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    Two outdoor educators stand in a rural area. They are standing over another person. All three are in a training exercise, signing using ASL

    Disability-Led Rural Climate Initiatives that are Making Change

    This reporting was supported by a grant from the nonprofit media organization Grist. You can see more of our...

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    By Ari Saperstein, Kelli Finger, Caroline Keane

    May 29, 2026

  • National
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    Here’s Why Rural Accessible Transit Sucks (And Why That Matters for the Climate)

    Photo Credit: Sergii Petruk This reporting was supported by a grant from the nonprofit media organization Grist....

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    By Shruti Rajkumar

    June 4, 2026

  • National
    A group of disaster relief experts, one who uses a wheelchair, sit planning how to tackle a climate disaster.

    Disaster Preparedness (Still) Isn’t Accessible in Rural America

    Photo Credit: Shaylin Sluzalis This reporting was supported by a grant from the nonprofit media organization Grist....

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    By Sonali Gupta

    June 8, 2026

  • National
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    ‘Makeshift Fight Club’: Arkansas Private School Founder Punished for Abuse of Disabled Student

    An Arkansas private school founder has been sentenced to just 30 days in jail after leading what authorities call...

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    By John Loeppky

    May 20, 2026

  • National
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    Louisiana Sets Stage for Better Accessibility for Disabled Students

    It’s no secret that the federal education system is in less-than-ideal shape when it comes to support for Disabled...

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    By John Loeppky

    May 13, 2026

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    An image of Zohran Mamdani, in a suit, head on his hand, in an empty dining room

    What Exactly is Zohran Mamdani’s Disability Platform?

    Kara McCurdy Prior to New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s Democratic primary, there were questions...

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    By John Loeppky

    November 3, 2025

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