The World's First Astronaut With a Physical Disability Is Cleared for Long-Duration Space Missions
John McFall, a former Paralympian for Great Britain, has just become the first astronaut with a disability to receive medical clearance for long-duration space missions. The European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps member is now eligible to be placed on and train for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
Europe Approves First “Disabled Astronaut” for Long-Term ISS Mission—a Historic Leap for Space
John McFall, the European Space Agency (ESA)’s first para-astronaut, has been medically cleared for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), ESA’s Director of Human and Robotic Exploration,
John McFall: World’s first disabled astronaut cleared for a space station mission
John McFall has become the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability cleared for a long-duration mission to the International Space Station. McFall’s journey is one of resilience and determination.
Former Paralympian Becomes First Astronaut With Disability To Be Cleared For ISS Mission
Former Paralympian and current surgeon John McFall has become the first disabled astronaut to be cleared for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) by feasibility studies. In 2000, aged 19,
John McFall Becomes the World’s First Disabled Astronaut in Historic ESA Decision
John McFall is a surgeon and a world-class sprinter. His CV could hardly get any more impressive — until now. McFall, who lost one of his legs in an accident, has been cleared for a mission to the International Space Station (ISS),
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More older adults living disability-free lives, and that’s ‘extremely encouraging,’ researcher says
More US adults have lived disability-free lives in recent years, according to the results of a new study from the University of Toronto.
Niles: Disneyland faces new obstacle to its disability access program
A Disneyland visitor has filed a class-action lawsuit over changes the park made to its Disability Access Service last year.
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Maine native testifies before Congress; Elon Musk targets his disability
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Libraries to share hidden stories of disability
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Democrats, advocates urge Georgia AG to drop out of lawsuit they say could affect disability accommodations
Democratic legislators, disability advocates and parents are saying that a move by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to block a Biden administration rule could strip federal disability ...
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In 'Interabled,' YouTube stars Squirmy and Grubs tell stories of love and disability
Shane Burcaw has a genetic disease and uses a wheelchair, his wife Hannah Burcaw does not. On their YouTube channel, they ...
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Billings to host second Disability Awareness Forum next Monday
The second Disability Awareness Forum will take place in Billings next Monday, March 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the United Way ...
SD parents worried lawsuit endangers disability services
SD parents worried lawsuit endangers disability services ...
Ga. lawsuit targets ‘gender dysphoria’ clause in disability law
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia is one of 16 states challenging a Biden-era change to federal disability law. The lawsuit surrounds Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The act ensures ...
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SCOTUS Could Make It Even Harder to Sue Schools For Disability Discrimination
When her suburban Minneapolis school district refused to update her individualized education plan—a disability accommodation ...