SALT LAKE CITY — A Justice Department report released Tuesday alleges that Utah is segregating young people and adults with disabilities, causing the state to violate federal civil […]
Public Advocacy Group Pushes for Bill to Help New York City Students, Employees with Disabilities
More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted, New York City schools continue to lag far behind the law in terms of accessibility. […]
People with disabilities want meaningful participation in society
Hello, Today, I am pleased to share some of my story and talk about how we can build support for people with disabilities to enable their meaningful participation […]
Taiwan’s permanent foreign residents now eligible for disability benefits | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Legislative Yuan on Monday (June 17) tentatively approved amendments that would allow permanent foreigners to receive certain disability allowances and long-term care services, […]
Netflix Supports Effort to Empower Filmmakers with Disabilities
Netflix Funds New Fellowship for Filmmakers with Disabilities (Netflix) Netflix is funding a new fellowship aimed at helping writers and filmmakers with disabilities break into the entertainment industry. […]
Sacramento grand jury finds SCUSD failed students with disabilities
According to a Sacramento County civil grand jury, the Sacramento City Unified School District ignored repeated warnings and recommendations for years to improve services for students with learning, […]
Franklin development will provide affordable housing for people with disabilities
FRANKLIN, Wis. — Construction will soon break ground on a new 50-unit complex in Franklin, thanks to a grant aimed at developing housing for people with autism and […]
Stretching may help reduce pain-related disability in echocardiography and interventional staff
The biggest work-related injuries in cardiology are orthopedic problems related to bending and twisting in odd positions over patients during cardiac ultrasound examinations. Wearing heavy lead aprons during […]
School apologises for refusing admission to disabled graduate
Georgia school officials have apologized to a student with a disability after barring him from attending his high school graduation. Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia, held its […]
Florida residents with disabilities have new legal tools to make their own decisions • Phoenix, Florida
Rep. Allison Tant, a Democrat from Tallahassee, has been trying for years to pass legislation to prevent other parents from having to make the same decision she did […]