The language we use and the stories we tell shape our behavior, writes. And whether it is the overtly offensive mockery of the R-word or the suggestion that disability threatens our collective health ...

The expanded collection and availability of disability data at the state level will help inform state policy makers about ...

If you need to describe a person’s disability, ask them what language they would prefer. At the University of Bristol, we use the social model of disability. This is explained by Scope as follows: ...

These factors interact with disability to shape individuals’ experiences and the barriers they face. According to the social model, ‘disability’ refers to the ways that socially constructed barriers ...

The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it is ...

You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. You can complete some or all of the forms online or you may call the Social Security Administration (SSA) toll-free at ...

If you have a physical or mental impairment that affects your daily activities, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. This financial assistance is available ...