Disability Stories
New York cafe hires and trains people with autism
Cafe Joyeux in New York City is on a mission to hire and train people with autism, many of whom often have trouble getting jobs. Nikki Battiste has the story.
Disability Stories
Woman paralyzed as infant now does triathlons
Minda Dentler was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was later adopted by an American family. She underwent surgeries that allowed her to walk with leg braces and crutches. Now she can swim, bike and run — as she did competing in the Ironman World Championship Triathlon.
Viral ad campaign challenges perceptions of people with Down syndrome
The online campaign, launched ahead of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, challenges negative assumptions that people with Down syndrome can face: "Assume that I can, so maybe I will."
Mia Armstrong talks new book and her life as a person with Down syndrome
In the children's book "I Am a Masterpiece," Mia Armstrong, alongside her mother, Cara, explores the power of embracing Down syndrome as a unique strength.
Mia Armstrong on new book
Mia Armstrong, a 13-year-old with an impressive array of accomplishments, has added author to her credentials with her new children's book, "I Am a Masterpiece!" Through her writing, Armstrong shares her life experiences as a person with Down syndrome portraying it as her "superpower" and inspiring readers with her story.
"Ms. Daisy" lives life of service helping SF elderly, disabled stay safe in their homes
A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.
Dating app helps people with disabilities
In our "Changing the Game" series, we highlight extraordinary women who are making a difference now and for future generations. Jacqueline and Alexa Child launched their free dating app called "Dateability" in 2022. It came after Jacqueline's own struggles with dating while dealing with chronic illnesses. The app now has nearly 17,000 users with disabilities in North America.
The power of recovery at the Atlanta hospital
CBS News follows a story of remarkable recovery at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, where one man's journey after a severe brain and spinal injury shows what it means to overcome the impossible.
Bionic arm uses AI to "think" for its user
Former NFL linebacker and amputee Shaquem Griffin has partnered with smartARM, a tech startup whose AI-powered bionic arm aims to be a leader in prosthetic accessibility. With a built-in camera and artificial intelligence technology, smartARM empowers wearers by adapting to their everyday needs and aims to change the game for accessibility.
Philly actor stars in groundbreaking musical that shows challenges people with disabilities face
The show called "Most Likely Not To..." was created by people with a rare disease and will be livestreaming on Thursday which is Rare Disease Day.
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