OH: Disabilities
Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs
This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who've adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn't …
Older adults and climate advocacy
While scientists say extreme climate changes are happening more frequently, a new study aims to link aging adults to its risks and their potential to …
Americans With Disabilities Act Website Gets User-Friendly Upgrades
The Americans with Disabilities Act website has gotten a makeover, with updated navigation tools and easy-to-find answers to common questions on …
Group is 'Breaking Silences' for Ohioans with Disabilities
An effort born out of the pandemic to help members of Ohio's disability community is evolving into something much bigger. Maria Matzik, education …
OH Vaccination Program Reaching Homebound Residents
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's homebound residents interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine have a new option, which can come right to their door…
Online Storybook Highlights Medicaid in Appalachia
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some rural Ohioans are part of a multistate project sharing how the Medicaid program has changed their lives. Appalachians for …
Disability Community: Voter Access More Than Just a Talking Point
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Ohio's disability community, it's more than just …
Researchers: Medicaid Block Grants Would Hurt Ohio Kids
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Researchers say national talk of turning Medicaid into a block grant program could threaten health-care coverage for …
Summer Cooling Assistance Still Available in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The dog days of summer are here, and staying safe in the heat means many Ohioans soon will be facing higher electric bills. An …
Sexual Assault of Women with Disabilities Plaguing College Campuses
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report from …
Ohio Transit Systems Spread Valentine's Day Love
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some Ohio transit systems have a sweet Valentine's Day gift for their riders. The Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) has …
Disability Rights Under Attack, Groups Say
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A bill aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be what it seems. The U.S. House could vote this …