The playwright, novelist and activist Susan Nussbaum in an undated photo. She has curly, shoulder-length brown hair and wears an oversized green t-shirt.
Susan Nussbaum, 68, Who Pressed for Disability Rights in Her Plays, Dies
May 13, 2022 | New York Times

The playwright became a vocal disability advocate on and off stage after being hit by a car at age 24.

A middle-aged woman in a red t-shirt presses her right index finger into her upraised left palm.
LAUSD passes controversial deaf education plan despite strong opposition
May 12, 2022 | Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Unified School Board has passed a controversial resolution that standardizes ASL-English bilingual education for early intervention with deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

A Barbie doll with dark hair up in a ponytail with a hearing aid.
Barbie unveils its first doll with hearing aids
May 12, 2022 | NBC News

Mattel is expanding its Fashionistas line of dolls to represent greater diversity, beginning with a Barbie with hearing aids.

Purple, pink and blue illustration of people. One is in a wheelchair. One has dark glasses.
Exclusive: How do people with disabilities feel about abortion? New poll sheds light for the first time
May 11, 2022 | The 19th

A new poll on abortion rights conducted by Data for Progress is the first to intentionally include the opinions of Americans with disabilities.

Julie Jennings sits in a powered wheelchair. Strong lighting falls on her from the left. Her right side is in shadow.
Colorado set to become first state with right-to-repair wheelchair law
May 11, 2022 | Colorado Sun

A bill that would make it easier for users to repair powered wheelchairs themselves has passed the Colorado legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.