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STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - Certain disabled veterans are now eligible for faster airport screenings | Stars and Stripes

The measure enables veterans with serious disabilities to skip the standard security checkpoints for faster screenings at participating U.S. airports.

NYTIMES (Stephanie Nolen) - A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form

A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.

NPR (Jonaki Mehta) - As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch

Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.

WASHINGTONPOST (Tim Craig) - Philly tries to make World Cup affordable with low train fares and free fan fests

After decades of challenges, Philadelphia embraces its role as a World Cup super host and model of affordability, accessibility and convenience.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - My American Story: How a performing arts program changed my autistic daughter’s life

Aryanna has autism, and for years her mother, Naz, has struggled to find a space for her daughter to nurture her passion for music. Naz said someone recommended a new program to her, known as the Penguin Project, which provides children with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. Aryanna has since “made a lot of new friends, and not just from her peers in the program, but the neurotypical peers who are mentoring,” Naz explained. “My American Story: Celebrating 250 Years” honors the people, traditions and values that define our nation. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica…

NYTIMES (Sonia A. Rao and Michael Hanson) - For Disabled Travelers in Search of Adventure, Adrenaline-Fueled Options Are Growing

For disabled travelers in search of adventure, there are a growing number of adrenaline-fueled options. In Oregon, one wheelchair user went tree-climbing.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Neuralink brain implant gives paralyzed artist ability to create art again

Crews says she is hopeful the implant will help more people, whether or not they have a disability.

NPR (Jonaki Mehta) - Some students with disabilities rely on screens at school. What happens if they're banned?

Some students with disabilities rely on assistive technology to learn, and they worry it could be swept up in the movement to get screens out of schools.

NYTIMES (Sonia A. Rao and Rachel Bujalski) - Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.