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Airlines say they will improve travel conditions for people with disabilities

globalnews.ca

At a summit on better travel conditions for people with disabilities, airlines told MPs and disability advocates that they will work to standardized the process for passengers.

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Predicting and detecting abuse in supported living for people with a learning disability and autistic people

medicalxpress.com

The abuse of people with a learning disability and autistic people sadly features in several health and care services across the years. Researchers have consistently reported that people with a learning disability and autistic people are…

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Top 6 Things to Know About NDIS Disability Support Services

manometcurrent.com

As Australian citizens, all of us have the right to attain education, get better jobs and lead an independent life regardless of our limitations. Governments throughout history have been taking major measures to ensure that each citizen…

Exploring Disability Day Programs: A Comprehensive Guide to Inclusion and Community Engagement

manometcurrent.com

In our quest to expand social circles, boost confidence, and actively participate in community life, we often overlook the challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities. For them, opportunities for socialisation and community…

Students with disabilities can earn, learn through paid internships

Workforce Solutions Alamo's Summer Earn and Learn program is open to 16- to 22-year-olds in Bexar County and 12 surrounding counties.Students with disabilities can earn, learn through paid internships was first posted on May 9, 2024 at 6…

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What is WorkWell? New trial explained after Sunak’s disability benefits news

The WorkWell trial is part of the Government’s major reforms to the disability welfare system

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Successful new season start for disability cricket team

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Report after Sunday's Disability D40 match, against Hampshire/Dorset.

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The man on a mission to open up space to disability

www.bbc.co.uk

John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space.

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Houston’s Belong Kitchen Attracts Top Chefs, Gives Adults With Disabilities a Special Work Place of Their Own

Everyone should have a community, a place to be, a place to go, a place to work, a place where they feel like they truly belong. Thanks to Kim Brown, many adults in West Houston and beyond with developmental and intellectual disabilities …

Wednesday, May 8

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N.S. misses deadline to halt admissions of people with disabilities into institutions

globalnews.ca

Disability rights advocate Vicky Levack says the province's failure to meet this benchmark tells her the government cannot be trusted.

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Athletes with disabilities choose a new lane for their sporting adventure with adapted biking

6abc.com

People with disabilities choose a new lane for their athletic journey and raised funds for the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports

Vogue model and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ actress reveals she is deaf: ‘Disability doesn’t have a certain look’

nypost.com

"Hiding my disability has been one of the most draining things I've ever done," Georgia Meacham, 30, said.

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iPad gives nonspeaking woman a voice to advocate for Americans with disabilities

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A woman with nonspeaking autism got an iPad when she was 18, and through an app on it, is now speaking in schools — and working for the government.

Iowa facility that mistreated residents with intellectual disabilities nears closure

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GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa facility for people with intellectual disabilities is set to permanently close after federal investigators…

Despite laws, persons with disabilities suffering non-inclusion, rights’ abuse — Stakeholders

tribuneonlineng.com

Despite laws, persons with disabilities suffering non-inclusion, rights’ abuse — Stakeholders

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Nwanoro seeks Tinubu's backing for UN disability rights committee bid

www.pulse.ng

He mentioned that Morocco and Malawi are also competing for the position.

Vogue model 'comes out' as deaf after feeling 'ashamed' for 12 years over her disability

www.express.co.uk

Georgia Meacham, 30, was born "moderately" deaf and started using hearing aids on both ears at 17 months old, and spent her entire adult life "ashamed" of her disability - until now.

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Uganda: Leaders Warn Against Hiding People With Disabilities During Census

allafrica.com

With only a few days left until the census night, leaders in the Wakiso district have urged the population to include individuals with disabilities in the enumeration exercise.