Program for Disability Research News

SMLR’s Program for Disability Research co-authors a report that finds a disproportionate number of people with disabilities do not have internet access.

Axios reports on a legal battle over voting accessibility in Wisconsin and cites a study by the Program for Disability Research.

USA Today reports on a study by the Program for Disability Research, with finds that a disproportionate number of people with disabilities do not have internet access.

Business Insider quotes Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research and cites her data on the number of elected officials with disabilities.

USA Today runs a story about Bitty & Beau’s, a coffee shop chain that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research is quoted.

The Louisiana Illuminator cites the Program for Disability Research, which finds that 270,000 people with disabilities voted in Louisiana in 2020 and 643,000 are eligible.

NPR reports on a legal challenge that could limit voting access for people with disabilities. The story cites data from the Program for Disability Research.

CNN writes about accessibility concerns heading into the midterm elections and cites voter turnout data from the Program for Disability Research.

Vox examines new restrictions that make it harder for people with disabilities to vote in some states. The article cites turnout data from the Program for Disability Research.

Forbes runs a column about a new compendium of disability statistics, which includes data from Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research.