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The promise of an appropriate education for every child with a disability is under strain
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The promise of an appropriate education for every child with a disability is under strain

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has been a bipartisan priority for decades, but the federal government has never fulfilled its funding promise and the law has not been updated to reflect the realities of a post-pandemic educational…

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20-year legal battle leads to landmark housing reform for Karnataka’s people with disabilities
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20-year legal battle leads to landmark housing reform for Karnataka’s people with disabilities

The Indian Express·Mustafa Plumber·20 days ago
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The Karnataka government has notified a historic 25 per cent price concession and 5 per cent quota for people with disabilities in all urban site allotments.…

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Exclusive | Central Park worker sacked for 'sleeping on the job' sues for disability: 'I was shocked'
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Exclusive | Central Park worker sacked for 'sleeping on the job' sues for disability: 'I was shocked'

New York Post·Peter Senzamici, Natalie O'Neill·about 1 month ago
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He lost his “dream” job! A Central Park maintenance worker who got canned for snoozing on the job insists his cat naps were caused by a legit sleep apnea disorder, according to a new lawsuit. Grego…

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Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates
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Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates

CBC·Peter Zimonjic·about 1 month ago
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The Liberal government's plan to make it easier for Canadians living with disabilities to apply for the disability tax credit is being welcomed by the opposition and advocates who say the proposed changes are long overdue, though some say they don't go…

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Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
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Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability

The Independent·Stefanie Dazio·about 1 month ago
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Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud

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‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode claims she was denied boarding flight over her wheelchair: 'Do f—ing better'
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‘Wicked’ star Marissa Bode claims she was denied boarding flight over her wheelchair: 'Do f—ing better'

Page Six·Adam Silverstein·about 1 month ago
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The 25-year-old, who has been confined to a wheelchair since her involvement in a car crash at the age of 11, took to TikTok on Thursday, claiming, “I was denied boarding a flight because I’m…

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Taking Stock of the ABLE Program: Are More Measures Needed?
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Taking Stock of the ABLE Program: Are More Measures Needed?

Knowledge at Wharton·@HashtagPLUS·about 1 month ago
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The 529 ABLE program that encourages people with disabilities to save money with tax breaks is helpful, but disincentives that prevent them from working need to be changed, experts say.…Read More

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The ADA at 25: Important Gains, but Gaps Remain
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The ADA at 25: Important Gains, but Gaps Remain

Knowledge at Wharton·@HashtagPLUS·about 1 month ago
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Gains have been made in the past 25 years with the Americans with Disabilities Act. But more action is needed -- and technology may play a role in further removing barriers and increasing access, experts say.…Read More

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Session Timeouts: The Overlooked Accessibility Barrier In Authentication Design — Smashing Magazine
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Session Timeouts: The Overlooked Accessibility Barrier In Authentication Design — Smashing Magazine

Poorly handled session timeouts are more than a technical inconvenience. They can become serious accessibility barriers that interrupt essential online tasks, especially for people with disabilities.…

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World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'
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World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

dw.com·Matt Pearson·about 2 months ago
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Complaints that the 2026 World Cup, hosted largely by the USA, is a rip off have been widespread and constant. But it's not just the prices that are making it feel impossible for football fans with disabilities.

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