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Disability Scoop reports that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing retail giant Walmart of Americans with Disabilities Act violations after a woman with Down Syndrome was fired from a store in Wisconsin. Read more
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A Democratic representative in Mississippi believes that state laws should only include people-first language when referring to disability. Read more
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Refugees with disabilities are having a harder time getting services in Greece, Human Rights Watch claims. Read more
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A disability rights group, in a lawsuit, claims that New York City is not complying with federal laws that protect people with disabilities by not providing 911 access through text messaging. Read more
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People with disabilities tell NPR that they are finding freedom in employment in the food industry. Read more
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The ABC television show ‘Speechless’ highlighted the concept of ‘inspiration porn’ on a recent episode. The term is used in opposition of stories that label people with disabilities as “inspirational” because of their disability. Read more
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A New York Times columnist details what living with paralysis involves physically: a workout that begins at 4:30 a.m.. Read more
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People with disabilities are experiencing record gains in employment, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. Read more
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A new financial plan in Virginia aims to encourage more independence for people with disabilities by allowing them to open accounts without compromising disability benefits. Read more
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Writer, actor and comedian Maysoon Zayid details her experience with disability, the media and more in her TED Talk. Find the talk here.
