Human Rights Watch: Disabled Refugees Underserved
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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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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.
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An op-ed from the Washington Post’s editorial board comments on an ACLU report that details damage faced by disabled inmates when they are placed in solitary confinement. The experience is often traumatic and the effects, difficult to reverse. Read more
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While 31 percent of inmates in state prisons across the country report having a physical or cognitive disability, a Vice News report finds that accommodations for these prisoners are rare. Read more