Disability

New York City Taxis Accessible taxis will now become a reality for those with disabilities in New York City as...

There has been many heated discussions throughout the country regarding the disparities of zero tolerance policies implemented in our nation's...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined U.S. Airways $1.2 million in its failure to...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Is it possible for reverse discrimination to occur when housing those with disabilities?  The U.S....

For those who don’t know someone with a mental illness, it can be hard to imagine what people really go...

You love your children, and want to see them grow and learn. However, when your child has special needs or...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Are police officers adequately trained to handle disturbances that involve individuals with mental illnesses?  News...

On September 30, 2013, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring October 2013 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  In...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Ramp Your Voice! is a new organization created to fill the gap in how disability...

Crowded hallways, presentations, and group work for those of us with anxiety it’s not just another school year, it’s another...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW There seems to be a hate movement by neighbors that is taking place in our...

There is no denying the impact technology and social media has on our ability to connect with others.  It gives...

Delta Airlines is being sued on allegations of mistreating a disabled passenger by not providing reasonable accommodations for him to...

By Shoshannah Sayers, Deputy Director The North Carolina General Assemby recently passed a new set of voting rules that will...

Does having a disability come with perks, or could such accommodations be considered acts of reverse ableism?  As the 23rd...

by Deona Hooper, MSW The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is taking measures to incorporate new technologies with social...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Shining a spotlight on a newer, yet growing concentration in academia, disability studies in education, fits...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW July 26th, 2013 will mark the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with...

by Logan Keziah Tammy Duckworth's election in 2012 was a victory for all disabled veterans. Not only did they get...

by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Rock Center with Brian Williams, NBC's newsmagazine show, broadcasted a segment about the subminimum wages...