Disability
How Edith Wilson Kept Herself—and Her Husband—in the White House
A new book about the first lady reveals how she and the ailing President Woodrow Wilson silenced their critics
What Made Judy Heumann, Mother of the Disability Rights Movement, an American Hero
The tireless activist, who died this weekend at 75, spent decades advocating for Americans with disabilities
In 1946, a Black Pilot Returned to the Cockpit After a Double Amputation
Neal V. Loving, whose memoir will soon be released by Smithsonian Books, built his own planes, ran a flight school and conducted research for the Air Force
Genetics Society Issues Apology for Ties to Eugenics and Racism
In a new report, the American Society of Human Genetics details its failures to address false and unjust uses of the field
Three Pioneering Scholars Who Died This Year
They believed that the stories of marginalized communities were worth chronicling
The First Astronaut With a Disability Is a Paralympic Bronze Medalist
The European Space Agency selected John McFall, along with 16 others, as part of its latest class of astronaut candidates
Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Dyslexia
In the largest study of its kind, researchers pinpointed 42 genetic variations tied to the language-based learning disability
Inside a Trailblazing Surgeon's Quest to Reconstruct WWI Soldiers' Disfigured Faces
A new book profiles Harold Gillies, whose efforts to restore wounded warriors' visages laid the groundwork for modern plastic surgery
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
Miniature by Sarah Biffin, 19th-Century Artist Born With No Arms or Legs, Exceeds Estimates at Auction
The painter forged a remarkable career as a disabled woman artist in 19th-century London
Gummy Candy-Like Models Can Help Students With Blindness Study Chemistry
Tiny shapes made from gelatin and resin may empower children to learn science
New Gene Therapy Partially Restores Sight to Blind Man
Researchers inserted genes that code for light-sensitive proteins in algae into the man’s retina, and now he reports limited but much improved vision
Why Proposed Renovations to Greece's Acropolis Are So Controversial
Scholars voiced concern about planned aesthetic changes and a lack of adequate accessibility measures for people with disabilities
The World's First Licensed Armless Pilot Is a Devoted Advocate for People Facing Similar Challenges
Jessica Cox, author of 'Disarm your Limits: The Flight Formula to Lift You to Success,' motivates people around the world to overcome their differences
A Champion in Accessible Design, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum Opens in Colorado Springs
The Games may be canceled this year, but you can still get a virtual taste of glory
This Frank Lloyd Wright Home Was a Trailblazing Example of Accessible Design
The Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois, was built 40 years before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law
Did the Ancient Greeks Design Temples With Accessibility in Mind?
Study suggests ramps found at ancient sites may have been used by people with disabilities, but some scholars remain skeptical
This Smart Cane Helps Blind People Navigate
WeWalk alerts users to obstacles at their body and face level, and can pair with a phone to give GPS directions and take voice commands
This Robotic Trash Can Takes Itself to the Curb
The award-winning invention automates a 'chore that everyone hates'
This London Gallery Is Working to Be One of the World's Most Accessible Museums
The Wellcome Collection's latest permanent exhibition focuses on design features and curatorial approaches suggested by individuals with disabilities
