When Peter Cronis was 8 years old, he was sent to live in a state institution. Cronis has arthrogryposis — which limits his body movements — and a severe form of scoliosis. He uses a wheelchair to get ...

This is the final installment of a three-part series on aging and disabilities. In the USA during the 1970s, a movement began which was labeled the “Independent Living Movement.” As this name would ...

People with disabilities should exercise control over their lives and live with dignity and self-determination. The vast majority of people with disabilities are capable of having some control over ...

Frances Gatta is a freelance health writer with experience covering health care technology, general health, mental health, femtech and personalized nutrition for companies and publications like Oura, ...

Laws define a nation’s institutions and ensure stability across political shifts. The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (CBICA) is one such safeguard, ensuring funds allocated ...

No one is completely independent and, while it might feel good to talk about independence, as a final life goal it leaves much to be desired. A.J. Withers joins the Pushing Limits crew to talk about a ...