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Elderly and disabled residents stranded in Boston public housing apartments due to broken elevator
“This is the ninth day I’ve been held up in the apartment,” said one resident, who uses a wheelchair. “I’m trapped.” -
Electric shock therapy is still allowed in one Mass. treatment facility. Advocates say change is long overdue.
The Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton is the only psychiatric facility in the nation that continues to use electric shock therapy on its patients. -
PCA union and state reach ‘historic’ contract to address worker shortage
The program is pivotal for people with disabilities to live independently, advocates say. -
Fitchburg singer Lavender Darcangelo heads to 'America's Got Talent' finale
Lavender Darcangelo will compete in the "America's Got Talent" finale on Sept. 26. But her dreams "go far beyond music." -
Turn closed captions on: Why Gen-Z loves subtitles on movies, shows and TikToks
Whether you're scrolling through TikTok or watching Netflix with your teenage kid, you might be noticing more words on the screen. -
At Open Door Theater, inclusivity and accessibility take center stage
All theatrical performances feature a diverse cast and accommodations for disabled audience members. -
Prisoners with mental disabilities claim discrimination by Massachusetts Parole Board
They say the state has “essentially ignored” directives in a 2017 Supreme Judicial Court decision. -
Union presses Healey on PCA promises
Workforce woes are putting independence out of reach for some. -
Adaptive clothing is empowering disabled people and hitting the runways
Local entrepreneurs hope inclusivity and accessibility will stick around — and not just be a trend. -
Healey sets first-ever goals to spend state dollars with LGBTQ- and disability-owned businesses
New target would double state's spending with LGBTQ-owned businesses over the last year.
