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Brooklyn Eagle
16 hours ago
Brooklyn

Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol

Senator Kevin Parker shoved a disability rights advocate in the state capitol building, highlighting the importance of respectful dialogues in legislative settings. [ more ]
HR Dive
2 days ago
Remote teams

Out-of-state remote workers can sue New Jersey companies for discrimination

Employees working remotely for New Jersey companies are protected by the state's discrimination law regardless of location. [ more ]
BBC News
3 weeks ago
London

London mayor elections: Disabled voters describe their priorities

Access challenges for disabled Londoners affect daily life and voting decisions in mayoral elections. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

TfL and Arriva apologise to disabled woman 'trapped' on Overground train without wheelchair ramp

TfL apologized to wheelchair user left stuck on Overground train after ramp wasn't put down.
Wheelchair user's experience highlights accessibility challenges in public transportation. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Northolt, North Acton and West Hampstead Tube stations to receive step-free access

TfL plans to provide step-free access at two Central line stations and one Jubilee line station. Works at Northolt will resume in early 2025 after design and costing analysis.
TfL aims to prioritize step-free schemes based on benefits, costs, funding, and impact on customers, with a focus on creating a fairer and more accessible transport network. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Ruth Bashall obituary

Ruth Bashall was a feminist, anti-racist, and disability rights activist
She fought for justice and human rights throughout her life [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Disabled woman has to crawl up Overground station stairs on her bottom because of lift fault

A disabled wheelchair user filmed herself crawling up the stairs at a London Overground station because the lifts were broken.
The TfL website incorrectly noted the lifts at Dalston Junction station as working. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Education

Higher education was easily accessible to disabled people during Covid. Why are we being shut out now? | Rosie Anfilogoff

The pandemic made online university more accessible, benefiting disabled students, but this option has diminished post-pandemic, leaving many disadvantaged. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Activists Say Police Killing of Ryan Gainer Shows Need for Community Safety

Fatal police shooting of Black, autistic teen in San Bernardino sparks calls for alternative crisis intervention approaches.
Disproportionate use of force against disabled people of color highlighted in the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department incidents. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Healthcare workers among thousands wrongly denied work while waiting on visas'

Healthcare workers and severely disabled individuals are losing work and benefits due to lack of legal status documents from the Home Office.
The situation is reminiscent of the Windrush scandal, with thousands affected by unintended consequences of the hostile environment policy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

A talented, goofy kid': family of Ryan Gainer, autistic teen killed by police, speak out

Ryan Gainer, a teenager with autism, was fatally shot by sheriff deputies during a mental health episode, sparking concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people with disabilities.
Body-camera footage of Ryan's shooting shows discrepancies in the police report, raising questions about the justification of the use of lethal force. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Music

Cola Boyy, Oxnard's funk innovator and disabled activist, dies at 34

Cola Boyy, aka Matthew Urango, a talented musician and activist, has passed away at 34.
Urango, born with disabilities, was a unique and influential artist known for his disco/funk-infused pop music. [ more ]
ABA Journal
2 months ago
Law

Coca-Cola delivery man who used slurs as result of Tourette syndrome loses disability suit after job transfer

The Coca-Cola delivery man was not entitled to keep his job under the Americans With Disabilities Act due to his inappropriate language caused by Tourette syndrome.
Plaintiffs must demonstrate they are disabled and qualified for the position without accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Congratulations To The 2024 Skadden Fellows

Skadden Fellows are prestigious public interest fellowships that allow recipients to work in the public interest field for two years.
The 2024 class of Skadden Fellows will focus on a wide range of issues such as disability rights, education equity, housing, immigrants' rights, and environmental law.
Yale University had the highest number of fellows in the 2024 class with eight, followed by Berkeley with three. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Anger as Sunak scraps dedicated minister for disabled people

Downing Street will not appoint a new dedicated minister for disabled people, angering rights campaigners.
The position had been vacant for the longest period in the past 30 years. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Environment

This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities

People with disabilities are often ignored in climate change conversations
Umesh Balal is advocating for the inclusion of disability rights in the climate change agenda [ more ]
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