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Thursday, Jun 13

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'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character

"Bridgerton" fans are praising the show for including characters that are disabled on season three. They also think Francesca has signs of autisim.

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T.N.’s only institute for children with cognitive disabilities in a dire state

www.thehindu.com

Parents across the State have long articulated the need to have a government-run institute in their district for their children

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Mike Gatting hails Lord's Taverners for work in disability cricket

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Former England captain Mike Gatting has hailed the Lord’s Taverners for their vital work in disability cricket - admitting that it rarely fails to bring a tear to his eye.

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Philadelphia’s 200-year-old disability records show welfare reform movement’s early shift toward rationing care and punishing poor people

theconversation.com

Amid rising unemployment, inflation and poverty in the 1830s, Philadelphia taxpayers believed welfare scammers were bleeding coffers dry. Poor lists from 1829 show they were wrong.

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Nonprofit strives to make sports accessible to athletes with disabilities

www.cbsnews.com

In 2020, two New York brothers with a love for lacrosse were inspired by their sister to create a nonprofit group designed to make the sport more accessible to children with disabilities. Four years later, their group offers a variety of…

UPDATE: Arkansas disability advocate addresses lawmakers about reports of abuse in residential treatment centers

www.arkansasonline.com

WASHINGTON -- An Arkansas lawyer whose work involves representing people with disabilities appeared before a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday to address reported cases of abuse and neglect involving children at residential treatment…

Wednesday, Jun 12

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Cocktail server sues Wynn for disability discrimination

www.reviewjournal.com

A cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has filed a lawsuit against the hotel-casino claiming she was discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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FG Unveils Beyond Disability Project For PWDs

independent.ng

The federal government on Wednesday unveiled the Beyond Disabilities Project, an initiative aimed at empowering at least 5000 person out of the 35.1 million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. Unveiling the project, Senior Special…

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June 12: Ayuba Gufwan Urges Govt’s Prioritise Attention To Persons Living With Disabilities

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Philanthropist, Civil Rights Activist and Executive Director of Beautiful Gate Of Handicapped Peoples Center Jos, Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan has called on the Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to prioritise the interests of persons…

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Dr. Val Arkoosh: Shapiro’s proposed budget would be life changing for people with disabilities, caregivers

triblive.com

This May, I visited Partners For Quality in Pittsburgh, where I had the honor of meeting Claire and her fellow Voices for Change self-advocates. I learned it took Claire, who has a disability, five months to find an employer who would hire…

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People with disabilities hit hard by heatwaves: Study

www.easterneye.biz

People with disabilities are hit harder by heatwaves, according to a study that found increased hospitalisations from being exposed to… Continue reading People with disabilities hit hard by heatwaves: Study

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Heatwaves affect people with disabilities more: Study

www.siasat.com

New Delhi: People with disabilities are hit harder by heatwaves compared to those without, according to new research that found increased hospitalizations from being exposed to extreme heat. Researchers from Pusan National University,…

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Untreated Clubfoot Among Leading Causes Of Physical Disability Globally

leadership.ng

Participants at a training and discussion session have been told that untreated clubfoot is one of the leading causes of physical disability globally. The forum was between health authority secretaries of the 17 local governments of Abia…

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Morocco: Morocco Re-Elected to UN Committee On Rights of Persons With Disabilities

allafrica.com

Rabat -- The Kingdom of Morocco has been re-elected, in the person of Abdelmajid Makni, to the United Nation Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CPRD) for a second term, in elections held on the occasion of the 17th…

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Mychal's Café in Redondo Beach empowers employees with disabilities

abc7.com

Mychal's Café in Redondo Beach offers employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to increase their confidence and showcase their skills.

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Charles Co. summer camp offers chronically ill kids, those with disabilities an ’empowering experience’

wtop.com

A new partnership will allow a summer camp in Charles County, Maryland, to offer kids with chronic diseases the opportunity to go hiking, practice archery and participate in other fun summertime activities.

Tuesday, Jun 11

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Heat waves hit harder for people with disabilities: Study finds increased emergency visits in South Korea

medicalxpress.com

Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and intense heat waves. Amid these concerns, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that heat waves…

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Navigating Adulthood: Supported Decision-Making for Your Child with Disabilities

natlawreview.com

274943 at https://natlawreview.com/article/navigating-adulthood-supported-decision-making-your-child-disabilities

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Jonathan Ross' behind scenes struggle with wife to protect daughter with hidden disability

www.express.co.uk

Jonathan Ross shares three children with wife Jane - but their eldest has had a traumatic health journey with an invisible disability some of those around her didn't believe existed.

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Many government workers don't realize they can use disability law to work from home

thehill.com

Many government employees are unaware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows them to request work-from-home accommodations based on mental health conditions. This knowledge gap, if remediated, has the potential to reshape…