Our study disseminated a Qualtric survey which included an open-ended question, “Please describe in your own words your experience with COVID-19.” and solicited open textual responses about the lived experience of people with disabilities. This study focuses on the textual data that was analyzed using inductive content analysis (Elo & Kyngas, 2008).

Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have told the BBC they are still unable to attend school full time, four months after cuts to transport provision at a council came into force. Birmingham City Council is making more than £300m savings over two years after effectively declaring itself bankrupt in September 2023.

A temporary hub for children with special educational needs could be made permanent following a two-year delay to the opening of a special school. Initially expected to welcome pupils in 2025, a free school offering to meet social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) in South Tyneside will now not open until September 2027.

Cobey Thomas cannot stop using his custom-built swing set. Cobey, who is 6-foot-10 and 200 pounds, has nonverbal autism, and swinging is his "thing," his mom Jenifer Thomas tells CBS News. He's always been big, but there was a point when Cobey became too big for normal swing sets, and he was distraught.

Tanner was diagnosed with autism at 2 and a half years old. But not all children in the U.S. are diagnosed as early as they can be. That's something the advocacy organization Autism Speaks is hoping to change, because early intervention can help improve children's lives.

Autism is a spectrum disorder that may affect social skills, behavior and communication, with guidelines recommending screenings during regular doctor visits at 18 and 24 months. Earlier diagnosis could also mean earlier intervention, which can help children's development.

An "America's Got Talent" contestant who is blind and has autism wowed judges on the show and received a standing ovation from the entire audience. With his mother alongside him, pianist and singer Kodi Lee delivered an inspirational performance for the ages, earning him a trip to the show's final and becoming an overnight sensation.

The mobility and independence of people with disabilities could be significantly improved by wheelchairs. Wheelchair adoption is a complex process that is influenced by various factors, including personal demands, social dynamics, and technological advancements. To effectively promote wheelchair adoption and enhance the quality of life for people with mobility issues, it is crucial to understand the adoption of wheelchairs from a holistic perspective

When Billy Ray Cyrus decided join Lil Nas X on his hit single "Old Town Road," the country star said the hip hop artist was a "light in this world." While the song is popular all across the United States, Lil Nas X brought that light to one person in particular: A mom from Minnesota says "Old Town Road" helped her 4-year-old son with nonverbal autism find his voice.