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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Silvia Abravanel receives invitation from the PSD to run for federal deputy

Silvia Abravanel has been invited to join the PSD party and run for federal deputy in Sรฃo Paulo, focusing on inclusion for people with disabilities.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Disability is not an obstacle for anyone": Toulouse-Lorient, the unprecedented "Most Inclusive Match" organized by Ligue 1

The Toulouse FC will host the "Most Inclusive Match" against FC Lorient, aiming to promote inclusion for individuals with disabilities during the Ligue 1 game.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahia State Orthopedic Hospital opens vacancies for professionals with disabilities

The Bahia State Orthopedic Hospital in Salvador is offering job opportunities for persons with disabilities in various administrative and healthcare roles.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Disability rights advocates push accessibility for 35 million Nigerians

Disability rights advocates in Nigeria are calling for reforms to improve accessibility for 35 million individuals with disabilities, highlighting the need for inclusive public systems.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Deafblind boy, 5, makes EastEnders debut as mum hopes he'll 'break down barriers'

Five-year-old deafblind boy Harvey Hind makes his acting debut on EastEnders, aiming to inspire other disabled children to pursue their dreams.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauรญ Government inaugurates Equotherapy Center in Floriano; see how to access

The Piauรญ State Government has inaugurated an Equotherapy Center in Floriano to assist individuals with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to Activate a Million Talents?

Poland faces a significant demographic challenge in the labor market, with a projected decline of 2.1 million working-age individuals by 2035, prompting a need to re-evaluate recruitment strategies.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law ensures permanent accessibility on the beaches of Santos for people with disabilities

A new law in Santos guarantees permanent accessibility to the beach and sea for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What They Offer: Working with the Disabled - Italy's Initiative

An initiative in Verona, Italy, allows people with intellectual disabilities to work alongside others, highlighting societal changes over the past 16 years.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Test in which lawyer with dwarfism was disqualified from the competition did not provide adaptations for 'individual conditions'

A lawyer with dwarfism was disqualified from a public competition in Brazil due to the lack of accommodations for his condition during the physical fitness test.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Disabled skating is still searching for a place

The article discusses the exclusion of figure skating for the disabled from the Paralympics, highlighting ongoing prejudices that equate technical skills with physical perfection.

Mar 6 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Inclusion โ€“ not a judgment for the class, but a human connection: what do those who experience it every day say?

The article discusses the importance of social inclusion for individuals with disabilities, highlighting personal experiences that emphasize human connection over bureaucratic processes.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Heartbreaking Account of Psychologist Mariana Kersz on the Challenge of Finding a School for Her Daughter with Disabilities: "I Was Torn Apart Struggling Against a World with Fantasy Inclusion"

Mariana Kersz shares her emotional struggle to find an inclusive school for her daughter Camila, who faced bullying and lack of support due to her disability.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The working group is expected to submit proposals for specific housing solutions for disabled people by the end of March

A working group in Iceland is set to propose specific housing solutions for people with disabilities by March's end.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

City of Athens: March, Month of Inclusion and Visibility

March is designated as the month of inclusion in Athens, with the municipality transforming the city into a vibrant workshop through various educational and cultural actions aimed at breaking down prejudices related to disabilities.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warning issued to National Examination Authority for not accommodating a visually impaired student in exam tasks

Lithuania's National Examination Authority received a warning for failing to provide appropriate exam materials for a visually impaired student during a mathematics exam.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

How a decades-old, 'daunting' act is deterring discrimination reporting

Calls are growing for reforms to the Disability Discrimination Act to prevent discrimination by imposing a positive duty on employers and educators.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She is an executive at a multinational and fights for a more inclusive work world: 'When I said I was deaf, they didn't want to hire me'

Carolina Schmid, a deaf executive at Manpower Argentina, advocates for a more inclusive workplace, sharing her personal experience of discrimination in hiring processes.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ 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 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Eliminating Barriers to Reading for the Intellectually Disabled: Libraries and Publishers' Initiatives

Supporters are working with intellectually disabled individuals to help them read more easily by creating accessible books and engaging them in reading activities.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'My Unhappiness,' says Paes about video in which he imitates blind person at Carnival

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes described his imitation of a blind person during Carnival as an unfortunate mistake after facing backlash online.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
World

