Disability
19 People With Disabilities Who Are Sick And Tired Of Having To Adapt To An Ableist World
"Stop expecting disabled and chronically ill people to adapt to an inaccessible world, then telling them they're inspirational when they're forced to."
A Person With Marfan Syndrome On TikTok Wants Horror Movies To Stop Exploiting His Disability
"Something I've noticed in my horror consumption is that a lot of monsters looked like me, and that's why people are terrified. Very few people talk about this aspect of disability representation."
This Disabled Woman Tipped 26% And Asked Her Grubhub Driver To Drop Her Food Where She Could Get It — He Purposely Left It Out Of Her Reach, And We Need To Hold Businesses Accountable For Disability Discrimination
"For many Disabled people, food delivery services are imperative for our well-being; it’s not a luxury, but something we’re dependent on."
People Are Calling Out "Positive" Stereotypes That Are Actually Harmful, And It's An Important Conversation
"That those who struggle with mental illness are inherently 'deep' and 'creative' because of their pain. I'm tired of how romanticized these issues are."
Men Who Experienced Body-Shaming Are Sharing How It's Destroyed Their Self-Image, And It's Sparking A Debate On How We Talk About Male Bodies
"The shirtless dude in the front of Abercrombie & Fitch told me, 'You won’t find anything to fit you. You might as well not come in.'"
Men, Tell Us How Body-Shaming Has Contributed To Your Body Dysmorphia
Guys also deal with body dysmorphia, and we don't talk about it enough.
16 Obstacles People With Disabilities Will Continue To Face If Nondisabled People Continue To Be Ignorant
One in four adults in the United States live with a disability.
How A $12,000 Dog Saved Me $13,000 And Changed My Life
Service dogs are expensive. Here's how three different handlers afforded their dogs.
Ableism Is Embedded In Our Language. We Can Dismantle It.
From slurs to euphemisms to callous idioms, ableist language is ubiquitous — but we can still avoid it.
This Woman Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro To Prove "There Is Nothing A Disabled Person Can't Do"
"Being disabled should not stop you from living your life to the fullest."
Here Are 8 Major Takeaways From BuzzFeed News’ Investigation Into Guardianships
As members of the Senate Judiciary Committee begin hearings to discuss “the need for reform,” get up to speed on the three-part investigative series into America’s guardianship and conservatorship industry.
22 Novels Featuring Characters With Disabilities And Chronic Illnesses To Read
From compulsive thrillers to heartwarming romances, read these books.
"This Is My Life," This Woman Cried After Delta Airlines Broke Her Wheelchair, And It's Breaking People's Hearts
"Flying is always scary for us...because we have heard [or] experienced the horror of getting off a plane and seeing our metaphorical legs broken."
These 67 Signs Of Privilege Often Go Unnoticed — How Many Of Them Do You Have?
This is eye-opening.
18 Books That Will Help You Better Understand Disability And Chronic Illness
Memoirs and essays that celebrate disabled bodies, combat ableism, call for disability justice, and describe the myriad ways disabled folk live in and contribute to this world.
People Shared Phrases And Microaggressions That Are Ableist And It's Important
FYI, don't say, "Everyone has something."
8 Ways To Be An Ally To The Disability Community
Time to break some barriers.
I’m 33 Years Old. I Got COVID-19 Eight Months Ago. I’m Still Sick.
I’m just one of the thousands of Americans who have long-term post-COVID symptoms. This crisis won't end with a vaccine.
People Are Sharing The Major Ways The World Might Change After COVID-19, And It's Actually Uplifting
Working from home, more time spent with family, drive-in movies, and curbside pickup — just to name a few.
"She Should Run" Has Been Accused Of Not Accommodating A Deaf Woman
Mary Harman has filed a complaint against She Should Run, saying the group failed to provide ASL interpretation.
Teachers Say The Government Hasn't Got A Plan To Protect Vulnerable Disabled Kids From Coronavirus
Staying at school is too risky for some children with complex conditions, head teachers warn, but parents are extremely concerned about the lack of support they'll get while caring for them at home.
These Heartbreaking Accounts Show How Families Are Being Pushed To The Breaking Point By A Failed System For Kids With Special Needs
To launch a major ongoing reporting project, BuzzFeed News spoke to more than 20 parents who revealed the stark human cost of an ambitious Conservative education reform that's gone disastrously wrong.
12 Things Parents Of Kids With Disabilities Want You To Know
"Never apologise to us."
