Program for Disability Research News

Forbes writes about a report by the Program for Disability Research, quoting co-authors Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur.

TIME interviews Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research about their report on voter turnout in 2018 and why people with disabilities may play a big role in the next election.

The Osceola Sentinel-Tribune reports on efforts to register more Iowans with disabilities to vote, citing a report by the Program for Disability Research.

Zebra, a magazine covering Alexandra, Virginia, writes about the REV UP Campaign and cites a report by the Program for Disability Research.

Rewire.News publishes a column criticizing the Democratic presidential candidates for staying silent on issues affecting people with disabilities, citing a report by the Program for Disability Research.

New Mobility profiles Airbnb product manager Srin Madipalli, noting the company hired him to improve access for travelers with disabilities after a study led by Mason Ameri of the Program for Disability Research revealed serious gaps.

Ozy writes about people with disabilities getting divorced in order to meet Medicaid income eligibility requirements, citing a report by the Program for Disability Research on the size of the disability electorate.

Forbes profiles an Arizona state legislator who uses a wheelchair, citing a report by the Program for Disability Research.

SMLR Professors Douglas Kruse and Lisa Schur analyzed federal data to determine how many people with disabilities voted in the presidential election. Their report was issued during National Disability Voter Registration Week.

In the months leading up to the presidential election, Jim Dickson marveled at the constant stream of news stories about voters with disabilities. While the topics varied -- from accessible polling places, to the #CripTheVote social media campaign, to what the candidates were saying about people with disabilities – almost every story cited research by Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations Professors Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse.