New robot hand helps deaf-blind community communicate independently
Tatum Robotics is developing a robot hand to be the first independent communication tool for the deaf-blind community.
Disability Stories
2 Massachusetts moms hope to bring adaptive clothing to the masses
Two Massachusetts mothers — inspired by Nikki Puzzo's daughter, Stella — hope to make adaptive clothing for people with disabilities mainstream through their brand, befree.
New Netflix series profiles Invictus Games
A new Netflix docuseries is giving viewers an unprecedented inside look at the Invictus Games. The international competition was created in 2014 by the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry. "Heart of Invictus" profiles a group of competitors from around the world as they prepare for last year's games in The Hague. Gabe George, one of the competitors profiled, joins "CBS Mornings."
Sherburne Co. courthouse's new barista aims to give every customer a daily bright spot
Andrea Earl and her lattes have only been here a few months, part of a new program with Options Inc. — a group that works to give jobs to people of all abilities. And it proved to be a fast hit.
Shine Music Festival inclusive for audience, performers alike
Shine Music Festival is all about inclusion, accessible for all music lovers including performers.
USTA awards more than $60,000 in grants to 34 wheelchair tennis programs
Jason Harnett, the organization's director of wheelchair tennis, said the sport is soaring in popularity.
ALS patient finds joy through restoring old Mustang
After he was diagnosed with ALS, Craig Reagan’s friends came together, putting in hundreds of hours to restore his 1973 Ford Mustang, which he had owned since high school. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.”
Colorado expands inclusive higher education programs
Across Colorado, thousands of students are heading off to college, including a growing number of students with intellectual disabilities.
Ann Arbor coffee shop aims to change the face of disability, one cup at a time
Ben and Amy Wright opened the chain's first location nearly eight years ago in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Family gifts late daughter's specialized wheelchair to boy with cerebral palsy after thieves stole his
A mother had her son's expensive, specialized wheelchair stolen while shopping for groceries. After WCCO shared their struggle, a family stepped up and offered hope through a heartbreak of their own.
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Eva Pilgrim on "Inside Edition" anchor role
With more than 20 years of TV experience, Eva Pilgrim joins "Inside Edition" as its first new anchor in three decades, succeeding longtime host Deborah Norville. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the role
Meet the woman making move-in day at Widener University feel like home
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it. Her latest album is "A Matter of Time."
Laufey on creating her own sound
Whimsical and romantic, the music of Icelandic singer and cellist Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, or Laufey, blends pop, jazz, classical and bossa nova – a "mishmash," she calls it, which has led to sold-out shows, bestselling albums, and a Grammy Award. With her third album, "A Matter of Time," being released this week, she sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss her musical tastes; her reaction to the response of young fans; and the thrill of singing a duet with Barbra Streisand of a song she composed, "Letter To My 13-Year-Old Self."
Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy
Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New York, "A Poem for Deep Thinkers." Correspondent Alina Cho reports.
Gateway Church installs new lead pastor amid abuse scandal fallout
Daniel Floyd and wife Tammie take the helm at Southlake megachurch as it seeks stability following abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
Meet chef Ana Sortun
Chef Ana Sortun is a Seattle native who has made the Boston food scene her own with her restaurant Oleana, which earned her multiple James Beard Award-nominations.
Denver astronaut considered for the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress
A bill by Colorado's Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper would award Ed Dwight the Congressional Gold Medal.
Nipsey Hussle honored with LA Metro station renaming
The Los Angeles Metro has temporarily renamed the Hyde Park Station near Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue the "Nipsey Hussle Station."
Miami nonprofit turns blight into a garden
Asha Walker founded "Help in the Hood" to bring fresh food to food deserts like Pinewood near Little Haiti. Her nonprofit now feeds hundreds of families each month and teaches gardening and cooking skills to the community.