Minneapolis esthetician helps restore dignity to elderly and disabled clients
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
Disabilities
Twin cities program helps open a dialogue about living with disabilities
The Ambassadors for Respect is a program that brings violence prevention skills, especially against people with disabilities, into Minnesota and Wisconsin classrooms.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
Film challenge spotlights people with disabilities
Some 61 million Americans have some type of disability, but fewer than 3% of film and primetime TV speaking roles are for disabled characters, and they are usually played by non-disabled actors. The Easterseales Disability Film Challenge is making a push to spotlight roles, creators and actors with disabilities. Danya Bacchus has the story.
Graduates with intellectual disabilities find work at South Carolina hotel
The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities live and work independently.
Program for people with intellectual disabilities
About 30% of the staff at the Shepherd Hotel in South Carolina have intellectual disabilities, and the hotel has partnered with nearby Clemson University to help them learn skills that will allow them to live and work independently. Meg Oliver has more.
New laws impacting voters with disabilities
New election laws targeting mail-in voting could make it more difficult for voters with disabilities to cast their ballots, with thousands potentially unable to vote in the 2024 race in Louisiana. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with one woman at the heart of a legal battle looking to overturn the laws.
Hopkins elementary school debuts accessible playground
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Man paralyzed in accident creates gym for those with different needs
An accident at a lake changed Mark Raymond Jr.'s life in 2016. He's now using his experiences to help others just like him.
State Fair brings back accessible bathrooms, expands options
For the second year in a row, a mobile bathroom is returning to the fair with the aim of making the Great Minnesota Get-Together accessible for all.
Happy Flour Bakery in Dallas empowers students with disabilities from inside school cafeteria
There's a new bakery in Uptown Dallas, and if you drove by you might not even know it was there.
Advocates push for inclusive healthcare for those with disabilities
A generation has grown up alongside their loved ones with disabilities — 34 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. But advocates say there is much more to be done when it comes to health care for people with disabilities.
July is Disability Pride Month. Here's what you should know.
The fight for community, inclusion and acceptance is still going strong 34 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.
Boy born without hand gets "Iron Man" prosthetic
Jordan Marotta, a 5-year-old boy born without his left hand, is the youngest ever recipient of a high-tech bionic arm, modeled after his favorite superhero.
Blind artist who was told "you don't look blind" has a mission to educate
Paul Castle, a blind author and illustrator, and his guide dog, Mr. Maple, were recently denied entry to a Seattle restaurant.
Group makes sports accessible to disabled athletes
In 2020, two New York brothers with a love for lacrosse were inspired by their sister to create a nonprofit group designed to make the sport more accessible to children with disabilities. Four years later, their group offers a variety of sports for athletes of all abilities.
Frontier CEO claims passengers are abusing wheelchair services
The airline wants passengers who try to cheat the system to be held accountable.
Dance program provides support for people with Down syndrome
The nonprofit organization Down for Dance helps people with Down syndrome across the country build a stronger sense of self through dance and art.
Innovative wheelchair program receives boost
A few months ago, "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud introduced viewers to an innovative architect in New Orleans and some college students at Tulane University who have found a way to provide life-changing wheelchairs to kids who really need them, all for free. Since he first shared their story, more donations have rolled in, and then something even more incredible happened.
16,000 people with disabilities are in institutions. Here's what experts say should change.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Mom opens cafe to employ people with disabilities
The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.
Mom opens cafe for people with disabilities
A mom was worried about what her son, who has autism, would do after high school. So she opened the So Much To Give cafe, a restaurant in Cedars, Pennsylvania, that employs people with disabilities – and helps them grow.
The Uplift: So much to give
A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Tool aims to make eclipse more accessible
Millions will experience next week's total solar eclipse using their eyes, and hopefully a pair of filtering glasses. But what about people who are blind or visually impaired? CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports on how an astronomer is aiming to create an accessible eclipse experience.
People with disabilities fighting for rights
The CBS Reports documentary "No Place Like Home" explores the struggles families in Illinois are experiencing to keep their disabled loved ones from being institutionalized. CBS Chicago's Dana Kozlov reports.
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Senate talks continue over ending shutdown as Democrats weigh offer
Senators continued talks over resolving the government shutdown, with Republicans saying they are waiting to hear from Democrats. Follow live updates here.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins civil case against school official
Abby Zwerner, 25, was shot in the hand and chest by a 6-year-old first grade student in January 2023.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
Trump could hike other tariffs if Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA levies
Trade experts expect some U.S. tariffs to remain elevated even if the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's IEEPA levies.