Disability Progression

These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer

For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates

A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled

Health - ABC News - October 14

Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates

A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled

What happens to disabled people when parents die?

A group of friends with severe learning disabilities are planning a future in a shared home.

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...

Yelp disables reviews for the McDonald's location visited by Trump

Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.

Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program ...

Perception of people with disabilities is 'antiquated', says Strictly star

The comedian says people have low expectations about what people with disabilities can do.

Ramp-up of ammunition production in NATO countries is progressing

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Britain's Emma Raducanu pulls out of a fifth tournament in a row, the Hong Kong Open, after spraining ligaments in her foot.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review In Progress - Return To Form

Each new entry in the Dragon Age series is always transformative, so it's not uncommon for a fan to really love one of the entries but feel lukewarm about another. 2009's Origins played like a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Sources: Sixers eye Embiid debut amid progress

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has completed multiple 5-on-5 scrimmages in recent days as he progresses toward a season debut, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

My Hypothesis Is: Use This Phrase to Spark Progress

This communication technique can transform communications and culture in your organization.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Why Democrats must seriously reconsider the progressive strategy

This is about the deep, systemic failure of the Democratic Party to meet the moment.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

'Work in progress' - how Maresca is turning Chelsea around

Amid challenges of an oversized Chelsea squad and external criticism, Guillem Balague looks at how new manager Enzo Maresca has turned the club's fortunes around.

This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.

How a care home teacher set up a TV station for and by people with learning disabilities

All the reporters at Norway's TV BRA are disabled or autistic.

Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game

Atletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better access to sport for ...

Sports - ABC News - October 22

American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers

Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers

American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities

The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

New Louisiana election laws creating challenges for voters with disabilities

Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.

Hidden behind the budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people | Frances Ryan

The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid?. In the days after the budget, the headlines ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Serco tracking devices on prison vans disabled after cyber attack

Crews transporting offenders left without security in subcontractor outage that also hit DHL

World - Financial Times - November 5

UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities

Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illness

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Cuba makes progress on regaining power after second total blackout

Authorities say they are gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals. Cuba’s government said on Saturday it had made some progress in gradually ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours

As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.

European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its priorities

World - ABC News - October 23

U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress

An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Jordan Mailata progressing from hamstring injury, Eagles will be cautious with return

Mailata could return as early as November 14

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Malaria Is Surging in Ethiopia, Reversing a Decade of Progress Against the Disease

Climate change, civil conflict and growing resistance to insecticides and treatments are all contributing to an alarming spread of cases.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to progress

As Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales prepare for their Euro 2025 play-off ties, BBC Sport looks at their qualification paths.

Is Kamala Harris alienating progressives as she courts anti-Trump Republicans?

The vice-president is relying on support of high-profile GOP refuseniks as she moves to the centre despite warnings from progressives. As the daughter of a man who drove George W Bush’s invasion of ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

As Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Little Progress Is Expected Before the U.S. Election

Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.

World - The New York Times - October 28

"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not

A conservative nonprofit has launched a campaign to attribute policies to Vice President Kamala Harris through a deceptive website and platform called "Progress 2028."

Clooney voices new pro-Harris ad for progressive evangelical group

George Clooney is lending his voice to a new ad aimed at Christian men, urging them to vote for Vice President Harris. The ad, released Wednesday by the progressive evangelical organization Vote ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Latest in Disability Progression

These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer

Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates

Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates

What happens to disabled people when parents die?

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

Yelp disables reviews for the McDonald's location visited by Trump

Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

Perception of people with disabilities is 'antiquated', says Strictly star

Ramp-up of ammunition production in NATO countries is progressing

Raducanu out of Hong Kong Open despite 'progress'

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review In Progress - Return To Form

Sources: Sixers eye Embiid debut amid progress

My Hypothesis Is: Use This Phrase to Spark Progress

Why Democrats must seriously reconsider the progressive strategy

'Work in progress' - how Maresca is turning Chelsea around

This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

How a care home teacher set up a TV station for and by people with learning disabilities

Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game

American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers

American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities

New Louisiana election laws creating challenges for voters with disabilities

Hidden behind the budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people | Frances Ryan

Serco tracking devices on prison vans disabled after cyber attack

UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities

Cuba makes progress on regaining power after second total blackout

Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours

European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress

U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress

Jordan Mailata progressing from hamstring injury, Eagles will be cautious with return

Malaria Is Surging in Ethiopia, Reversing a Decade of Progress Against the Disease

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to progress

Is Kamala Harris alienating progressives as she courts anti-Trump Republicans?

As Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Little Progress Is Expected Before the U.S. Election

"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not

Clooney voices new pro-Harris ad for progressive evangelical group

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