The Veterans History Project (VHP), a special initiative of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, was established by Congress in 2000. Its mission is to collect, preserve and share the personal stories of U.S. military veterans from World War I through current conflicts and peacekeeping missions. As of May 2025, VHP has … Read more
The video below features disability and artificial intelligence (AI) experts Larry Weru, Ariana Aboulafia, and Jennifer Gray. AI has been around for years, but things changed when OpenAI released ChatGPT. Since then, the news around AI has increased a lot. AI is more than just a chatbot responder; it can be used in many different … Read more
To kick off Blind Equality Achievement Month, the National Federation of the Blind is excited to announce a $50,000 matching gift challenge, thanks to their partners at HumanWare. From October through December, you can help fuel our progress and support greater opportunities for blind people. Three Ways to Give and Double Your Dollars “I move … Read more
Discover accessible travel tips straight from lived experience to help you feel more confident and empowered on your next trip.
This explainer details what the October 1, 2025 federal government shutdown means for families with disabilities and low income.
This is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce.
As of October 1, 2025, we are officially in a government shutdown. How does this impact the Independent Living Program?
The next $10,000 Digital Ready grant will open on October 1, 2025. 50 small businesses will be selected to each receive a $10,000 grant.
In 1999, the Supreme Court ruled the unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities constitutes discrimination. But in recent years, a number of lawsuits across the country have exposed problems of unnecessary institutionalization in several states. CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the … Read more
ACL’s Office of Network Advancement has awarded 12 new grants through the Enhancing State No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports funding opportunity.