UN wants to save on sign language interpreters for meeting on disability rights

The UN plans to cut funding for sign language interpreters during a significant meeting in Geneva concerning disability rights, potentially hindering inclusion efforts.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜You have to find another oneโ€™: why children with complex needs are being turned away from childcare

Children with complex needs in Australia are increasingly being denied access to childcare due to inadequate funding and staff burnout, despite government initiatives aimed at inclusion.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

โ€œEach person has their own characteristicsโ€ - Working together by leveraging strengths regardless of disability

The article discusses the employment of individuals with disabilities in Akashi, Japan, highlighting the importance of inclusive practices in the workplace and the significance of recent legal changes.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

LAMATA unveils award for most PWD-friendly bus operators

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has introduced an award to recognize bus operators that enhance accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Lagos.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kebbi LG chairman donates wheelchairs, cash to persons living with disabilities

The Chairman of Koko-Besse Local Government Area in Nigeria provided wheelchairs and cash support to 75 persons living with disabilities to promote inclusion and economic empowerment.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inclusion on the Avenue: Deaf Friends, Four Blind Brothers, and an Autistic Boy Experience Carnival in an Inclusive Area at the Sambadrome

The article highlights the inclusive experiences of disabled individuals at the Sรฃo Paulo Carnival, showcasing the vibrancy of samba and the importance of accessibility at such events.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Personal Assistant: An Institution That Is Here to Stay

The Greek government is implementing a personal assistant service for individuals with disabilities as part of a broader social reform aimed at improving their inclusion in society.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Beach patrols no problem for surf lifesaver in powered wheelchair

Michael Lord, a 70-year-old wheelchair user, has been a dedicated surf lifesaver at Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie, using his powered wheelchair to perform his duties.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plzeลˆ will finally start building the first home for autistics in the region

Plzeลˆ is set to begin construction on its first facility dedicated to supporting individuals with autism in the region.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Podcast: "Is that fair?": "Inclusion does not mean we all have to become best friends"

The podcast discusses the portrayal of disabled individuals in media, highlighting the need for societal inclusion without the extremes of heroism or victimization.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

In the Census, 30% of municipalities say they do not have support professionals for students with disabilities

30% of Brazilian municipalities report lacking educational support professionals for students with disabilities, as per the 2024 School Census.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Inclusion: Federal Government Aims to Reduce Barriers for People with Disabilities

The German federal government has received approval for a law aimed at reducing barriers for people with disabilities in public spaces by 2035.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Disability Inclusion Shouldnโ€™t Be a Photo-Op

Disability inclusion in Nigeria is often performative, focusing on visibility rather than genuine change for people with disabilities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

PDP chieftain proposes N1.9bn budget for disability inclusion in Ogun

Segun Showunmi calls for a N1.9 billion budget for improving disability inclusion in Ogun State, highlighting the need for better policies and infrastructure.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Is there room for children with autism in Greece?

A 12-year-old non-verbal autistic child is denied entry to a play area due to an age restriction, highlighting Greece's ongoing neglect of disability inclusion in everyday life.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Life & Tech

Disabled and Authorities: Ignored Instead of Included

Many people with disabilities require assistance in daily life, but often do not receive it due to perceptions of it being too costly.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sessions of the Teresina City Council now have broadcasts with a sign language interpreter

The Teresina City Council has started providing Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) interpreters during ordinary sessions, allowing deaf individuals to follow discussions and decisions live on TV Cรขmara's YouTube channel.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Inclusion in the Dachau District: Representatives for People with Disabilities Wanted

The Dachau district is seeking a representative and deputy for people with disabilities to serve as a central liaison between these individuals, the district administration, and other stakeholders.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

People: She now has a Fidget Spinner

Mattel has released a new Barbie doll with autism, designed in collaboration with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, following their previous launch of a doll featuring type 1 diabetes.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Typical German: Dancing knows no disability

The article discusses the challenges and misconceptions faced by people with disabilities, emphasizing how dancing and self-expression should be inclusive regardless of physical limitations.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How We Talk About Disability

The article discusses the portrayal of people with disabilities in media, emphasizing their frequent exclusion from authoritative roles and discussions in various professional fields.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Free train travel and people with disabilities

From January 1, 2026, the Croatian Railways will provide free train travel for people with disabilities holding a national or European disability card, in addition to existing benefits for children, students, retirees, and seniors.

Jan 2 โ€ข 18:30 UTC

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