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Paralympian Brings Disability Representation to Dancing With the Stars

At 21 years old, he is going from gold to the dance floor.

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October 8, 2026

Wrigley Field Becomes First MLB Autism Center

Wrigley Field is the latest example of how MLB is working to make the ballpark experience more accessible for fans with disabilities.
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August 26, 2026

National Alert System Coming for Missing Autistic People

The new plan from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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July 29, 2026

Sephora Introduces New Quiet Store Hours

The first beauty retailer to launch sensory-friendly hours.
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June 10, 2026

House & Senate Pass Budget with Medicaid Funding

The investment now goes to the Governor for approval.
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May 28, 2026

Practice Flight Program Changes Travel Access

Families are getting the chance to practice every step of air travel through Wings for All, a program helping make flying more accessible and less stressful for people with disabilities.
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May 20, 2026

Colleges Are Adapting to Growing Accessibility Needs

More college students with disabilities are seeking accommodations as awareness and acceptance grow, highlighting the need for colleges to build more accessible and supportive campuses.
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April 30, 2026

After the Autism Diagnosis, Everything Changed

How an autism diagnosis lead to a walk that supports thousands of people...
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April 23, 2026

URI Releases New Book on Disability Stories

A new book shares real stories of people with disabilities growing from college into adulthood, and there’s a free talk about it at the University of Rhode Island.
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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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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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