The slur disappeared but is once again popular to use on and offline. What's up with that?Over the past few years, the R-word ...

No observance of Disability Pride Month is complete without discussing ableism. One way to start is to think about the word "ableism" itself — the term most often used these days to group together the ...

To the casual observer, I look pretty “normal.” If you catch me walking down the street, you probably can’t tell I’m in pain, probably dizzy, a little more reliant on my maps app than I should have to ...

During the community conversation, the group talked about people in power and those meant to help them didn't listen to their needs. Brisa Luzzi Castro of WHYY leads and moderates a Bridging Blocks ...

People with disabilities often spend a lot of time navigating bias and educating others about their condition. When it comes to cancer, assumptions made by their doctors can undermine their care even ...

Woman sits in the wheelchair and looks on sunrise. Girl with limited mobility looks into future and searches opportunities for personal growth. Development lifestyles pathway. Vector There’s a ...

Former NFL star Michael Oher alleged the Tuohy family 'exploited' him under a conservatorship. Under the conservatorship, the Tuohys had control over Oher's legal, education, and medical decisions.

Editor’s Note: This story uses person-first language (“people with disabilities”) and identity-first language (“disabled people”) interchangeably. Please note that people may prefer either term or ...

2022's Merriam-Webster Word Of The Year was “gaslighting.” It’s both an apt term for a set of real and serious experiences, and an overused word that threatens to trivialize those same experiences.