A Woman With A Rare Disability Said She Was Nervous To Post Sexy Photos Because Of Comments. Then She Began Reading The Comments.
"Out of your comfort zone should be your New Zone."
Opinion: As President, I'll Make Our Government Work For Americans With Disabilities
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg shares "the most comprehensive and ambitious disability policy plan yet proposed in the 2020 presidential campaign."
What Do You Want People To Know About Parenting A Child With A Disability?
Because there is actually so much good that comes from this experience.
Kylie Jenner Seemingly Parked In An Accessible Spot And Then Posted It On Instagram
"I hope you got a ticket."
23 Realities That People With Chronic Illnesses Want You To Understand
Just because we’re not complaining 24/7 about our pain doesn’t mean it’s not there.
These Wounded Servicemen And Women Competing At The Invictus Games Talked About What Inspires Them
"Being involved with others to try and achieve one goal, pretty much like how it was in the military."
This Artist Reimagined Disney Princesses With Service Dogs And It's Totally Heartwarming
"Having a disability is not tragic or shameful or problematic — it's a part of being human and something many of us do or will experience."
This Store Replaced Buttons And Zips With Velcro For Its New Clothing Line For Kids With Disabilities
“Design for inclusivity. Design for minority. That is where brands need to go.”
This Woman Was Stranded In A Train Carriage For More Than Two Hours Because Her Wheelchair Wouldn't Fit
"It’s frustrating and it’s embarrassing," Dr Hannah Barham-Brown, who travelled from Leeds to London, told BuzzFeed News.
口がきけない自閉症の女性が性的虐待の被害に：アメリカの州営施設に潜む闇
発達上の問題を抱える人たちのための施設で暮らす入居者たちは、普通の人たちよりも高い確率で被害にあっている。しかし彼らは、虐待をどうやって報告すればいいのか教えてもらっていない。
When You Have Crohn's Disease, Public Bathrooms Can Be A Nightmare
For people with decreased mobility or gastrointestinal diseases, public bathrooms are often too poorly designed to be depended on.
This Is What It's Like To Write A Book When You Communicate Only With Your Eyes
"What you see on the outside is not what is necessarily going on on the inside."
Unspeakable: An Autistic Woman’s Family Says The State Exposed Her To Sexual Abuse
Residents in homes for people with developmental disabilities are rarely taught how to report abuse, despite being at high risk of experiencing it.
Starbucks Will Open Their First Location In The U.S. Specifically Designed For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Communitites
All employees at the new location will be fluent in American Sign Language.
The Rock’s New Movie Has Sparked A Debate About Disability Representation In Hollywood
The Rock plays a security consultant who has a prosthetic leg.
Karamo From "Queer Eye" Stood Up For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Fans Because He’s Just The Best
"Deaf & HOH people should have the same experience as everyone else!"
People With Disabilities Are Sharing How Their Partners Make Them Feel Loved And BE STILL, MY HEART
"When I'm struggling and I feel their hand on my back."
People Love That A News Site Changed Its Ableist Headline After Getting Called Out For It
Everything is not always on fire and terrible.
The Home Office Has Kept Disabled People In The Dark About Their Rights To Asylum In Britain For Nearly Three Years
Exclusive: Disabled people are vulnerable to being deported to countries where they're persecuted without even realising they're eligible for sanctuary in Britain.
Caste Broke Our Hearts And Love Cannot Put Them Back Together
I had been trained to know what good looks are (Brahmin) and what good queerness is (English-speaking).
What It Is Like To Live With Mental Illness In India
There is so much about mental illness that is not just unseen, but hopelessly misunderstood by the law, people, and Indian society.
How Selena Gomez’s Public Battle With Illness Helped Me Fight Mine
I was diagnosed with a life-altering autoimmune disease at 18. Every single day has been a struggle since. But whenever Selena drops a catchy new single, looking like the million bucks that she does, I find hope.
One Of Our Readers Answered All The Questions You've Ever Been Curious About Living With Blindness, And Here Are His Answers
"Every person has a different upbringing and different opportunities."
How One Mother Took On The System For Her Disabled Son And Won
Adam Payne, 12, has profound physical and developmental disabilities and major work was needed on his social housing home if he was to continue living there. After nine years of fighting, and after having to be separated from his family, he will finally be given the money. This is the full story.
TV Depictions Of Disability Have Come A Long Way
Shows like Speechless and Switched at Birth have helped shift portrayals of disabled characters who have historically been depicted as pity-evoking “Tiny Tims” and vengeful “Captain Ahabs.” But there's still room for improvement.
