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Recent CDC data shows the number of 8-year-olds diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increased by a little over 22% from 2018 to 2020. Clinical psychologist Cynthia Martin from the Child Mind Institute joins "CBS Mornings" with a look at the CDC stats and shares advice for parents.
The Supreme Court will decide whether a disabled activist can file disability rights lawsuits against hotels she doesn't intend to visit.
Scott Pelley has been tracking advancements in prosthetics for 60 Minutes since 2009.
Technological advances in prosthetic limbs are returning a sense of touch to amputees. Scott Pelley reports on the breakthrough technology.
Scott Pelley has been tracking advancements in prosthetics for 60 Minutes since 2009.
Meet the Quad Gods: Gamers who use wheelchairs, with limited or no use of their hands.
When 11-year-old Grace Chandy needed back surgery, she thought her dreams of playing basketball were dashed. But TIRR Memorial Herman in Houston introduced her to their adaptive sports league, and Chandy was able to play her favorite sport again in a wheelchair.
Heumann lobbied for legislation that eventually led to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
A TikToker named Bella says her mom, who is deaf, didn't watch the Super Bowl. But Bella wanted her mom to see Justina Miles, the ASL performer during Rihanna's halftime show. She filmed her mom's priceless reaction to the performance, and it has gone viral.
All Terrain Georgia, an initiative championed by quadruple amputee Aimee Copeland, recently introduced a fleet of wheelchairs specially equipped to navigate terrain too rugged for everyday chairs, making the state's parks and trails more accessible. Mark Strassmann reports.
