I was surprised when my niece Sophia told me that she had applied for a summer staff position at Landmark College, which she had attended for three weeks the summer between 11th and 12th grades. At ...

No one should have to sit on the sidelines because of a disability. A West Michigan organization is making sure people of all abilities can find joy a do a lot— from rollerskating to self-defense, ...

Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk celebrates disability inclusion Posted: April 26, 2025 | Last updated: April 14, 2026 On Saturday, walkers participated in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to raise ...

In the eyes of Joe Kantzer, it’s simple. “Family takes care of family.” This was Joe’s response when asked how he ended up being the primary caregiver (along with his wife, Dianne) to his older ...

My 21-year-old son, Emerson, was born with a chromosome abnormality and only has some language. Still, when he was in elementary school, a lot of the kids who came to our door at Halloween seemed to ...

Put off by pitying displays of concern for her son’s paralysis, a reader wonders how to handle a well-meaning friend whose support misses the mark. By Philip Galanes See more of our coverage in your ...

A free event in Hamilton later this month is raising awareness and generating support for the disabled community.The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is happening on April 13 at Marcum Park in Hamilton, ...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Friendship Circle of Virginia is hosting its second annual Disability Expo in partnership with the Weinstein JCC in January. According to organizers, the expo will be held ...

First Friends at Keshet supports Chicagoland infants with disabilities and complex medical needs while building connection, belonging and early development for families. At Keshet, supporting families ...