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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social Security incorporates 11 pathologies that will allow early retirement due to disability at age 56

Spain's Social Security has added 11 new medical conditions that allow individuals with disabilities to retire early at age 56 without a pension reduction.

Feb 26 • 22:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

35-year-old sentenced to custody for serious human trafficking

A 35-year-old has been sentenced to custody for serious human trafficking and sexual abuse involving vulnerable victims, including individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Two sisters diagnosed with cone and rod dystrophy use special filters to avoid light and further their studies: 'They are very independent girls'

Two sisters from Baeza, Ecuador, diagnosed with visual disabilities, use special filters to help them navigate their studies and daily lives.

Feb 26 • 16:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Avoiding Double Punishment": Senators Vote on Text for Parents of Seriously Ill Children

French senators have unanimously passed a law aimed at better supporting parents of children with serious illnesses or disabilities, extending their leave following a diagnosis and simplifying administrative procedures.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Elections: TSE Begins Analyzing Rules for the Election; Internet Campaigns Will Be Discussed

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil has begun discussions on the rules for the upcoming elections, focusing on various electoral themes including campaign regulations and ensuring voting rights for people with disabilities.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Psychologist breaks down SEND White Paper and what it will mean for parents

A psychologist analyzes the government’s new SEND White Paper, which proposes substantial reforms affecting special education needs and disabilities in England.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Second In-Depth Investigation Report on Saekdongwon Delivered to Police... Multiple Victims' Testimony of Assault

The government of Ganghwa County, Incheon, has submitted a second in-depth investigation report regarding allegations of abuse at the Saekdongwon facility for people with severe disabilities to the police, revealing testimonies from multiple victims.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Disability Rights Group Claims "Illegal Eviction and Violence"... Suing Seoul Transportation Corporation

The National Coalition for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (NCEDPD) has filed a lawsuit against Seoul Transportation Corporation and subway security personnel, alleging illegal eviction and physical violence during a protest.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Disability Sports: Winter Sports for All

An inclusion initiative in Germany allows children with disabilities to experience winter sports, promoting community engagement and accessibility in athletics.

Feb 25 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ed Davey accuses care home trustee of embezzlement amid watchdog enquiry

Ed Davey has accused a care home trustee of embezzlement, triggering an inquiry by charity watchdogs into financial mismanagement at a care facility for adults with severe learning disabilities.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Young people with disabilities continue to participate in the organization of the Latvian basketball team’s games

Youth with disabilities will continue to assist in organizing the Latvian men's basketball team's games, as confirmed by the Latvian Basketball Union (LBS).

Feb 25 • 13:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Veiki Laan: if a wheelchair does not fit into the law, then the problem is the law itself

Veiki Laan advocates for more reasonable measures in law, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities in political discourse.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Digital Education for 65+ and People with Disabilities: Lessons for e-payments, gov.gr, and applications until March 15

Applications are now open for a pilot program aimed at teaching digital skills to citizens over 65 and people with disabilities in Greece.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Sudan: People With Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have been accused of targeting and abusing people with disabilities during their recent takeover in El Fasher.

Feb 25 • 05:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Industry and Disability: When Empathy and Work are Sources of Value and Dignity

The article discusses the role of Aspanias, an NGO supporting people with intellectual disabilities, in promoting employment and dignity within the industrial sector.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

A Very Brief Literacy on Disability

The article discusses the importance of understanding disability as a human condition and highlights the need for greater awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

Feb 24 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza City Hall opens 120 vacancies for free technology courses for women and people with disabilities

The city of Fortaleza has launched a free training course with 120 vacancies aimed at women and people with disabilities in the field of information technology.

Feb 24 • 17:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New podcast provides a unique insight into a very special school

A new podcast offers an in-depth look at specialized education provided for children with complex disabilities at a public school in Denmark.

Feb 24 • 17:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The family bakery reopened to pay for her son's treatment

Estefanía Salazar reopened her family bakery to finance ongoing medical treatments for her son Nico, who has severe disabilities.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video to make major change affecting 18m people

New regulations in the UK will require major streaming services to improve accessibility for millions of people with disabilities.

Feb 24 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: 64-year-old surrenders to police for attempted rape of disabled twin sisters

A 64-year-old Albanian man has surrendered to the police in Kypseli, Greece, following allegations of attempting to rape two 25-year-old twin sisters with disabilities.

Feb 24 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government bans bullfighting shows that mock people with disabilities

The Spanish government has enacted a decree to prohibit bullfighting shows that ridicule individuals with disabilities, specifically targeting comedic acts involving bullfighters with dwarfism.

Feb 24 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government bans 'demeaning' comic-bullfighting shows for people with disabilities through a royal decree

The Spanish government has enacted a royal decree to ban comic-bullfighting shows that demean individuals with disabilities, particularly those with dwarfism.

