Overcoming Disability: an America Tonight special series

by September 12, 2014 5:51PM ET

America Tonight explores stories of hardship and triumph for Americans living with disabilities

Topics:
Disability Benefits
Disabled
Child Welfare

Featured stories

Why are so many people with disabilities forced to live in poverty?

One woman is on a mission to have Congress change laws that keep many people with disabilities from saving much money

Topics:
Health
Congress
Politics

Unfair play: the fight for a truly inclusive playground

In 2012, access to play became a civil right; but kids with disabilities can still face exclusion from playground fun

Topics:
Disabled
U.S.
Child Welfare

A silent Super Bowl: The fight for a more deaf-friendly game

Ahead of the biggest TV event of the year, the NFL’s relationship with its deaf viewers has been ‘a rocky ride’

Topics:
Super Bowl XLVIII
Football
Sports

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