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Monday, Jun 17

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Georgia School Apologizes For Excluding Student With Disabilities At Graduation

However, while many families saw their graduates cross the stage, one mother found out that her daughter would sit out.

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The death of a child with a disability at an Ontario school urgently calls for government action

theconversation.com

The government must call together a task force of educators, families and researchers to work toward better solutions for inclusive education as education for all.

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Long covid might presage a wave of disability claims. Get ready.

www.washingtonpost.com

Long covid is a looming potential challenge to public health and governments around the world.

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People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could be due an interview before decision made

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Full guide on what to expect before and during a consultation for the devolved disability payment.

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Learning Disability Week

www.coventry.gov.uk

This week is Learning Disabilities Week and to highlight this we are hearing from local people who want to make all of us more aware of what life is like when you have a learning disability.

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Mass. needs to fully implement the Real Lives law for adults with developmental disabilities

www.bostonglobe.com

Life could be so vibrant and have tremendous positive impact for our son and others like him if self-direction as mandated in the Real Lives law were truly embraced.

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How struggle to fit in after disability spurred activists

www.the-star.co.ke

Patience and Mwende fight for rights after paralysis, cerebral palsy woes

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From her one-handed keyboard, this 25-year-old gamer and disability advocate is championing inclusivity

Sherry Toh cannot lift almost her entire body due to a rare neuromuscular disorder. And yet, she games, writes and advocates for inclusivity with just two functioning fingers on her right hand. She tells CNA Women how she manages.

Big Issue unveils edition compiled by people with learning disabilities

www.shropshirestar.com

Timed to coincide with Learning Disability Week, the issue features contributions from a CBeebies’ presenter and Paralympian swimmer.

Big Issue unveils edition compiled by people with learning disabilities

www.expressandstar.com

Timed to coincide with Learning Disability Week, the issue features contributions from a CBeebies’ presenter and Paralympian swimmer.

Big Issue unveils edition compiled by people with learning disabilities

www.standard.co.uk

Timed to coincide with Learning Disability Week, the issue features contributions from a CBeebies’ presenter and Paralympian swimmer.

Sunday, Jun 16

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Opinion: Celebrating Disability Pride Month in Saratoga and beyond

www.mercurynews.com

July holds profound significance for individuals with disabilities.

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CSO Coalition Lauds Gombe Assembly’s Efforts To Establish Disability Commission, Others

independent.ng

The Advocacy for Disability Act (ADAC), a consortium of five Civil Society Organizations (CSO), applauds the Gombe State House of House Assembly for keeping to the integrity of their word on the move for an inclusive legislation by…

Saturday, Jun 15

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Overlooked No More: Lorenza Böttner, Transgender Artist Who Found Beauty in Disability

www.nytimes.com

Böttner, whose specialty was self-portraiture, celebrated her armless body in paintings she created with her mouth and feet while dancing in public.

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Who Is Cate Campbell & Bronte Campbell’s Brother? Revealing How Australian Swimming Queens Support His Disability

Jenny Campbell, the proud mother of two of Australia’s greatest sporting siblings, is always beaming with pride for her daughters, Cate and Bronte Campbell. Cate Campbell’s quest to become the first Australian swimmer to compete in five…

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Friday, Jun 14

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South-south Women with Disabilities Want Tejusho to Replace Edu as Minister

www.thisdaylive.com

Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa A coalition of South-South Women With Disabilities yesterday called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint Dr. Adenike Tejusho as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation

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Tracing the United Nations’ and India’s commitment to disability rights

www.hindustantimes.com

With a global disabled population of 70 million, constituting the world’s largest minority, the NDA’s third term presents a unique opportunity