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Photograph taken from the back of an elementary or middle school classroom, showing a group of students seated at wooden desks facing a teacher at the front of the room. In the foreground center, a student in a green long-sleeve shirt sits in a wheelchair at a desk. Around him, other students sit in classroom chairs at similar desks: a girl in a yellow shirt on the far left, a girl in a cream-colored top next to her, a boy in a striped blue-and-white shirt, a boy in a dark hoodie, and a girl in a pink sweater on the right with a mint-green backpack hanging on her chair. At the front of the classroom, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a beige cardigan over a white top and dark pants, stands facing the students with her hands raised as if mid-explanation. Behind her is a large blank whiteboard, a bulletin board with blue trim, a small bookshelf with a potted plant on top, and a window letting in natural light on the left side of the room. The image has a soft, warm, naturally lit classroom atmosphere with a shallow depth of field that keeps the foreground student in sharpest focus.

Teachers Struggle to Support Students With Disabilities

Less than half are confident in adapting teaching instructions.

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August 16, 2026

‘504: The Musical’ Brings Disability Rights History to Life

New musical highlights the activists who fought for Section 504 protections.
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August 4, 2026

Netflix Makes Movie Night More Accessible With ASL

Netflix has introduced ASL interpretation to popular titles, giving Deaf viewers another way to enjoy their favorite stories.
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A yellow diamond-shaped Quiet Zone caution sign hangs in the upper right corner above a storefront, with a black-and-white illuminated Sephora sign spanning the entry above. The store entrance below shows track lighting, glass display cases, and a glimpse of the softly lit interior.

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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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July 16, 2026

Actor with Down Syndrome Stars in Netflix Movie  

A new Netflix film starring a young actor with Down syndrome in a leading role is now streaming.
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A young man in a dark jacket opens the passenger-side door of a white car in an outdoor parking area, looking down at the door as he opens it. The setting appears to be a paved lot or driveway with green trees or hedges blurred in the background.

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June 24, 2026

How A Ride Share Is Expanding Independence for Blind Riders

For some blind riders, self-driving vehicles are offering a new level of independence and changing the way they think about transportation.
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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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Aerial view of a college campus in autumn, centered on a symmetrical historic stone building with a small clock tower and columned entrance. Tree-lined walkways radiate outward across green lawns, surrounded by academic buildings. The landscape is filled with fall foliage in shades of orange, red, and yellow, with parking areas and a distant tree-covered horizon visible under a partly cloudy sky.

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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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Split image showing the Rhode Island State House on the left under a clear blue sky, and a pile of U.S. $100 bills on the right, representing government funding and financial impact.

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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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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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