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SNP ministers told to apologise as hundreds of disabled Scots dying amid wait for adult disability payments

www.scotsman.com

Scottish ministers are being told to apologise to the families of those that have died

Friday, May 24

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Family sues Norwin over alleged disability rights violation, claims defamation by school director

triblive.com

A North Huntingdon family filed a federal lawsuit this week against the Norwin School District, claiming their civil rights were violated.

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Otti's govt begs Abia residents for support to reduce disability

www.pulse.ng

The governor’s aide urged the people not to loot or abuse social infrastructure but to ensure that they were protected.

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EEOC lawsuit: Employer fired new hire for disability accommodation request

theamericangenius.com

New hires do not need to disclose their disability needs, but when their requests are made, the ADA expects you to honor them.

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Updates to FEMA Programs for People with Disabilities

thekatynews.com

FEMA is providing disaster assistance to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. Assistance is also available for those who communicate in languages other than English. Some individuals without a disability may have…

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Accor, Valuable 500, Accessibility Research Association, and Colorful Earth launch ‘Disability Inclusion Self-Assessment Hotel Toolkit’

www.hospitalitynet.org

Accor, Valuable 500, Accessibility Research Association, and Colorful Earth announced the launch of the Disability Inclusion Self-Assessment Hotel Toolkit – a user-friendly, self-assessment guide that allows hotels, resorts, and other…

Designing a Recruitment Approach to Foster Disability Inclusion

www.hospitalitynet.org

Committed to making inclusion a reality, hotels across our network have designed their recruitment processes to meet the needs of people with disabilities – such as autism-inclusive initiatives at the Fairmont Tremblant and the Fairmont…

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Meg Harris: Aussie Olympic gold medal-winning swimming star reveals how she kept her disability a secret - but accidentally gave her fans a big clue at the Tokyo Games

www.dailymail.co.uk

Aussie swimmer Meg Harris claimed gold at the Tokyo Olympics and will be looking to repeat the does at the Paris games, but she has now revealed that she has been hiding a stunning secret

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Aligning climate justice with disability justice

www.thehindu.com

Several of the guidelines that are being suggested today by different governmental and non-governmental agencies for sustainable living come from a very ableist point of view and do not represent the disabled adequately, says Merry Barua…

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Running club helps kids with autism, learning disabilities blossom

www.clickorlando.com

When Karina Rodriguez was looking for an activity she could share with her daughter, Samantha, who has autism, she turned to something she knew well - running.

Thursday, May 23

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Students with disabilities turning 22 are in limbo after a court ruled against the state. Here’s what it means.

www.inquirer.com

Last week, the Commonwealth Court sided with school districts, finding that a directive that they continue to offer special education services until students turn 22 was void and “unenforceable.”

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People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could also be due wide range of extra benefits

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

The devolved payment is expected to replace PIP for all claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.

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I’m already paid less as a woman, but now I know it’s for my disability too

metro.co.uk

Non-disabled workers earned £2.10 an hour more than their disabled counterparts.

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Alberta mother says system pitting custody against care for her son with disabilities

globalnews.ca

A Calgary mother has launched a human rights complaint as she fights for custody of her son who has a disability.

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Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Six To Texas Council For Developmental Disabilities

gov.texas.gov

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa Marenco, Roni Jo Frazier, Shana Halvorsen, and Beatrice Degree and reappointed Robert Schier, III to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) for terms set to expire on February 1,…

Wednesday, May 22

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TWC Kicks off Annual Program Connecting Students with Disabilities to Meaningful Employment

thekatynews.com

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is announcing the launch of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students aged 14-22 with disabilities. Through work-based learning, SEAL participants earn a paycheck as they…

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Who is rumoured Love Island 2024 contestant Patsy Field? Meet the influencer raising awareness of Erb’s Palsy disability

www.thesun.co.uk

GET ready to say goodbye to your summer, as the Love Island villa opens its doors for another season.

Who is rumoured Love Island 2024 contestant Patsy Field? Meet the influencer raising awareness of Erb’s Palsy disability

GET ready to say goodbye to your summer, as the Love Island villa opens its doors for another season.