athletes
Team IMPACT is marking its 4,000th match in a program that helps kids find belonging and student-athletes find a life-changing perspective.
