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People with intellectual disabilities are fighting bias at U.S. organ transplant programs, The Washington Post reports. Now, advocates are fighting for federal and state laws to clarify that this bias should not be allowed when considering a patient’s transplant eligibility. Read more
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An NBC investigation reveals that disciplinary actions in America’s public schools are far more likely to affect black children with disabilities than any other group. Read more
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Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin told reporters, “There have been only a handful of people talking about the lack of inclusion of people with disabilities” in the film industry and Hollywood. Read more
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Crain’s Chicago reports that people with disabilities make up around two percent of board members for non-profits–but that may be changing. Read more
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An upcoming festival will highlight people with disabilities in the film and media industries. Read more
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The Prime Minister of India is adopting new language on disability and working to change the experience of having a disability in the country. Read more
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In the case of a now-13-year-old Michigan dog battling in court over her right to bring a service dog to school, the Supreme Court has ruled that her family should be allowed to forego a bureaucratic process in lower courts.Read more
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Melissa Blake examines the lack of female characters with disabilities on TV, writing, “Women with disabilities exist beyond mere props used to teach some worldly lesson.” Read More
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People with disabilities in Boston are speaking out about accessibility after snowstorms. Read more
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The Wilderness Discovery Resort For the Disabled will stay open for at least 20 years, thanks to a campaign from a small community in Minnesota. Read more
