Did Einstein Have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism and ADHD?
Over time, people have questioned if Einstein had dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and ADHD.
Invisible Millions: China’s Unnoticed Disabled People
According to the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF), more than 85 million people identified themselves as living with disabilities on the 2010 national census. But in China’s public spaces, they are largely invisible.
Maximizing Productivity: Accommodations for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five people will experience a psychiatric disability in their lifetime, and one in four Americans currently knows someone who has a psychiatric disability.
Disabled People Don’t Want to Be Your Inspiration, but if They Are It’s No Surprise
Stella Young used the memorable phrase “inspiration porn” in connection with internet memes of disabled people “overcoming” their disability, meant to inspire others.
Tatanya McFadden – Paralympic Medalist, Equality Advocate
Tatanya McFadden is a paralympian, an equality advocate, a role model – a true inspiration.
A Career Worth Remembering: Jim Abbott
There have been only 10 Yankees pitchers to throw a no-hitter. What makes Abbott, a left-hander, so special is that he managed to do it despite being born without a right hand.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Disabled American President
One man took it upon himself to make his country feel at ease when the world was in crisis.
Disability Inclusion at Work: What It Is and Why It Matters
Disability inclusion is a critical part of any business.
Helen Keller's Life and Legacy
Helen Keller is known the world over as a symbol of courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Yet she was so much more.
America Still Leaves the Disabled Behind
Employment for disabled Americans has actually fallen since 1990, and there's an even bigger gap between disabled and non-disabled jobs prospects today.
The Most Common Disabilities Seen In School
Schools across the country have special needs students. These students fit into a number of categories.
15 Famous Disabled People That Overcame Their Barriers
Sometimes, it is difficult to recognise ourselves in the celebrities we see in the papers and on the news.
Disability Etiquette: How to Respect People with Disabilities
People who have never interacted with a person who has a mental or physical disability may think of the exchange as intimidating or nerve-wracking.
Ambassador Girl Scout Stella Kaval Works to Change the Perception of Disability for Her Gold Award Project
Ambassador Girl Scout Stella Kaval, who is a senior at Menlo Atherton High School, just completed her Gold Award Project, which focused on changing the perception of disability in the community.
Is Mental Illness a Disability?
Mental health and employment discrimination often arise from stereotypes, myths, fear and a lack of knowledge. The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was created to prevent discrimination in the workplace toward individuals with a psychiatric and other disability.
Meet the Black Woman Advocating for Greater Disability Visibility
Consultant and producer Andraéa LaVant says she strives "to infiltrate spaces that those with disabilities have never been before.”
Top 5 Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
Below are what many consider to be some of the many reasons and benefits of hiring and including people with vision loss or other disabilities in the workforce.
1 in 4 U.S. Adults Has a Disability, CDC Says
New government research finds 61 million U.S. adults – about 1 in 4 Americans – have a disability that impacts a major part of their life.
Stevie Wonder: ‘I never thought of being blind and black as a disadvantage’
He has survived car crashes, death threats and 50 years in the music industry. Ahead of his Bestival show, the soul legend talks about Motown, Jacko and Winehouse.