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McDermottPlus Check-Up: June 21, 2024 | McDermott+Consulting
This week’s intake Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on disability benefits. The hearing discussed ways to increase work incentives for people receiving Social Security disability benefits. Senate Finance […]
Governor Lamont signs the Americans with Disabilities Act, announces federal grants to support high school students with disabilities
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (Democrat) signed two bills into law to help 5,000 wheelchair users in the state. The law gives wheelchair repair companies a 10-day period to […]
Moore Unity Celebrates Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, is an opportunity to celebrate the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community, according to the nonprofit organization The Arc […]
Protection: Churches should put people with disabilities at the center, experts say
ROME (CNS) — To prevent abuse on all fronts, the Catholic Church must put people with disabilities at the center of its protection and ministry efforts, speakers said […]
Comitta Honored for Supporting People with Disabilities
State Senator Carolyn Comitta (Courtesy of State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Office) WEST CHESTER – Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently awarded the Melmark Humanitarian Award in recognition of her […]
Court denies request to dismiss lawsuit against MTA
Access-A-Ride vehicles, part of the MTA’s paratransit service, are at the center of a lawsuit seeking equal fare discounts for riders with disabilities. Photo: Jeffrey Haderthauer/AP The New […]
Retirees and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients can receive up to $3,822 next week if they qualify.
In the United States, retirees and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients will be able to receive new benefits next week. Retirees and Social Security Disability Insurance recipients […]
MS rejoins university student disability group
Mississippi has rejoined an organization that addresses the needs of students with disabilities on college campuses. During the monthly meeting of the Board of Governors of Higher Education, […]
Ascott and SG Enable partner to raise disability inclusion and accessibility standards in the hospitality industry
The partnership with SG Enable will create an industry-first inclusive playbook for Singapore, which will drive disability inclusion efforts across Ascott’s global portfolio. SINGAPORE – 21 June 2024 […]