14 results for "disability"
🚀 InnovationNew E-Trike Helps Riders with Joint Pain Stay Mobile
An Australian company just launched an electric tricycle designed specifically for people with limited mobility, back pain, or balance issues. The Chill's unique reclined seating position takes pressure off joints while delivering enough power to climb steep hills.
🧘 Health & WellnessMajor Study: Tylenol Safe for Pregnancy, Not Linked to Autism
A comprehensive European study brings reassuring news for pregnant people: taking Tylenol as needed poses no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. The research directly contradicts controversial U.S. government warnings issued last year.
💛 Acts of KindnessService Dog Loses It Meeting His Hero Pluto on Disney Cruise
A golden retriever service dog named Forest couldn't contain his excitement when he reunited with his favorite Disney character aboard a cruise ship. The heartwarming moment reminds us that even the hardest workers deserve a little joy.
🧘 Health & WellnessParacetamol Safe in Pregnancy, Lancet Study Confirms
A major new study analyzing 43 research papers and over 400,000 children has confirmed that taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not cause autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability. The findings clear up confusion and give pregnant women peace of mind about safely managing pain and fever.
💛 Acts of KindnessGhana Company Brings Hope to Special Needs School
Ike City Group of Companies delivered essential supplies to Dzorwulu Special School in Ghana, bringing joy to students with special needs. The CEO promised more visits and challenged other businesses to make giving back a priority.
🦸 Community HeroesPolio Survivor Cracks India's Toughest Exam Twice
After polio left her unable to walk and depression nearly broke her spirit, Balalatha Mallavarapu taught herself at home and conquered India's civil service exam not once, but twice. Now she's helping hundreds of others achieve the same dream.
🚀 InnovationGhana Hackathon Builds Assistive Tech for 2.5B People
A five-year-old hackathon in Ghana is proving that the best assistive technology gets built when people with disabilities help design it. Teams just created offline sign language translators, inclusive playgrounds, and smart navigation tools tailored to African realities.
💡 SolutionsUK Invests £200M to Train Teachers for Special Needs Kids
The UK government is investing £200 million to train every teacher in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities. Half a million educators will learn to adapt their teaching for children with diverse needs, from speech challenges to visual impairments.
🧘 Health & WellnessMS Treatments Now Stop 95% of Relapses for Patients
Multiple sclerosis patients once faced inevitable disability, but new treatments are now controlling the disease with remarkable success. Doctors at The Elliot are combining cutting-edge therapies with whole-person care to help patients live fuller lives.
🏆 SportsAustrian Siblings Win Para Alpine Gold on Home Snow
Brother and sister para-alpine skiers from Austria claimed victory at the World Cup in Saalbach, thrilling their hometown crowd. Canadian athlete Guimond also returned to form with a strong performance after recent setbacks.
🦸 Community HeroesCancer Survivor Wins Appeal After Unfair Dismissal by Ofsted
A former school inspector fired five months after returning from cancer treatment has won her discrimination appeal, sending a powerful message about workplace protections. Rupi Phullar's victory could change how employers support cancer survivors returning to work.
🦸 Community HeroesCanadian Skier Upsets Paralympic Champ by 0.04 Seconds
Canada's Alexis Guimond edged out France's multiple Paralympic champion Arthur Bauchet by just four hundredths of a second to win gold at the Para alpine World Cup in Austria. The 26-year-old's third victory this season shows he's hitting his stride just weeks before the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
🦸 Community HeroesUdaipur Chef With Parkinson's Wins Hearts on MasterChef
Manisha Sharma fell into a coma at 14 and was diagnosed with secondary Parkinson's disease, but she didn't let that stop her from pursuing her passion for cooking. Now she's inspiring millions on MasterChef India, proving that passion doesn't care about limitations.
🚀 InnovationMattel Launches First Autistic Barbie With AAC Tablet
Mattel just released the first autistic Barbie doll, designed with input from autistic advocates to authentically represent how many autistic people experience the world. The doll comes with noise-cancelling headphones, a communication tablet, and features that celebrate stimming and sensory needs.