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Ten months after that terrifying afternoon just before Thanksgiving, Megan Brown still feels tears welling in her eyes when she reflects on the absolute tragedy that could have easily unfolded. Her son, Mason Ott of Kansas City, North — who was 21 years old at the time and diagnosed with autism — was simply driving…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A routine traffic stop can be a stressful encounter for any motorist, but for 21-year-old Mason Ott, an afternoon stop near his Kansas City Northland apartment nearly turned fatal. Ten months after an armed police officer pointed a weapon at her son, Megan Brown still wells with tears when she reflects…
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The nation’s largest movie theater chain, AMC Theatres, has agreed to a $56,000 financial settlement and comprehensive operational changes to resolve a federal disability discrimination lawsuit. The legal action stemmed from allegations that the company illegally forced out a dedicated employee who has cerebral palsy and had given more than two decades of service to…
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St. Louis has claimed the top spot as the best city in the United States for people with disabilities, according to a comprehensive new ranking released by the personal-finance website WalletHub. The annual study evaluates urban centers nationwide to determine which municipalities offer the most supportive environments, robust infrastructure, and inclusive services for residents living…
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The nation’s largest movie theater chain has agreed to a financial settlement and comprehensive operational reforms to resolve a federal discrimination lawsuit, concluding a legal battle sparked by the abrupt departure of a dedicated worker with cerebral palsy who had spent more than two decades at the company. Under the terms of the agreement, American…
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Historic Wrigley Field, the beloved home of the Chicago Cubs, has officially achieved a groundbreaking milestone in sports accessibility by becoming the first Major League Baseball stadium to be designated as a Certified Autism Center. The announcement, made jointly by the historic ball club and the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, marks…
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A sweeping proposed overhaul of a crucial federal health survey is drawing sharp criticism from disability advocates, researchers, and public health experts who warn that the changes could lead to a drastic and dangerous undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently spearheading major structural and…
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A proposed federal overhaul of a critical nationwide health survey is drawing sharp criticism from advocacy groups and researchers who warn that the changes could trigger a drastic undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently pursuing major modifications to the 2028 version of the National…
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Ruby Hobbs-Leffler experienced the world with an intensity that her sharp intellect and extensive vocabulary could never quite capture. Life was a relentless barrage of glaring lights, deafening sounds, and intolerable textures and tastes. Emotions surfaced with a force she could not control: inconsolable cries during infancy, disruptive classroom meltdowns throughout childhood, and intense rages…
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The nation’s top emergency response agency has announced it will bring back specialized training focused on meeting the needs of people with disabilities during disasters, reversing a suspension that has lasted for more than a year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency removed the training from its active curriculum in response to various executive orders, according…
