People with disabilities are underrepresented. On average, people with disabilities make up 15% of the world’s population, meaning more than one billion people live with some kind of […]
ILO in Bangladesh to lead UN disability inclusion agenda for next two years
The next UN Disability Champion has been elected, Tuomo Puutiainen, ILO Country Director for Bangladesh, who will represent UN agencies in Bangladesh and coordinate the UN Disability Inclusion […]
Iraq: Football gives new life to Iraqi disabled people
Alaa Abboud – Goalkeeper Alaa lost his left arm as a child due to a medical error and grew up with a disability. Despite this, he played football […]
Ukraine: Russian aggression leaves disabled older people isolated and neglected – new report
Many temporary housing options are inaccessible to people with disabilities, and an overburdened care system leaves elderly people with few options other than institutions. Authorities and humanitarian organizations […]
Ableism in society: The perspective of students with disabilities
As a student with an invisible physical disability, I know ableism is ever-present in society. I’m used to dealing with intrusive questions about injuries, being banned from buildings, […]
Northampton TV talent troupe takes centre stage at disability event
December 1, 2023 Image credit: Carol Weston/BBC Image caption: Born to Perform shows you can do anything A dance school which won the coveted ‘Golden Buzzer’ on Britain’s […]
Expert: International Day of Persons with Disabilities | December 3 | Newsroom
Since its proclamation in 1992 by UN General Assembly Resolution 47/3, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been celebrated around the world every […]
Impact of climate change on people with disabilities
The Climate March will take place on December 3rd, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an opportunity for people with disabilities to demonstrate how climate […]
How to reduce barriers for scientists with disabilities
Having a disability reduces your chances of becoming a chemist. Statistics are rare but tell the whole story. For example, in 2021, around 22% of the UK population […]
Accenture Report: Companies Leading in Disability Employment Outperform Their Peers
Accenture has completed its second study on the performance of companies that increase hiring of people with disabilities. The company’s report, titled “The Imperative for Hiring People with […]