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Friday, Apr 26

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Anxious time for people who receive disability benefits

inews.co.uk

The Conservatives ought to reveal their new policy as a priority - the detail may affect millions. Meanwhile, Labour must climb off the fence

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Las Vegas hotel will pay for EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit

theamericangenius.com

Following up on employee reports of disability discrimination, this Las Vegas hotel is will be following up with big time fees.

Saskatoon opens 3 new group homes for people with intellectual disabilities

globalnews.ca

The remaining eight residents from Kinsmen Manor will be moving into two Elmwood group homes that will be beginning construction as part of the budget announcement.

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’Here, you don’t get judged’: A social outlet for teens, young adults with disabilities

www.reviewjournal.com

Henderson’s Inclusion Fusion hosts an array of social events, classes, activities and special programs for people with autism and other disabilities.

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Sunshine Run 5K race returns to Newcastle Quayside to raise funds for children with disabilities

The much-loved event, which helps to raise vital funds for The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, is celebrating its 21st birthday - here are more details about the race and how to sign up

Support to help Bristol voters with disabilities in next week's election

www.bristolpost.co.uk

Reading the list of candidates and writing an X on a small piece of paper can be difficult for some voters

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'Disability Intimacy' starts a long-overdue conversation

www.latimes.com

Editor Alice Wong refuses to shut out the 'other' in this collection of essays, poems and stories on topics such as BDSM, queer love and intergenerational relationships.

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Minister Sets Up Committee On Disability Rights Advocacy

leadership.ng

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 with Disabilities to create…

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The invisible disability called autism

www.the-star.co.ke

Affected kids cannot maintain eye contact, struggle to play with others

Thursday, Apr 25

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Disability discrimination leads to EEOC lawsuit for this brewery

theamericangenius.com

Disability discrimination and shortsighted stereotypes have gotten this brewery in trouble for wrongful termination of two employees.

ADAC To Gombe Assembly: Prioritise Legislative Process For Disability Bill

independent.ng

ABUJA – The Advocacy for Disability Act (ADAC), a consortium of five Civil Society Organizations (CSO), Joint Association of Persons with Disability (JONPWD) Gombe State Chapter and Association of Non-Governmental Organisation (ANGO) Gombe…

Downtown Las Vegas casino to pay $720K to settle disability discrimination claims

www.reviewjournal.com

A federal agency alleged a downtown hotel-casino discriminated against employees multiple times since at least 2018.

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FG sets up committee on disability rights advocacy

www.pulse.ng

The Minister also mentioned that the 35 million individuals with disabilities constitute a significant group whose distinct viewpoints, skills, and life journeys can greatly enhance the upcoming enactment of the National Values Charter,…

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Officials with physical disabilities to manage polling at eight booths in Dakshina Kannada

www.thehindu.com

This polling booth is among eight booths that will be entirely managed by persons with disabilities in the Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency

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Cancer-stricken health worker, 75, sacked by the Kuwaiti government for refusing to work in the office during Covid is awarded £330,000 after suing for age and disability discrimination

www.dailymail.co.uk

Samir Mohamed was told by his boss at the Kuwait Health Office in London that he must either work from the office or would be fired when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020.

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Work underway to ensure transport is accessible for persons with disabilities

www.sanews.gov.za

Work underway to ensure transport is accessible for persons with disabilities

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Grassroots Award for Best Disability Initative goes to England

www.uefa.com

The English Football Association has introduced a new wide-ranging support package to help grassroots clubs facilitate participation for disabled people.