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Tuesday, Apr 23

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Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date

globalnews.ca

Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.

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$5 million fund to aid Chicago students with disabilities

chicago.suntimes.com

Cheryl Smith on Tuesday applied for a grant fro the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for her son.

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Michigan Doctor Faces Trial for Alleged $400K Disability Insurance Fraud

A Michigan doctor was bound over last week in the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills on charges stemming from an allegedly fraudulent disability insurance claim and subsequent years of receiving fraudulent payments, Michigan Attorney…

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Disney lover, 26, who has a rare eye disability SLAMS the Florida theme park after major change to its policies left her feeling totally 'unwelcome'

www.dailymail.co.uk

Natasha Caudill, 26, is a content creator who regularly advocates for people with disabilities while sharing information about her disorder, achromatopsia, which is a vision disorder.

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UTME: Ekiti govt hails JAMB’s provisions for people with disabilities

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; UTME: Ekiti govt hails JAMB’s provisions for people with disabilities

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The Crip Cinema Archive wants to change the way we think about disability in film

lwlies.com

Founded by Emily Simmons, this new project aims to provide an inclusive resource about the past, present and future of disability on and off screen.

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Prenatal Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of ADHD, Autism and Intellectual Disability in Children

scitechdaily.com

A study indicates a strong association between prenatal cannabis use and heightened risks of ADHD, autism, and intellectual disability in offspring, stressing the need for...

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B.C. professor quits federal panel in protest of new disability benefit

globalnews.ca

University of Victoria professor Michael Prince has quit the federal government's Disability Advisory Group, saying Ottawa's new disability benefit falls short.

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Delaware County couple charged with raping, kidnapping 2 women with intellectual disabilities

6abc.com

According to investigators, Michael and Nicole Swanson kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and stole from two adult women who have intellectual disabilities.

Monday, Apr 22

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Choice and control: people with disability feel safer when they can select their NDIS providers

theconversation.com

Structuring the NDIS around principles of choice and control recognised that not having those things puts people with disability in more vulnerable situations. That’s true for support workers, too.

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‘Absolute tragedy’ as well known and loved disability blogger dies suddenly

Rochelle Hern, aka Rochelle on Wheels, died unexpectedly aged just 30

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Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope

www.thehindu.com

The promises made in manifestos of the Congress and the CPI(M) on disability rights spell hope that India could be ready to shift the Overton window on the issue

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The Guardian view on disability, illness and work: there is no 'sicknote culture' in Britain | Editorial

www.theguardian.com

Rishi Sunak’s latest plan to cut benefits was presented in misleading packaging

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Mom opens cafe to employ people with disabilities

www.cbsnews.com

The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.

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Disability Week 2024 project call

www.brussels.be

The City of Brussels supports local associations active in the field of equal opportunities that, from 29 November to 6 December, offer activities on the City's territory with the aim of:

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Academics with disabilities: South African universities need an overhaul to make them genuinely inclusive

theconversation.com

If universities want to be truly inclusive, that must extend to people with disabilities, whether they are students or staff.

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Colorado's Weed-Theme License Plate Auction Kicks Off: Bid Now, Help Raise Money For Disability Causes

www.benzinga.com

How would you like to buy a vanity plate that will help fund a good cause and let the world know what your favorite pastime is?

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The newest employer perk: Disability coverage for your kids

www.axios.com

Soon, your employer may help cover your bills in case your kid gets seriously sick or disabled.

‘Sr. Claire’ centre offers hope to children with intellectual disabilities

www.vaticannews.va

“In some ethnic groups of Sub-Saharan Africa, people with intellectual disabilities are often marginalized,” says Sr. Claudia Samba, FCSM who has worked with children with intellectual disabilities in both Senegal and Mauritania for eight…