New Research Shows Role-Playing Disability Promotes Distress, Discomfort and Disinterest
A new study finds role-playing disabilities doesn’t increase empathy as intended. Rather, it results in fear, apprehension and pity.
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A new study finds role-playing disabilities doesn’t increase empathy as intended. Rather, it results in fear, apprehension and pity.
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Minnesota mom, Cat Rongitsch, was inspired by her daughter’s disability to create a beauty salon that is accessible for everyone and will include minimal-noise hair dryers and low-aroma…
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The first woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA pageant, and possibly the first in the country.
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American Airlines removes Mark Smith, a passenger with cerebral palsy, from his flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia for unknown reasons.
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Maryland elementary school provides disability programs for the whole school, focusing on informing all students about disabilities to increase empathy and acceptance.
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President Trump could be reconsidering his stance on Social Security benefits after Office of Management and Budget director Mick Mulvaney said the fast growing Social Security disability insurance program is a “very wasteful” program.
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Expanding ABLE Act could include an expanded age range for qualification, increase in maximum annual deposit amounts, and ability to transfer funds from college savings accounts into an ABLE account.
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Rising demand for Metro Mobility services in the Twin Cities area could lead to increased fares and decreased service across all Metro Transit services.
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Blind man who climbed Mount Everest and the six other highest peaks in the world took on a new feat: kayaking 277 miles of the Colorado River.
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Disabled veteran will hike 2,100 miles on the Appalachian Trail with his daughter starting next April to raise money for Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
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