Disability Rights
Students with disabilities excel at American universities
At American universities, students with disabilities get accommodation and support in addition to access to great academics.
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Sign-language-friendly businesses take off
A growing number of deaf-friendly and signing-first businesses — which use sign language as their primary form of communication — are opening in the U.S.
How the blind can experience shopping or a solar eclipse [video]
A California company's smart glasses and remote, live assistants are opening doors for the blind and the visually impaired.
Smithsonian honors Special Olympics athletes and history
A new museum exhibition traces the roots of the Special Olympics organization, focusing on founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver and four accomplished Special Olympians.
One-handed star tackles the National Football League
Linebacker Shaquem Griffin has inspired a fan base that is growing to include far greater numbers than that of a typical draftee just out of college.
Scoring gains for disability rights on and off the track
The experiences of two women Paralympians show how competitive sports can open up opportunities and change the lives of people with disabilities.
Top Shots: Pyeongchang Paralympics
ShareAmerica has enjoyed sharing these photos each day from the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang. Thank you for viewing!
Versatile Paralympian poised for another medal run
Born in Ukraine, Oksana Masters is a double-amputee who has become one of America’s most versatile Paralympians, winning medals in both the Winter and Summer Games.