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Economics of Disability
Mind the gap: Navigating the transition from pediatric to adult health care
by Eliza Mills and Paulina Velasco
Jun 22, 2018
Getting the right health care once you outgrow your pediatrician can be tricky if you have a disability.
Economics of Disability
Special education costs add up for parents, schools as federal law remains underfunded
by Peter Balonon-Rosen
Jun 22, 2018
For the first time, schools are legally required to make special education meaningful. But they've been given no additional money to make it happen.
Economics of Disability
Understanding the language of disabilities
by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jun 22, 2018
Here's a guide to help you navigate the acronyms and legalese.
Economics of Disability
5 things you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act
by Eliza Mills
Jun 22, 2018
It's the most important civil rights law protecting people with disabilities.
Economics of Disability
Navigating the job market as an American with a disability
by Eliza Mills
Jun 22, 2018
One look at the challenges people with disabilities face.
Economics of Disability
Got questions about disability in America? Here's your resource guide
by Katie Savin
Jun 22, 2018
A reading list from the informational to the literary.
Economics of Disability
When suing your school kicks off a life of advocacy
by Lizzie O'Leary and Maria Town
Jun 22, 2018
Suing your own school comes with a financial toll of its own.
Economics of Disability
What it's like to have an invisible disability at work
by Paulina Velasco
Jun 22, 2018
Three people open up about asking — or not — for accommodations on the job.
Economics of Disability
Inside the world of adaptive rowing
by Eliza Mills
Jun 22, 2018
Seattle rowing team Seize the Oar creates community for athletes with disabilities.