Martha Chambers, seen here at her home in Milwaukee, Wis., is seated in a motorized wheelchair
Wisconsin voters with disabilities say their right to vote is at risk
May 11, 2022 | NPR

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is poised to rule on the legality of ballot drop boxes, which would impact the ability of residents with disabilities to cast their votes.

Cast and/or crew of Mac & Cheese on the orange carpet at the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards ceremony.
‘Mac & Cheese’ Wins Top Honors at 2022 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards
May 9, 2022 | Variety

A time-travel comedy took home the top prize at this year’s Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards, which charges filmmakers with completing a short film about disability in just five days.

A boy with sandy blond hair in a classroom looks down at his notebook while he holds a pen.
What Do Schools Owe Students With Disabilities? Feds Plan to Update Regulations
May 7, 2022 | EducationWeek

The U.S. Department of Education is accepting comments on updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires schools to provide a free appropriate public education to students with a range of disabilities.

Looking out a window onto two people at a table. Beyond them is a glass wall and people walking in the street or seated on the ground.
Autistic adults in Japan stay active in their communities, households
May 6, 2022 | Spectrum News

A longitudinal study conducted by researchers at the Yokohama Rehabilitation Center in Japan finds that most autistic children in Japan go on to live fairly independent lives and willingly engage in social activities.

A college-age woman with curly blonde hair wearing a t-shirt with a reptile print crosses her arms and looks down. In the foreground is the blurry suggestion of a woman in a white lab coat.
Accommodating Mental Health
May 6, 2022 | Inside Higher Ed

Colleges and universities across the country have seen a surge in students registering for accommodations based on mental health concerns.