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Monday, Jun 10

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New director of Division of Developmental Disabilities Services a former senior director of operations at CareSource PASSE

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Jennifer Daniel Brezée, a former senior director of operations at CareSource PASSE, is the new director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services at the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

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People with disability seek establishment of commission for members in Enugu

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In line with the United Nations (UN) principles of leaving no one behind in all spheres of lives, people living with disability in Enugu state, have advocated establishment of a …

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Social media app for Gen Z students sparks outcry over vile posts about classmates’ disabilities, sexual orientation: report

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The 1,300 students enrolled at a Vermont high school were encouraged to sign up for Fizz where they could share "anonymous confessions and crushes."

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Ear surgery performed by Karaikal GH cures a woman with 20 years of hearing disability

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The Stapes bone was removed from the patient’s ear and was replaced with an artificial implant in the surgery that lasted 90 minutes

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DWP sets strict seven-week PIP warning as major changes to disability benefit loom

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The DWP has issued a strict seven-week warning to those who wish to have their say on the proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, as the green paper consultation will end at 11:59 pm on July 22.

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A new ice cream shop in Lynchburg is giving opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities

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Scooping up smiles and opportunities. A new ice cream shop in Lynchburg is making a difference by employing people with special needs.

Sunday, Jun 9

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El Valor's annual Don Quixote Gala to raise money for Chicago adults, children with disabilities

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A local non-profit is giving Chicago's most vulnerable communities the courage and support they need to meet their full potential.

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Mass. man stole $450K in disability checks from veteran with ALS, officials say

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"It is beyond the pale to steal disability payments that were intended for a 20-year military veteran facing a life-threatening disease, as is alleged here."

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Saturday, Jun 8

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Rishi Sunak targets 'mental health' sicknotes with £12bn benefit cut vow - that will limit claimants citing anxiety as a disability

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Rishi Sunak is pledging to cut £12 billion from the welfare bill by limiting the ability of claimants to cite mental health conditions such as anxiety as a disability.

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JONAPWD rues absence of Disability Commission in Enugu, seeks Gov Mbah’s intervention

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The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Enugu State chapter, has expressed concern over the absence of a Disability Commission in the State. The group made the concern in a communiqué issued after its 2-day…

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The disability comedy besting blockbusters in France

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PARIS, June 8 ― A low-budget French comedy about a camp for disabled people has become a “societal phenomenon” in France...

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Diseases, conflict increasing cases of disabilities in West Africa – ECOWAS

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ECOWAS wants zero disabilities in the region as it adopts an Action Plan on the Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities following a two-speaker deliberation. This is the second day of discourse on the necessary action plan to ensure…

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Erb's Palsy explained as Love Islander is first on show with the disability

The Love Island 2024 contestant is the first ever to go on the ITV dating show with the condition

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‘Quad Gods’ Review: HBO’s Esports Documentary Upends One-Size-Fits-All Disability Storytelling

Premiering at Tribeca, Jess Jacklin's film looks at three members of an all-quadriplegic esports team that blends rehab, socializing and competition.

Friday, Jun 7

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Minnesota State Fair employee's case led to new law expanding definition of disability

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The Human Rights Act now covers intermittent health issues such as cancer in remission, diabetes and epilepsy

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ECOWAS Ministers in charge of disabilities to adopt action plan on social inclusion

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Nigeria has advocated for employment of persons with disabilities at the ECOWAS Commission as part of the Commission’s effort to prioritise inclusion. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation…

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Blind comedian Chris McCausland confesses having children 'terrified him' as he worried about being a 'half dad' due to disability as he takes huge step 'signing up to Strictly'

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The star, 46, explained he used to avoid highlighting his blindness and refused to do anything he could have done better if he was fully-sighted, including being a father.