A Calgary woman whose access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) is currently blocked by the courts is starving herself to death and expects to die within a few weeks, …
WALNUT CREEK — Paratransit regulators in Contra Costa County are developing a one-stop, seamless transportation system for seniors and people with disabilities — thanks to a sizable federal grant. The …
For Leslie Francavilla, the Special Olympics are about more than just sports — it’s a community that she said has given her 35-year-old son, Mathew, the confidence to lead an …
By Daniel Chang, KFF Health News Jacqueline Saa has a genetic condition that leaves her unable to stand and walk on her own or hold a job. Every weekday for …
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More than one in five Brits want to start their own business or side hustle, according to research. And a third of those want to make the leap within the …
Brian Bussard has 25 tiny chips in his brain. They were installed in February 2022 as part of a study testing a wireless device designed to produce rudimentary vision in …
A coalition of housing advocates and politicians are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to take homeless funding off of the chopping block as the state looks for ways to deal …
CA voters pass Proposition 1, measure aimed at tackling state’s homeless crisis CA voters pass Proposition 1, measure aimed at tackling state’s homeless crisis 01:57 A statewide ballot measure aimed …
The family of a disabled Florida woman who became paralyzed and later died after being “thrown” onto a Southwest Airlines walkway has settled their case against the airline, The Post …