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Trump Is Driving International Students Away from U.S. Universities. That's a Big Problem.

“I just don't feel safe going to the U.S. right now.”

RFK Wants to Send People to ‘Wellness Farms.’ The US Already Tried That.

RFK said Americans “addicted” to opioids, antidepressants, and stimulants should be sent to “wellness farms."

How a Republican Lawsuit Targeting Trans Kids Could Undo Major Disability Protections

Texas v. Becerra is a fight for the future of civil rights in America.

I Lived With Pain My Entire Life and Didn’t Even Know It

I thought being in pain and discomfort was just part of being disabled.

How Ending the Department of Education Will Impact Kids With Disabilities

As well as kids who are unhoused.

How Young Disabled Athletes Make the Sports World Work for Them

Elite disabled athletes have to battle systemic barriers.

8 Of the Youngest Athletes in the History of the Paralympic Games

From Natalia Partyka to Ezra Frech, here are just some of the youngest athletes to compete in the Paralympic games.

Mask Bans Are an Insult to Disabled People and Protesters Alike

The bans threaten disabled people and protesters alike.

What Happens to Disabled Students During School Shootings?

“I always have this fear in the back of my head: Will I be left behind?”

Ellie Goldstein Shared a Powerful Message About the First-Ever Barbie With Down’s Syndrome

“People need to see more people like me out there in the world.”

How Do I Access Accommodations for My Disability at Work?

Here are your rights and what to know.

Why Are There So Few Politicians With Disabilities?

For disabled people, attempting to take political office can be a huge gamble.

Chronically Ill TikTokers Are Showing the Reality of Being Sick

From normalizing ostomy bags to showing that chronically ill people can have full lives, they're creating community online.

Why Are Prosthetics So Expensive and Inaccessible?

Prosthetic arms and legs typically cost more than $60,000.

How Standardized Tests Punish Disabled Students

“The processes involved in standardized testing failed me.”

This 1930s Law Still Allows Disabled People to Earn Less Than the Minimum Wage

"People with disabilities should be treated as equal to other people.”

The CDC Thinks Disabled People Like Me Don’t Matter

"I feel discarded, left behind like trash.”

This Supreme Court Case Led to Thousands of Forced Sterilizations

The justices ruled against the reproductive rights of people deemed “genetically inferior."

It's Been a Long Wait, But Tech Is Finally Getting More Accessible

Disabled people describe how advancements have helped them, and what's still left to be done.

Disabled Students Worry About Return to In-Person Learning

“I’m absolutely terrified.”