Mummy of paraplegic child shows how Peru’s Nasca culture treated disability

The Nasca Boy’s remains are now on display in the National Museum of Ica, Peru. (credit: Tilley et al. 2018) Most Peruvian mummies come bundled in cloth, with their legs folded up to their chests and their arms around their knees. But the young boy we now know only as the Nasca Boy was buried […]

Disability Chic: These Irish Sisters Are the Wheel Deal

When Ailbhe Keane was young, her little sister’s wheelchair was her art project. Isabel, paralyzed from the waist down by spina bifida, would at times have a chair decorated in bright colors. “It attracted a lot of attention,” says Ailbhe, “but it was just temporary stuff.” Not so temporary anymore. The two sisters are founders […]

Mobility Scooter Accessible City Breaks [INFOGRAPHIC]

When you have a disability or mobility issues, going on holiday can be even more challenging. However, there are still lots of options available for a fun weekend away. Here we take a look at the best UK city breaks for accessibility, including some great attractions that are fully wheelchair accessible. We have even included […]

Here’s what happens to Social Security and disability benefits during a government shutdown

Spencer Platt/Getty Images The federal government entered into a partial shutdown at midnight Saturday. In the event of a shutdown, Social Security and disability checks still go out. While core functions would not be affected, some Social Security Administration employees would be placed on furlough and minor services would be frozen. The federal government entered […]

Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Jonnie Peacock to change peoples views on disability

Sprint champion Jonnie Peacock MBE, who won paralympic gold, wants viewers to see that having a disability is not a bar to putting on a good show – and joked that it could be his turn to waltz off with the glitterball this series.  Jonnie’s right leg was amputated below the knee after contracting meningitis […]