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Sunday, May 26

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Love Island 2024 full cast revealed: A sexy nurse, stunning dancer, hunky rugby player and influencer with a disability are among the contestants hoping for romance this summer

www.dailymail.co.uk

Love Island is just days away from the 2024 summer series launch. The contestants have now been revealed ahead of the opening instalment.

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Kyra Sedgwick and the lighter side of disability in "All of Me"

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In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.

I’m actually a special being” – Jigan Babaoja shades Nigeria as he shares his experience with disability in the US

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I’m actually a special being” – Jigan Babaoja shades Nigeria as he shares his experience with disability in the US Nollywood actor Jigan Babaoja has

"All of Me" and the lighter side of disability

www.cbsnews.com

For more than 40 years Emmy Award-winner Kyra Sedgwick has starred in films and on TV, including the series "The Closer," and has shared the world stage with her husband, fellow actor Kevin Bacon. Now, in the Off-Broadway comedy "All of Me…

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Tema West Municipal Assembly Disburses Funds to 167 Individuals with Disabilities

newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, GNA, https://newsghana.com.gh/tema-west-municipal-assembly-disburses-funds-to-167-individuals-with-disabilities/One hundred and sixty-seven persons with disabilities have received…

Saturday, May 25

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Americans with disabilities are at a breaking point. Are politicians listening?

thehill.com

The disability community has never had the same opportunity to succeed afforded to the rest of Americans.

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A restaurant tried to turn me away because of my disability

metro.co.uk

I’m not sure I’ll ever forget the stunned and confused expression that crossed the manager's face when I proved him wrong.

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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

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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.