People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

Whether ‘adaptive’ equipment is expensive or affordable, expert guidance is essential for many people with disabilities.

Alexandra Jamieson, Research Scientist of Biomedical Technologies, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Aug. 26, 2024 • ~7 min

Medicaid work requirements would leave more low-income people without health insurance – but this policy is unlikely to pass this time around

Adults insured by Medicaid who are 19 to 55 years old and don’t have children or other dependents would need to spend 80 hours a month doing paid work, job training or community service.

Simon F. Haeder, Associate Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University • conversation
May 8, 2023 • ~9 min

Autonomous cars could revolutionise transport for disabled people – if we change the way we design

Driverless cars could revolutionise transport for disabled people – so why aren't more companies including them in the design process?

Paul Herriotts, Professor of Transport Design, Coventry University • conversation
May 20, 2020 • ~6 min

More than 1 in 5 Americans are taking care of their elderly, ill and disabled relatives and friends

The United States has 53 million caregivers, according to the latest estimate. And COVID-19 makes what they do much harder.

Erin E. Kent, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
May 15, 2020 • ~4 min

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