Attachments overview Israeli airstrikes, ground attacks and the blockade of Gaza following the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 have disproportionately affected people with disabilities. These attacks expose […]
Top 10 disabled celebrities from across the world
We’ve covered the top 10 female and top 10 male disabled celebrities, many of which are based in the UK. So we thought it was about time we […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion: Disability – a key focus for organizations | Perspectives
Trancsript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions and […]
Colorado disability rights attorney Kevin Williams dies at 57
Kevin Williams, civil rights legal program director for the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, filed hundreds of lawsuits on behalf of people with disabilities during his tenure. (Courtesy of […]
The future of AI is dire for the disability community
In December, the US Census Bureau proposed changes to how it classifies disabilities that, if implemented, would significantly reduce the number of Americans counted as disabled, at a […]
Assessing the impact of heat waves on people with disabilities in South Korea
Data sources and study population Our study utilized a customized database within healthcare big data provided by the National Health Insurance Service of Korea. The data included both […]
If the African Protocol on Persons with Disabilities passes, Africa will have its ADA moment
African Union Flag Getty Earlier this year, millions of soccer fans around the world had their eyes firmly on Africa as hosts Côte d’Ivoire claimed a historic victory […]
Senator Kelly signs bill to boost employment opportunities for people with disabilities through tax credits, wage subsidies – Kansas Reflector
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly has signed a bill expanding Kansas tax credits to encourage the purchase of services and goods from businesses that employ people with disabilities […]
7 Ways to Support Students with Disabilities During School Safety Drills
Note: Opinions expressed by guest bloggers and contributors are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, or be attributed to, Campus Safety. If […]
7 Ways to Support Students with Disabilities During School Safety Drills
These seven strategies can serve as a starting point for building your school’s emergency protocols to accommodate the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Note: Opinions expressed by […]