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Because No One Deserves a Bathroom Floor
Airports throughout the United States are preparing for a major shift in accessibility, after years of lobbying by disabled travelers and their families. New regulations require adult-sized, height-adjustable changing tables in private, accessible family restrooms at large and medium airports. This is a long-overdue fix, as many disabled adults and older children cannot use infant-sized…
When Saying “I Do” Means Losing the Care You Need
The BBC’s We Might Regret This highlights a difficult reality: for many disabled people, love and long-term relationships come with consequences that most couples never face. Kyla Harris, who co-created and stars in the series, has been with her partner for eight years. Unfortunately, they don’t live together because doing so could put her disability…
Waiting in a Hospital Bed for a Life That Should Be Theirs
CW: Institulization The story of a disabled woman forced into a nursing home against her will has resonated with many who advocate for disability rights. This case is both shocking and familiar, highlighting a disturbing trend that disabled people and their supporters have warned about for years. When a member of the United Kingdom’s House…
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