I recently received an email from a group called ADA Watch urging me to sign a petition calling on Donald Trump to “apologise to the more than 3 […]
Promoting inclusive education for hearing-impaired children in Malawi
According to a study published in Deafness and Education International in 2021, “Challenges facing deaf children in Malawi in accessing education,” (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14643154.2021.1952374), many deaf children in the country […]
Federal States are encouraged to prioritize the participation of people with disabilities in policy-making.
Governments, international organizations and representatives of disability organizations are calling on countries to prioritize the rights and needs of people with disabilities in policy-making. They spoke at a […]
Wynn Las Vegas Disability Lawsuit Continues in Nevada
Posted on June 14, 2024 at 08:57 Last updated: 14 June 2024, 08:57. Wynn Las Vegas LLC, operator of the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore casino resorts on […]
62-year-old New Bedford man pleads guilty to stealing 10-year disability benefits – New Bedford Guide
“BOSTON – A New Bedford man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to fraudulently obtaining Social Security disability benefits. Anthony Patterson, 62, pleaded guilty to one […]
Pathways for Pops: An organization supporting fathers in Northeast Ohio
The group is offered through the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio and aims to support fathers with children who have developmental disabilities. INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Archie was […]
Graduation of students with autism is a reminder of how far we’ve come
I’m often asked whether this generation of young people, who were exposed to social media at an early age and whose social development was interrupted by COVID-19, will […]
The tragic Kobe Heisler case: Calls for police training and disability rights reforms | News
An emotional and powerful broadcast unfolded on KFAI Radio 90.3 FM’s “Conversations with Al McFarlane” as community members and activists gathered at the Listen2Us studios in King Demetrius […]
Journalists’ union laments exclusion of disabled members from UK election coverage
AMERSHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 27: UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaks at a Conservative Party rally in Amersham. [+] Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club, Amersham, England, May 27, 2024. […]
Roanoke is failing people with disabilities
Roanoke is fortunate and blessed to once again be honored as an “All-American City,” an honor that neither myself nor others believe we deserve at this time. The […]