Gene Myers
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Mattel releases a Barbie doll with Down syndrome, called 'powerful for the community'
A new Barbie doll with Down syndrome is set to hit shelves across the country this summer. → Read More
Disability-rights pioneer Judith Heumann inspired NJ allies by beating ‘unfathomable’ odds
Heumann died Saturday at age 75. One NJ activist recalled her as one of the first leaders to take a stand on disability rights. → Read More
NJ bill would cut red tape for disabled veterans seeking accessible parking
The legislation would allow veterans to prove their eligibility once, rather than every three years, to maintain parking privileges. → Read More
Camp looking for kids with amputations to play ball
The USA Patriots, a national traveling softball team, is inviting kids with amputations to its summer camp, all expenses paid. → Read More
Commitment ceremony held to draw attention to the rights of the disabled
Activists with disabilities held a mass commitment ceremony at Montclair State University to draw attention to the "marriage penalty." → Read More
Disabled community holds ceremony to protest inequities. Here are their vows
To draw attention to inequities, couples with disabilities came to Montclair State University to reaffirm their commitment to one another. → Read More
NJ awards $600,000 to five agencies to expand gambling addiction services
With calls to New Jersey's gambling help line sharply rising, the state will pay five providers to establish or expand their services. → Read More
NJ group homes have a staffing crisis. Can cameras and 'remote care' fill the gaps?
Shortages continue to plague New Jersey's group homes for people with disabilities. The industry hopes technology can provide a solution. → Read More
New bill targets investment scams preying on seniors, people with disabilities
The bill would allow mutual funds to stop sales believed to be the result of fraud, said U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who backed the legislation. → Read More
Free dental care available for underserved NJ kids in February: Where to find a clinic
Through the Give Kids a Smile program, more than 100 dentists and clinics will offer free oral health care starting this week. → Read More
Dozens gather in Newark to demand justice for Tyre Nichols
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Newark Courthouse Friday to demand justice following the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. → Read More
From Ukraine to Memphis, phones broadcast violence like never before. What can parents do?
From Ukraine to Memphis, smartphones have brought violence and police brutality to mass audiences like never before. → Read More
Investigators asks for help on Carlstadt hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Friday night
Authorities are seeking information from the public about the fatal crash that killed a pedestrian on Hoboken Road in Carlstadt. → Read More
Captioning isn't just for those with hearing loss anymore: Why Gen Z loves subtitles
Young audiences are turning captions on and spurring advances in long-overlooked accessibility tools. → Read More
Possible house explosion on Ramapo Ave. in Pompton Lakes
PSE&G confirms a fire on Ramapo Ave in Pompton Lakes → Read More
Dover man dies in crash on Route 80 Friday night
A 21-year-old Dover man died Friday night after veering off Route 80 and hitting a tree. → Read More
Inflation. COVID. High expectations. The holidays can be stressful. Here's how to cope
Beyond the regular stress, this holiday season includes inflation, COVID, flu. Mental health experts offer a few easy tricks that can help. → Read More
A college search guide for students with disabilities: Local experts share their tips
With college application deadlines fast approaching, here's what students and teachers say you should look for. → Read More
Breaking disability’s glass ceiling: NY firm helps workers push beyond low-pay jobs
Advocates like Integrate Autism are trying to break the glass ceiling that keeps people with disabilities out of high-paying professional jobs. → Read More
Paterson man shot, killed. City reaches 20 homicides in 2022
In the 20th homicide of 2022, a Paterson man was shot and killed early Saturday morning. → Read More