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Government to roll out new test to diagnose special learning disabilities in adults

www.thehindu.com

This comes after a petition in the Supreme Court challenged the absence of such diagnostic methods for testing SLDs in adults, which prevented them from securing disability certificates required to claim benefits

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Minister of Information Sets Up Committee on Disability Rights Advocacy

championnews.com.ng

Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has given a directive for the setting up of a five-man committee to design a framework for engagement with the National Commission for Persons…

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Highton named England Physical Disability Head Coach

The post Highton named England Physical Disability Head Coach appeared first on Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

Business News | Colgate-Palmolive (India) Champions Workplace Equity with a Robust Policy for Persons with Disabilities

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Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24: Colgate-Palmolive India, a global leader in oral care, announces the implementation of its Workplace Inclusivity Policy for persons with…

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‘No need to be harsh’: Public buses feature artwork by students with intellectual disabilities to fight stigma

The two buses are operated by Tower Transit on service 173 and service 859.

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Chicago announces $5M assistance fund for students with disabilities; application opens for families

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Thousands of families will receive help thanks to the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for students with disabilities.

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'

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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

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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

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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