In the past, the National Center on Disability and Journalism’s disability language style guide prioritized the use of person-first language — advising language like “person with a disability,” for ...

A complete guide to how disability insurance works and how to get coverage through work or on your own. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Whether it’s true for us or not, we all know it’s true; some people are still afraid to interact with disabled people. It’s been at least 60 years since the modern disability rights movement really ...

Every parent dreams of providing the best possible future for their child, and this takes on extra meaning when raising a child with a disability. While your journey may include unique challenges, it ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, some “otherwise qualified” individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and ...

Traveling is an enriching experience that can bring a sense of freedom and excitement as you experience the thrill of exploring new cultures, landscapes and foods. However, for individuals with ...

Starting June 3, a first-of-its-kind resource guide for people with disabilities and their families will be distributed across Beaufort County, providing a roadmap to educational service providers, ...

Unnecessary mentions of a person’s disease, disability, or other health condition may introduce bias. In addition, because there is a broad range of disabilities, diseases, and mental illnesses, if it ...

Did you know that a disability affects more than 1.3 million people in North Carolina, or about 13% of the state’s population, according to the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources? People ...