One in four Americans age 65 and older takes an unexpected fall each year. During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, experts are encouraging older …

Relief may be on the way for many older Nevadans who need hearing aids but can't afford to pay $3,000 to $5,000 for a pair. The Food and Drug …

A new Economic Policy Institute report links staffing shortages in residential long-term care facilities in Nebraska and across the nation to low pay …

New York City's subway system has often been a thorn in the side of the disabled community, because only 114 of the system's 472 stations, or 24%…

With the 2022 elections nearing, groups in Michigan are working to educate political campaigns on how to become more accessible to voters with …

Advocates for people with disabilities are urging the Massachusetts General Court to pass what is known as the Wheelchair Warranty bill, to improve …

Without federal intervention, a new report warns, rural hospitals across the United States, including many in Nebraska, could be forced to reduce …

Graduation season is in full swing, and for those with disabilities transitioning to adulthood, traditional barriers still exist in securing …

The pandemic has had a devastating impact on people across the country. For people with disabilities, who already face a lot of social isolation to …

May is stroke awareness month. People need to act quickly to avoid lasting damage when they happen - and remember the acronym "BE FAST." 'B' stands …

Despite a more challenging environment, rural hospitals still are finding ways to provide critical care. That includes stroke patients, and South …

Colorado residents in assisted-living facilities could soon have the same protections in place under federal law at nursing homes. Senate Bill 154 …

Two bills making their way through the Colorado General Assembly would make it easier for people with disabilities to access college and other public …

As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month comes to a close, advocates say the work to secure equal rights and independence for people with …

A new report found older Michiganders and people with disabilities face some of the greatest barriers to housing, and systemic racism has led to …

The strain of unpaid family care-giving is pressing down hard on many Nebraska residents, according to new AARP research. Nearly half of people …

"Worlds Imagined" is the theme of this year's campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - which is March. Iowans with disabilities and …

Experts say Missouri ranks low among states when it comes to steps it has taken to improve accessibility in voting. Denise Lieberman, director and …

Washington state's Death with Dignity Act has been on the books for more than a decade. Proponents says it's time to update the law so that more …

Florida Republicans are proposing yet another sweeping change to state election laws. The new bill would establish an Office of Election Crimes and …

Minnesota's new legislative session is underway. Even in an off-budget year, spending will be a main focus, thanks to a projected $7 billion surplus…

The most common housing discrimination issue in Montana is landlords not making accommodations for service and assistance animals, according to Pam …

Groups advocating for Iowans with disabilities say 2022 is a crucial year to lay groundwork for individuals to gain more independence and live stronge…

Advocates say Utah has a shortage of qualified workers to deliver home and community-based services to people with developmental and intellectual disa…