NEW ISSUE

When Colleges Abandon Disabled Students

Several students who require personal assistance at Edinboro University were forced to drop out in 2019 when the university stopped funding its famed on-campus residence program. Tim Gilmer investigates what happened and what it may say about the future of similar programs across the country.

PARALYMPICS

Behind the Scenes in Tokyo

The Paralympics are in full swing, and we’ve got an inside peek at what life is like for the competitors in Tokyo. In the latest of our athlete blogs, Team USA’s flag bearer, Chuck Aoki, describes the incredible experience of leading the U.S. delegation into the opening ceremonies. In our first athlete blog, Joe Delagrave of Team USA’s silver medal-winning wheelchair rugby squad shared what travel to the games was like and how he feared his time on the court might be over before it even started. And for how to watch the remaining days of the games, check out our Paralympic Watch Guide.

PRODUCTS

Winnebago Makes #Vanlife Fully Accessible

For everyone who dreams of the comfort and convenience of traveling in a fully accessible RV but doesn’t want the hassle of managing a behemoth of a vehicle, Winnebago introduces a van-sized RV, the Roam. At just over 20 feet in length, the Roam can fit into most standard parking spaces while having room for a bed, kitchenette and accessible bathroom, as well as a wheelchair-friendly layout.

NM LIVE

Author and Advocate Emily Ladau

Teal Sherer talks with Emily Ladau, the author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally, about her first book, a fresh, fun and insightful guide to disability culture, history and language. Ladau also shares some advice for aspiring writers and lets viewers in on her favorite non-disability-related things.

PRO TIP

Parking Protectors: Avengers for Access

Tired of waiting for police or parking agents to catch disabled parking abusers? In some cities, you can volunteer and ticket them yourself. John Beer talks with wheelchair users who double as accessible parking avengers and shares how to get your own ticket-writing superpower.

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