Feb 24 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major rule change gets train users a third off rail tickets from Sunday

A new rule allowing a broader range of disabilities to qualify for a discount railcard will take effect this Sunday, offering eligible users a one-third discount on train tickets.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Education - Making Case for 7 Million Nigerian Children With Disabilities

The article discusses the challenges faced by 7 million Nigerian children with disabilities who remain out of school due to systemic barriers.

Feb 24 • 09:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eighty years of solitude: "Society does not pay attention to who is next to it"

The article discusses the feelings of loneliness experienced by individuals, especially the elderly and people with disabilities, and how technology is sometimes a means of connection during these times.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí offers 240 free vacancies in courses for educating people with visual disabilities

Piauí has announced 240 free training spots aimed at educating and supporting professionals and students working with people who have visual disabilities.

Feb 23 • 20:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Multi-billion plan for schools unveiled as children in Year 2 onwards to get new system

A multi-billion pound investment is set to reform mainstream schools by enhancing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 23 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents? – podcast

The podcast discusses the UK government's planned overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system and its reception among MPs and parents.

Feb 23 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled

The UK government has announced significant reforms to the support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities, affecting how many receive personalized education plans starting in 2030.

Feb 23 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: Missing 64-year-old who sexually assaulted a disabled person – The new complaint

A 64-year-old man in Kypseli is missing after allegations of sexual assault against a 25-year-old woman with disabilities surfaced.

Feb 23 • 15:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Man charged with attempted murder at LSS housing facility

A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly choked an employee at a housing facility for people with disabilities in Sweden.

Feb 23 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul

A significant reduction in the provision of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England is set to be implemented following recent government reforms.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

13 bombshell changes to schools from new SEND support and classroom shake-up

New plans have been announced in the UK to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in schools, focusing on greater support and inclusivity for students.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Up to 600 PLN to cover energy costs from PFRON. Application process has started

Financial support up to 600 PLN is now available for adults with disabilities and children requiring home ventilation under the PFRON program.

Feb 23 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Teaching union claims extra £4bn for Send overhaul just ‘drop in bucket’ compared with what’s needed – UK politics live

The teaching union asserts that the UK government's additional £4 billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is inadequate compared to the real financial needs for reform.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Inclusive Employer: How 'Rimi' Creates Jobs for Different People

The article discusses how 'Rimi Baltic' has made the inclusion of diverse talents in the workplace a fundamental part of its business strategy, creating adaptive work environments for individuals with various needs.

Feb 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Disability-Friendly Hospitals’ to Be Operated Nationwide in Eight Locations by 2030

The South Korean government plans to designate and operate eight ‘Disability-Friendly Hospitals’ by 2030 to support the entire clinical process for people with disabilities.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NGO Launches Action Plan to End Violence Against Women With Disabilities

A Nigerian NGO has launched a Technical Action and Sustainability Plan aimed at addressing violence against women with disabilities in Ogun State.

Feb 23 • 04:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul

Ministers in England are set to announce a £4 billion overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, aimed at improving education provisions for children.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer makes key promise as major school SEND plans announced

Keir Starmer has pledged to enhance support for families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through a £4 billion funding initiative for mainstream schools.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From telemarketing to sales: learn about the 2,177 job vacancies available in the Piracicaba region

There are 2,177 job vacancies across five cities in the Piracicaba region of Brazil, with opportunities in various sectors and specific openings for people with disabilities.

Feb 22 • 21:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kypseli - How the mother prevented the disaster: The moment the mother catches the seemingly innocent attempted rapist of the 25-year-old woman with disabilities

A mother intervened just in time to stop an attempted sexual assault on her disabled daughter in Kypseli, Greece.

Feb 22 • 20:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mainstream schools to receive extra funding for SEND pupils as part of £4bn package

The UK government is allocating an additional £4 billion to mainstream schools to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Feb 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kypseli – sexual assault on a person with disabilities: How the perpetrator met the mother and gained access to the apartment

Authorities are searching for a 64-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting two 25-year-old women with disabilities in Kypseli, Greece.

Feb 22 • 14:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Björn Säfsten is setting up a dance performance in a hospital environment

Choreographer Björn Säfsten presents a dance performance called 'Loop' tailored for audiences with significant intellectual disabilities, marking his first work with this demographic.

Feb 22 • 14:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Disabled, everything changes for car permits: the new platform and the Cude

The Italian government is implementing a new national system to streamline car permit processes for drivers with disabilities, aiming to facilitate their mobility across the country and within the EU.

Feb 22 • 13:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state cut supported vacations for families with disabilities – joy and sorrow surfaced during the last vacation in Vuokatti

The Finnish government has eliminated subsidized vacations for families with disabilities, which has a significant impact on their daily lives, as evidenced by the final vacation hosted in Vuokatti.

Feb 22 • 06:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of raping a woman with a disability in Belém

A man has been arrested in Belém for the suspected rape of a woman with mental disabilities following the birth of her baby.

Feb 21 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Orphans of femicide face abandonment and difficulties in Brazil

At least 4,116 children, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities have been left without support due to femicide cases in Brazil since January 2023, according to a study by Lesfem.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC

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