Disabilities – Page 3

Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing

Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.

October 31, 2023

‘Close to the Line’: Why More Seniors Are Living in Poverty

Benefits extended earlier in the coronavirus pandemic have been rolled back. But many older Americans are not taking advantage of the aid still available.

September 30, 2023

When He Missed a Beyoncé Concert, the Hive Went to Work

Jon Hetherington missed the singer’s show in Seattle after an airline said it could not accommodate his electric wheelchair. Beyoncé’s fans worked to get him to another show.

September 22, 2023

Disabled Couples Make a Plea for Marriage Equality at Washington Rally

Twenty couples gathered in Washington to show their commitment to each other and the fight against laws that make it financially difficult for people with disabilities to marry.

September 15, 2023

Disabled New Yorkers Face Long, Uncertain Timelines for Accessible Transit

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has vowed to make the city’s public transit system easier to navigate, but said it will take 32 years. For disabled New Yorkers, the subway is still a nightmare.

August 31, 2023

Tag: Disabilities

Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing

‘Close to the Line’: Why More Seniors Are Living in Poverty

When He Missed a Beyoncé Concert, the Hive Went to Work

Disabled Couples Make a Plea for Marriage Equality at Washington Rally

Disabled New Yorkers Face Long, Uncertain Timelines for Accessible Transit