The Chancellor Suggested Disabled Workers Had Lowered UK Productivity And These Disabled People Are Very Pissed Off
"This is part of a bigger story, a war against disabled people, and comments like this will keep appearing until the government starts treating us like human beings."
My Sister Sidhi
Disability exists, in large part, because so much of our world is inaccessible to people with slightly altered needs.
Disabled People Are Being Let Down On Transport By The Government, This Group Of MPs Has Said
Awareness training for bus, train, and taxi drivers should be set out in law, the equalities committee said.
A Study Says This Disability Assessment Is Making People Ill With Stress Or Anxiety
Rob Jaques, 37, who has Parkinson's, told BuzzFeed News he found being turned down for the government's controversial personal independence payment very stressful.
A Mom Has Been Charged For Killing The Teenage Daughter She Placed For Adoption As A Baby
The girl's remains were found in a burn pit and a meat grinder was found on the property.
The Science Is Clear: Hitting Kids Makes It Harder For Them To Learn, Not Easier
Kids who are taught with violence are more likely to become adults with mental issues and lower IQs.
Disabled People Say They Are Still Being Denied Priority Spaces On Buses Despite A High Court Ruling
Transport for All told BuzzFeed News they still hear many shocking cases of wheelchair users being denied access to buses every day.
This Woman With One Arm Has The Most Hilarious Tinder Bio Ever
"I want to marry her? Like right now."
A Day In The Life Of A Student With 24-Hour Social Care
“They are not just my carers. In some ways they are my friend, my mum, they are everything wrapped in one.”
10 Things You Learn When You Go Backpacking In A Wheelchair
One drunken decision and a year and a half of planning later, I set off with my friend Steph for the trip of a lifetime.
15 People Told Us Their Stories Of Disability Discrimination At Work
In the UK, it's against the law to discriminate against an employee because of a disability, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
How "The Last Leg" Went From Joking About The Paralympics To Taking On The Government Over Disability Cuts
“With great power comes great responsibility,” Adam Hills told BuzzFeed News. “I’m like a disabled Spider-Man; I was bitten by a radioactive prosthesis.”
This Teenager Had To Use Crowdfunding And 8 Different Charities To Get The Wheelchair He Needed. Here’s Why.
A BuzzFeed News investigation also reveals that 96% of areas are failing to supply wheelchairs within the 18 weeks guaranteed by the NHS constitution.
These People Lost Their Blue Badges But Their Parents Are Fighting To Get Them Back
"The government just moved the goalposts and didn’t bother to tell anybody."
I'm An Autistic Lesbian, And No, I Don't Wish I Were "Normal"
Why should I want to like men? Why should I wish my brain worked like everyone else’s?
This Disabled Man Is Married To A Full-Time Nurse But They Had So Little They Had To Go To A Food Bank
New research shows that half of all families using food banks have a disabled member.
This Letter From A Boy Who's Blind Thanking Nintendo For His Favorite Game Will Leave You In Tears
"I cannot see with my eyes, but I have always wanted to play games, just like everybody else."
Share Your Experiences Of Disability Discrimination In The Workplace
Have you lost your job, been passed over for promotion, or failed to be hired due to a mental or physical disability? We want to hear your stories.
A Disabled Woman Was Trapped On The Tube Despite Being At An "Accessible" Station
"I simply began to cry," Lucy Webster told BuzzFeed News. "No one should be made to feel that their body makes them unworthy of the treatment afforded to everyone else."
How Having A Disability Influenced My Queer Dating Life
These days, I hardly ever think about my disability when it comes to dating. But it hasn't always been easy.
27 Breakup Letters To Your Migraines
"I still can't forgive you for making me puke Panera mac and cheese."
Thoughts You Have While Dating In A Wheelchair
"Heels or boots? Heels! I'm not walking in these bitches anyway."
Meet The Actor With A Disability Who Is Helping To Transform A Classic Play
In Sam Gold’s new production of The Glass Menagerie, newcomer Madison Ferris is playing Laura with strength and resilience, as well as a visible mobility disability.
I’m Trans, Disabled, And Tired Of Fighting To Get Into Bathrooms
After growing up with a disability, I thought being excluded from public restrooms was a relic of my past, not a part of my — and thousands of other trans people’s — futures.
Eurostar Tried To Charge This Woman An Extra "Luggage" Fee For Her Wheelchair
Disabled people are being stranded, humiliated, and misinformed on British transport despite legislation promising to do the opposite, BuzzFeed News can reveal.
