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Forty-three disabled protesters were arrested outside Mitch McConnell's office in 2017, opposing proposed Medicaid cuts that could threaten their independence.
Sarah, 26, from Birmingham, has spinal muscular atrophy and has been unable to walk for over three months, yet her application for Disability Living Allowance was denied.
Individuals with spinal muscular atrophy type two face a marriage penalty that jeopardizes their Medicaid benefits, highlighting systemic challenges in care and support.
In Mumbai, three disabled individuals navigate societal expectations and personal challenges in their quest for love amidst India's complex cultural landscape.
In northern Lebanon, reporter Giles Duley highlights the plight of disabled children affected by the Syrian war, showcasing their struggles and vulnerabilities.
June Sarpong discusses her disability experience and the need for inclusion in business.
En Melilla, mujeres cargan 60 kilos a pie para comerciar con Marruecos sin impuestos.
Airlines damage an average of 35 wheelchairs and mobility scooters every day, leaving travelers with disabilities to face significant challenges.
In nine months, Pastor Mick Fleming set up a church, a food bank, a recovery meeting, and a charity shop to support vulnerable communities in Burnley.
Maya, a Romanian girl, is trafficked into Switzerland's sex industry while her sister Geida hopes for more.
In Malawi, Ade Adepitan meets a medical team providing cataract surgeries to blind patients, addressing a major cause of blindness in the developing world.
Since 2013, eight states have enacted laws banning abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis, with half of those bans passed in 2019 alone.
Betsy DeVos supports Louisiana charter schools aiding dyslexic students post-Hurricane Katrina.
One in every thousand births in Uganda results in clubfoot, a condition that can lead some parents to consider infanticide as a solution.
In South Korea, hundreds of individuals with learning disabilities have been rescued from modern slavery on salt and seaweed farms in the Shinan Islands.
Natalie, an 11-year-old, has already lost her virginity to an elderly sex tourist for the equivalent of $21 in Madagascar's sex trade.
Kim Hyung Duk, who weighed just 29 kilograms when he crossed into China, struggles to adjust to life in South Korea after escaping North Korea.
Adam Luton shares his struggles after losing Disability Living Allowance due to Atos assessment.
Samantha Morton reveals she was sexually abused by staff members in care homes from ages 3 to 11 while reflecting on her traumatic childhood experiences.
Growth Attenuation Therapy raises ethical questions about parents' rights to limit the growth of severely disabled children for perceived quality of life improvements.
Black Albinos in South Africa face abuse and stigma, as highlighted by Jennifer Kromberg.
In rural Uganda, many deaf children lack access to sign language education, leaving them isolated until initiatives help them learn to communicate.
70 million people use technology to improve their lives, including those with disabilities who seek greater independence through innovation.
1.57 centimeters is the size of Pagonis's clitoral enlargement, a detail that reflects the medical decisions made about their intersex identity.
Less than 0.5 percent of Malaysia's 4.5 million people with disabilities are employed, despite a government mandate for public sector job quotas.
South Koreans take extreme measures, including Fake Funerals, to combat the suicide epidemic.
A former carer reports being bitten, kicked, and pinned down while working with vulnerable individuals in a system plagued by neglect and understaffing.
In northern Cebu, Philippines, mentally ill individuals are found chained and caged by their families, revealing the severe stigma and lack of resources following Typhoon Haiyan.
Brendan Marrocco recovers at Walter Reed after losing all limbs in Iraq on Easter Sunday.
Jonathan, 15, juggles school and caregiving for his family affected by multiple sclerosis.
Eniseisk 15, a former military base, becomes a housing project for the elderly and disabled.
Brian restores his original Torino, customizing it for his needs after a tragic accident.
Retinitis pigmentosa affects millions worldwide, and personal stories from individuals living with the condition highlight their resilience and the beauty in everyday life.
$3.63 million was raised in three hours during a live fundraising event hosted by Mark Rober and Jimmy Kimmel for NEXT for AUTISM.
Experiments involving psychedelics assess their effects on empathy, revealing insights into emotional connections and the potential benefits and risks of these substances.
George the Great Dane helps Bella regain her independence and confidence in daily activities.
Activists played a crucial role in advocating for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which established legal rights for people with disabilities in the United States.
Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death, affecting over 55 million people globally.
Jonny Kennedy has Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic condition that causes his skin to blister and come off with the slightest touch.
Merman Zale helps new member Zack learn to swim in his tail with the Society of Fat Mermaids.
Medical professionals increasingly view obesity as a disease driven by biological factors rather than solely a result of personal choice.
A mother shares her experience raising a son with autism, revealing his ability to identify the day of the week for any date in history.
A gamer with Leber's congenital amaurosis shares how sound and dedication shape his experience with video games like Mortal Kombat 10.
A wheelchair can spin in place and navigate stairs, featuring disco balls, train horns, and dual mounted Nerf guns, all designed for a child named Cash.
In Whitehorse, filmmaker Jessica Hall chronicles the weekly thrifting and dollhouse-building rituals of her sister Katherine and mother Frances, highlighting their close bond.
Makur Diet, who lost his leg to gunfire over a decade ago, now helps fellow war victims at an International Committee of the Red Cross center in South Sudan.
Daniel Kish, executive director of World Access for the Blind, has taught students to use echolocation since 1993, enhancing their ability to navigate their surroundings.
Caesar Sant, a child violin prodigy from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, faces the challenges of recovery from strokes caused by sickle-cell anemia, with a potential lifesaving bone marrow transplant from his newborn sister.
