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April 9, 2026

New Report: RI Disability Services Contribute $851 Million to Economy

For too long, disability services have been framed as a cost. The new data tells a different story.
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A family rides in a yellow inflatable raft through a water park attraction with a clear underwater tunnel, watching fish and rays swim overhead.

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April 2, 2026

Federal Lawsuit Alleges SeaWorld Violated Disability Rights

According to the lawsuit, a new rule turned guests away.
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Aerial nighttime view of the Rhode Island State House dome lit bright green, with the gold statue on top visible against a city skyline filled with lights and buildings in Providence.

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March 26, 2026

Rhode Island State House Shines Green for Inclusion

Why is the State House green?
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March 20, 2026

New Ad Campaign Wants to End The R-Word

In the campaign video, actor Noah Matthews Matofsky compares the continued use of the word to practices we have long abandoned, like washing clothes with urine.
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A young disability rights activist crawls up the marble steps of the U.S. Capitol during the 1990 Capitol Crawl protest, while photographers and supporters watch nearby. The child wears a red headband and blue shirt, pulling herself upward with her hands as part of the demonstration calling for passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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March 12, 2026

The Crawl That Changed Disability Rights | 36 Years Later

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March 5, 2026

High Schooler Makes Affordable Braille Keyboard

A New Jersey teen built 3D-printed Braille keycaps to make keyboards affordable for the visually impaired.
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An aerial rendering shows a large, master-planned development from an elevated perspective. At the center is a circular plaza with a wide, open gathering space and geometric walkways radiating outward. Surrounding the plaza are several low-rise buildings arranged in a ring-like pattern, connected by curved pedestrian paths and landscaped green spaces. Clusters of trees—some with pink blossoms—are scattered throughout the site, along with small lawns, planted beds, and winding sidewalks. A pond with a curved shoreline sits to the left of the central area, bordered by trees and walking paths. Behind the plaza, a mid-rise residential-style building with multiple floors stands prominently, with additional large buildings nearby that resemble event spaces, retail structures, or community facilities. One building features red rectangular accents on its roof. To the right side of the image is a long parking lot filled with rows of parked cars. In the distance, expansive industrial or warehouse buildings and large parking areas stretch toward the horizon, indicating the development is situated within a broader commercial or mixed-use district. The overall image appears to be a digital architectural visualization rather than a photograph.

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February 25, 2026

Accessible Theme Park is Coming to the Midwest

A $338 million fully-accessible theme park and care campus is coming...
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February 18, 2026

The Top Children’s Books on Disability

These powerful children’s and teen books bring disability experiences to life.
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A group of employees wearing matching light-colored aprons and baseball caps stand outside the entrance of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee on a sunny day, smiling and celebrating as the doors open. One employee in the foreground raises both arms high in excitement, while others clap and cheer behind him. A crowd of people lines the sidewalk, some holding phones to record the moment. A person using a walker stands near the front of the crowd, reaching out to greet an employee, highlighting an inclusive and joyful interaction. The storefront features tall black columns and large glass windows that reflect the surrounding city buildings. The scene captures a lively, welcoming atmosphere filled with applause, pride, and community support.

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January 29, 2026

Coffee Shop Employing People with Disabilities Celebrates 10 Years

And now, Rhode Island is part of the story.
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A portable metal accessibility ramp with handrails is placed over stone steps leading to a brick building entrance, providing wheelchair access to the doorway.

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January 8, 2026

Samsung Focusing on Accessibility in 2026

From mapping barrier-free routes in local communities to expanding disability inclusion inside the company, Samsung is taking steps to make daily life more accessible.
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