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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Minister Patrick O'Donovan thought he might die after collapse in Dail

He said, at the time, he did not know whether he was going to live or die.
Health
#inclusion
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I focus on the person, not the disability': the photographer on a mission to make India inclusive

Bhikram Bhattarai's story highlights resilience and creativity in overcoming disabilities, showcasing how individuals pursue their passions regardless of challenges.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I focus on the person, not the disability': the photographer on a mission to make India inclusive

Bhikram Bhattarai's story highlights resilience and creativity in overcoming disabilities, showcasing how individuals pursue their passions regardless of challenges.
more#inclusion
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

EastEnders star suspended by BBC after disabled slur on Strictly set

Warren Kirwan from Scope stated that attitudes and language like this are never acceptable, emphasizing the negative impact of such views on the lives of disabled people.
UK news
#parenting
Parenting
fromtime.com
4 months ago

I'm a Disabled Woman. Is That My Brand?

Navigating questions about disability in front of a child requires intention and thoughtfulness.
Parenting
fromtime.com
4 months ago

I'm a Disabled Woman. Is That My Brand?

Navigating questions about disability in front of a child requires intention and thoughtfulness.
more#parenting
#communication
Humor
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Miss Manners: Is my co-worker's public food' rule a real thing?

Communication misunderstandings can arise from invisible disabilities like hearing loss, and it's important to address judgments about someone's behavior in these contexts.
Humor
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Miss Manners: Is my co-worker's public food' rule a real thing?

Communication misunderstandings can arise from invisible disabilities like hearing loss, and it's important to address judgments about someone's behavior in these contexts.
more#communication
#autism
fromPoynter
2 months ago
NYC parents

RFK Jr. exaggerated the severity of autism in remarks about rising diagnoses - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 months ago
NYC parents

RFK Jr. exaggerated the severity of autism in remarks about rising diagnoses - Poynter

more#autism
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Forced Intimacy: How Prying Questions Can Cause Harm

Belo emphasized that every time someone asks about his blindness, it threatens to drag him back into traumatic memories of that night, stirring emotions he struggles to confront.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Rethinking How We See and Support Children with Disabilities

Disability should be viewed as strength, not deficiency.
Resilience leads to long-term success for children, not merely symptom relief.
Change the system, not the child, by fostering empathy.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett insults Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for using wheelchair in latest nasty gaffe

Crockett's remark about Gov. Abbott's wheelchair received a mix of laughter and backlash, highlighting ongoing tensions in political discourse.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NJ bus aide who was on phone as disabled 6-year-old strangled herself sentenced to 3 years

A New Jersey school bus aide was sentenced to three years in prison for child endangerment leading to the death of a disabled girl.
NYC parents
Education
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Dublin girl with rare skin disease excited to go to secondary school

Casey Connors, 12, is preparing for secondary school while managing her condition, epidermolysis bullosa, with strong family and community support.
UX design
fromMedium
4 months ago

We're all going to need accessibility affordances one day

Aging populations necessitate more attention to accessibility in user experience design.
Disability is a predictable part of aging that must be acknowledged in design.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Gig staff eject disabled man they thought was drunk

"We refused to let the fall dampen our spirits. It was an unfortunate accident. I felt okay, so we just wanted to go back to our seats and enjoy the show."
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Sick 'Wicked' fans troll movie's disabled actress - before she hits back: 'Low-hanging fruit'

"Aggressive comments and jokes about Nessa's disability itself is deeply uncomfortable, because disability is not fictional."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

Man with facial disfigurement asked to leave restaurant as he was 'scaring customers'

Mr. Bromley expressed his incredulity about being asked to leave a restaurant before even ordering, stating, "I hadn't even sat down... I asked him to repeat himself."
Privacy professionals
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