45+ min ago  (73+ words) Accessibility at the federal level: Representatives for people with severe disabilities criticize exemption for security agencies Table. Briefings Accessibility at the federal level: Representatives for people with severe disabilities criticize exemption for security agencies The Association of Federal Representatives for…...

20+ min ago  (556+ words) by Michelle Diament | May 19, 2026 Lakiesha Johnson, direct support coordinator, assists Grace Feazelle in getting ready to eat lunch while Toni Blair, direct support staff, works in the kitchen at Feazelle's apartment in Norfolk, Va. in April 2025. Feazelle has cerebral palsy…...

51+ min ago  (242+ words) A lightweight wearable exoskeleton developed in Tianjin is bringing sci-fi mobility assistance closer to everyday life, with applications ranging from outdoor sports to elderly care. Developed by Tianjin Industrial Research Technology Development Co, the foldable device weighs just 2. 4 kilograms and…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago  (514+ words) People with visual impairments sometimes use smartphone cameras together with voice reading functions to understand their surroundings. However, this approach requires holding the device in hand, leaving one hand occupied and limiting convenience. To address this challenge, engineers within the…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1117+ words) A person looking stressed out at home. While many conversations about mental health focus on crisis response, experts say some of the most effective strategies are the everyday habits that support emotional well-being before problems escalate. Most people don't think…...

6+ hour, 52+ min ago  (23+ words) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance that has been recognized since 1949, but its message has never been more urgent....

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (220+ words) Pauliasi Korobiau " 19/05/2026 Laisenia, who has been in a wheelchair for more than 28 years, says many people with disabilities continue to face discrimination and negative perceptions in society, with some often being viewed as weak or incapable. He says despite the…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago  (264+ words) Strom says people can help support mental wellness by challenging misconceptions of mental health, engaging in meaningful conversations with others, giving support to caregivers, fostering social connections, and encouraging others to seek help if needed. "Even small actions can make…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (290+ words) DALLAS, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite a 2024 dip in U. S. dental plan enrollment, dental benefits companies increased payments per member to dental providers and continued to expand enrollees" financial protection by raising annual maximum benefit levels, according to the "NADP 2025 State of…...

9+ hour, 25+ min ago  (484+ words) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Partnerships for Life Americas Virtual Summit: Connecting Research and Implementation for Suicide Prevention Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd, and Thursday, June 4th, for the virtual event "Partnerships for Life Americas Virtual Summit: Connecting Research and Implementation…...