Gig driving was a glimmer of hope for many people with disabilities — but for some, it's a dead end.
Americans with disabilities are overrepresented in gig work, where they have more flexibility. Many drivers said driving for companies, including...
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The workers who care for people with disabilities are underpaid, overwhelmed, and increasingly leaving the field. Advocates say action is desperately...
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The Twitch Streamer Using Face Recognition to Make Video Games More Accessible
For years, the Twitch streamer Valentin Squirelo has been seeking new ways players with disabilities can enjoy games without expensive hardware. Now...
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Adaptive Skiing: Where to Go Around the US
Through the use of assistive equipment and the guidance of trained instructors, skiers with disabilities can storm the slopes. Here's where to find...
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Worcester students challenge minister over disability funding
Pupils at a school for blind and visually-impaired children have challenged the government over its funding for specialist education. Jacqui Smith,...
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An Air Force veteran with a back injury turned to Uber and Lyft driving to pay her bills. A few months later, she lost her apartment.
Rene, 48, said she's struggling to make ends meet as a gig driver for Uber and Lyft. She can't work a 9-to-5 due to a back condition she said she...
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What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities
President Donald Trump, winner of the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23, has maintained close ties with Linda McMahon, the former C.E.O....
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Donald Trump’s Next Diversity Target: People With Disabilities
The president’s disdain for disabled people—and obsession with genetic superiority—harks back to a grim past.
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