people with disabilities – BTW – Stuff You Should Know

U.S. women serving as nurses during World War II.

World War II Spy, Virginia Hall

April 2, 2025 btwadmin 0

When you think about the role women played in World War II, you probably think about nurses or factory workers like “Rosie the Riveter.” But […]

Blind woman and seeing eye dog crossing street

Women’s History Month: Dorothy Harrison Eustis

March 27, 2025 btwadmin 0

March is Women’s History Month: a time to remember and reflect on the many contributions of girls and women. This week btw takes a closer […]

Mixed ethnicity couple or friends talking with sign language, sitting on a sofa.

Celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month

September 26, 2024 btwadmin 0

Did you know that about 60.7 million Americans ages 12 and older have some form of hearing loss? To bring attention to the achievements and […]

Young girl with red hair watching the annular solar eclipse with special viewing glasses.

The 2024 Solar Eclipse

April 3, 2024 btwadmin 0

A total solar eclipse will occur across a large part of the United States on April 8, 2024. Although solar eclipses happen every year or […]

Image of teenage boy playing video games on computer in dark room wearing headphones and using backlit colorful keyboard.

Developers Add New Skin Features to The Sims 4

February 22, 2024 btwadmin 0

Developers of The Sims 4 recently updated the options in the video game to give players the choice of adding a skin condition, known as […]

A person with a disability, sitting in a wheelchair, enjoys some fishing.

Using Technology to Help People with Disabilities Enjoy Nature in New Ways

December 7, 2023 btwadmin 0

Technology helps people with disabilities at home and in the workplace. Technologies are also making it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. […]

a photo of a woman with a disability working at an office desk, sitting in a wheelchair

Women’s History Month: Remembering Judy Heumann

March 16, 2023 btwadmin 0

Women’s History Month is celebrated every March in the United States. This is a time to honor and celebrate women’s contributions to American history. This […]

Disabled woman using straightening machine while looking in mirror

Disabilities and Citizenship

November 4, 2022 btwadmin 0

Do you know what it takes for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen? Applying for citizenship is a rigorous ten-step process that includes filling […]