Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost
Public school leaders told lawmakers how they're navigating finances, teacher quality and special education after last year’s state funding overhaul.
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Frank Hayden, Who Led Global Growth of the Special Olympics, Dies at 96
His research showing the positive effects of athletics on intellectually disabled children led Eunice Kennedy Shriver to ask him to help stage the Games.
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Young persons with disabilities demand seat at the table
Young persons with disabilities in Ghana are calling for an end to tokenistic inclusion, demanding direct access to decision-making spaces, budget allocations, and funding mechanisms that cut out bureaucratic intermediaries.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
A City in the Kill Zone
Little is left of Kostiantynivka, a city on the front lines. Rescuers risk their lives to ferry out the few who remain.
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Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone
Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.
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4 Apps That Make Traveling With Disabilities Easier
Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.