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Empowering the Disability Community: Reflections and Resources from ‘Ready to Vote: A Disability Community Conversation’
As the momentum surrounding the upcoming electoral season continues to build, organizers, community members, and local election officials recently gathered...
SMILE Podcast Launches to Showcase the Transformative Power of Inclusion and Sport for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
The intersection of athletics, empowerment, and social inclusion takes center stage with the official launch of the SMILE podcast. Designed...
The Endless Cycle of Airline Wheelchair Mishandling: A Traveler’s Journey From Frame Damage to Groundhog Day
Early this year, a familiar and frustrating ordeal began on an American Airlines flight, highlighting an ongoing crisis in accessible...
TSC and Me Campaign Launches to Build a Connected Community and Combat Rare Disease Isolation
A new social media initiative has been launched to unite individuals and families affected by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, offering a...
NCIL Updates Independent Living Community on Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Continuing Resolution, and OMB Grant Rule Changes
Dear Independent Living Community, As advocates, administrators, and service providers across the nation continue navigating the complexities of federal funding...
Bridging Mindfulness and Executive Functioning: How Present-Moment Awareness Sharpens the Brain
Mindfulness has long been celebrated as a powerful tool for cultivating calm, reducing stress, and fostering relaxation in everyday life....
American Association of People with Disabilities Announces Recipients of the 2026 Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has officially announced the eight outstanding undergraduate and graduate...
Unexplained Falls in Middle Age Serve as Critical Early Warning Signs for Dementia, New Research Reveals
Getting older inevitably requires facing uncomfortable medical realities, yet few are as deeply misunderstood as the established link between physical...
U.S. Department of Transportation Launches New Intercity Bus Atlas to Streamline Travel Planning and Improve Accessibility
Transportation remains one of the most formidable barriers to accessible travel, prompting savvy disabled travelers to meticulously evaluate every available...
Beyond the Blueprint: Why the Genetics of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Are More Complex Than Just TSC1 and TSC2
You might have already heard of the TSC1 and TSC2 genes, which are fundamentally linked to Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, commonly...