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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre

Al-Jaleel NGO faces demolition by Israeli military plans in Jenin, threatening essential services for disabled Palestinians.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Thousands of once-homeless Miamians could lose their housing. Here are 5 takeaways

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal threatens to drastically cut funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, endangering the stability of thousands of formerly homeless individuals with disabilities.
Miami
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

HSE 'hasn't a hope' of complying with the law on assessment of needs, chief executive says

"My contribution to that conversation has been more about ensuring that the legislation defines the purpose of the assessment and enables access to it, rather than it being a catch-all for everything in the state."
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

HSE 'hasn't a hope' of complying with the law on assessment of needs, chief executive says

Reform of the law around Assessments of Need (AONs) is essential to improve access and support for families with disabilities.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Staffing crisis puts care for disabled New Yorkers at risk, Bronx leader warns Bronx Times

Despite the critical nature of their work, DSPs in New York City earn an average of just over $18 an hour, which is insufficient for such demanding roles.
NYC parents
Healthcare
fromtheconversation.com
3 months ago

The Very Real Health Implications of Medicaid Cuts for Older People

Cuts to Medicaid could severely impact millions of low-income Americans and those with disabilities, leading to health care access issues.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Gavan Reilly: 'It's really odd to get a letter out of the blue to say, 'Oh, your child is disabled and she's on our books now with a charity''

Leinster House offers insight into Irish politics and personal experiences shape the understanding of its disability services.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Private Equity Took Over 1,000+ Disability, Elder Care Providers in Recent Years

Private equity firms are, more than many other types of investors, laser-focused on maximizing their cash flow, often trying to double or triple their investment over a relatively short period of time.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Final report on inquiry on 'Grace' case into allegations of abuse at disability service to be published today

The Farrelly Commission report reveals critical failures in safeguarding disabled individuals, especially in the case of Grace.
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