We Have Sex Lives Too: People With A Disability Want To Be More Included This Mardi Gras
“People need to be more open-minded."
People With Anxiety And Depression Really Don't Want The Government To Cut Their Disability Payments
People living with mental health problems say proposed reforms to disability payments should not go ahead.
Things Women In Wheelchairs Are Tired Of Hearing When They Date
"Have you ever heard of a devotee?"
Tell Us About Your Experience Of Hate Crime And Harassment
Have you been the victim of a hate crime? Have you seen others attacked for their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, trans status, disability, or sexual orientation? Tell us about it.
People Are Sharing #DisabledAndCute Photos And It's Beautifully Empowering
"I started it because I wanted to continue feeling good about myself," Keah Brown told BuzzFeed News.
OkCupid Finally Removed A Question Asking If People With Low IQs Should Be Allowed To Have Children
People with learning disabilities said the compatibility question was dehumanising.
Why I’ve Given Up On Being Healthy
My mitochondrial disease has no treatment or cure. But after years of focusing on what I can’t do because of my disability, I finally see what I can do — and how I can do it.
Here's How You Can Help BuzzFeed And Other Newsrooms Track Hate Crimes
Have you been the victim of a hate crime? Have you seen others attacked for their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, trans status, disability, or sexual orientation? Tell us about it.
This Woman Wants To Educate You About Ableism
"It’s way easier to oppress a demographic when they are forgotten and/or isolated — and both are applicable to the disability community.”
27 Books Everyone In America Should Read
These novels, essay collections, memoirs, histories, and more will help you understand why there is no feminism without intersectionality, why we should remember our history before we repeat it, and why Roe v. Wade is a lot more tenuous than you might think.
Disability Activists In Hollywood On Meryl Streep's Speech
Marlee Matlin, Danny Woodburn, and Maysoon Zayid reveal their reactions to the Hollywood icon's speech to BuzzFeed News.
Third Of People With A Learning Disability Afraid Of Nightclub Staff
New research found while the majority of disabled people would like to go out more, they were put off by a lack of understanding from the public and staff.
13 People With Disabilities Talk About Life Post-Election
"I just hope we all can survive the next four years.”
The Government Has Lost Almost 60% Of Appeals Against Removing Disabled People's Benefits
Campaigners said the new figures demonstrated, yet again, that the welfare system was failing people who were ill or disabled.
Here Are A Few Of The Amazing People Who Made The Disability Power 100 List
The list profiles individuals with a disability or impairment who have made an outstanding contribution to society.
People With Disabilities Are Expressing Disbelief That Trump Is President
"If I met Donald Trump, he'd be happy to mock my disability. Imagine what he will do to people like me."
Filmmakers Asked Marlee Matlin To Teach A Non-Deaf Actress “How To Be Deaf”
Actors and filmmakers debunked some of the weird myths and preconceptions that thwart their careers during a disability inclusion summit.
People With Disabilities Say What They Want To See In Comics
"It's possible to have a disabled character and not talk about their disability."
A Mumbai Woman Shared This Inspiring Story Of What Happens After You Wake Up From A Coma Paralysed
"After battling depression, two attempted suicides, and many broken relationships – I overcame my hurdles and hardships".
"Pointless" Retesting For Chronically Ill Benefit Claimants To Be Scrapped
The government says it will no longer reassess benefit claimants who suffer from chronic illnesses.
Meet The Teen Who's Casually Making Sitcom History
Micah Fowler, the star of Speechless, is just your average almost-famous high school senior with a disability rights mission.
A Woman Was Turned Away From A Nightclub For Being Disabled
"When you’re disabled people always think they know better than you about the things you want," Katouche Goll, 19, told BuzzFeed News after being turned away from Visions Video Bar in Dalston.
Half Of People With MS Are Commonly Accused Of Being Drunk
New research from the MS Society found that 49% of people with the condition in the UK are commonly accused of being drunk because of their limited mobility.
TfL's New Blue Badge For Disabled People "Needs More Context"
"It doesn't give enough information. It just sounds like a pleading request with no context. Whereas 'Baby on Board' is self explanatory".
The "Me Before You" Backlash Was Bigger Than Anyone Expected
Disability rights activists have rallied against the normalization of suicide for disabled people in Me Before You. Protesters told BuzzFeed News the scope of the protest is unprecedented.
This Hardware Store Hired An Unemployed Man And His Support Dog
Who's a good customer service representative? You are!
