People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
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The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Gilroy is one of the first cities in the South Bay to start up a program designed to ensure the safety of people with disabilities who tend to wander away from home, such as autistic children or seniors with Alzheimer’s disease. Len Ramirez reports.
Kids and adults with different abilities are getting to do something that many never thought people - they're playing baseball, thanks to a longtime coach.
Gary Morton runs the San Francisco Peninsula chapter of The Miracle League, a nonprofit that brings the game of baseball to people with developmental and physical disabilities. Sharon Chin reports.
Ada’s Cafe in Palo Alto has become a popular neighborhood spot known as much for its coffee drinks and fresh baked goodies, as for its special employees. Len Ramirez reports.
A man with autism is taking on his challenges and learning how to live a full and productive life, with the help of a North Bay group.
A century old Bay Area company, perhaps best known for making Torani syrups, is helping those with disabilities learn the skills necessary to become professional baristas. Len Ramirez reports.
The Department of Education is cutting 1,300 employees from its workforce and closing out leases on federal buildings in several cities, including its San Francisco office.
Sevan Ikeda, a 17-year-old senior, could be the first student from California School for the Deaf in Fremont to qualify for the Cross Country State Championships three times.
While California is frequently praised as a national leader for increasing voting access, some visually impaired voters and their advocates claim unnecessary barriers remain in place.
Finding an elevator out of order at a BART station can be an inconvenience for many, but for people with disabilities who rely on elevators to reach the platform, an out-of-order elevator or escalator can mean getting to work late, missing appointments, or simply feeling like second-class citizens.
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
An Oakland nonprofit is doing important work to champion Bay Area artists with disabilities. The public will soon have an opportunity to enjoy their art as part of a new exhibit at SFMOMA. Loureen Ayyoob reports. (3/15/24)
The Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco is on the hook for $20 million after a jury found it failed to accommodate an employee's disability.
Two studies published Wednesday in the journal Nature show how the brain implants, described as neuroprostheses, can record a person's neural activity when they attempt to speak naturally.
