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ReportingJun 13, 2025Read →

Supreme Court Ruling Could Make It Easier for Students With Disabilities to Sue Schools

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy on Thursday, a decision anticipated to simplify the process for families of children with disabilities to take legal…

ReportingDec 18, 2023Read →

Woman Suggests New Policy After Southwest Airlines Damages Her Wheelchair

A woman traveling with Southwest Airlines suggested a new policy after the company damaged her wheelchair. In an interview with USA Today , Bethany Piehl said her wheelchair was damaged during a layover in New Orleans…

ReportingApr 26, 2023Read →

Mattel Creates First Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome

The toy company responsible for creating the iconic Barbie doll has become more inclusive. On Tuesday, Mattel announced on its website the company has created the first Barbie doll with Down syndrome. This was done in…

ReportingFeb 9, 2023Read →

Barber Donates Free Haircuts to Children With Disabilities — Goes Viral on TikTok

A barber based in Cincinnati, Ohio, decided to raise money to donate haircuts for children with disabilites. In 2021, Vernon Jackson, a licensed cosmetologist and author, created a program called The Gifted Event which…

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