Center for Disabilities Studies

For decades, Eleanor Smith has been leading the charge to set minimum standards for accessibility in new homes nationwide, including one zero-step entrance and a bathroom on the main floor.

Chef Maya-Camille Broussard, who lost most of her hearing as a child, chose the location and the design of her new bakery strategically to encourage community pride and accessibility for patrons with disabilities.

Federal district courts have largely found that gender dysphoria is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Legal experts expect that will ultimately result in more workplace protections for transgender workers.

A U.S. district judge found Washington state violated the rights of people with mental health disabilities who had been charged with crimes by failing to provide timely care.

The number of employed workers with disabilities reached a new high in June, Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Experts credit remote work with much of the boom, citing transportation as a major challenge for people with disabilities.