Disabilities

The promotion of the savings programs for people with disabilities comes as President Donald Trump's administration faces widespread criticism for using stigmatizing language around autism.

Three states remain in the lawsuit, which originally focused on language on gender dysphoria in a federal rule, as the Justice Department signals changes to federal policy on inclusion of people with disabilities

If signed, HB 1827 would help make places like downtown Columbia more accessible to residents.

The proposed cuts came out of a 'core reduction exercise' requested by Gov. Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers from both parties vow to undo the reductions, but warned the governor could still veto any restoration.

State and federal legislators are pushing bills to protect small businesses against litigation over ADA website requirements.

State lawmakers have warned a disability program keeping Missourians in their communities could be subject to funding restrictions.

One University of Missouri researcher is beginning to examine the health of service dogs.

Amy is an unhoused woman in her 50s who we met at Room at the Inn, the local overnight shelter in Columbia. She spoke about some of the challenges of trying to take care of her health while living on the street with chronic illnesses.

Cosmo Evans is a disabled veteran who’s nonbinary and intersex. They spoke about their access to medical care that both affirms their gender and benefits their physical health.

Boone County Family Resources and the Columbia Disability Issues Coalition held a candidate forum last night. Candidates for local Missouri House and Senate seats answered questions about their own platforms, as well as on state disability services.