Woman arrested on suspicion of keeping her disabled sister in captivity in BA; victim lived in a room with insects and no hygiene
A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil on charges of holding her disabled sister in inhumane conditions, leading to her severe neglect and abuse.
[Exclusive] No Meetings for a Year... The Ministry of Justice's 'Committee for the Correction of Disability Discrimination' Has Stopped
The Ministry of Justice's committee addressing disability discrimination has not convened for over a year, leading to significant delays in addressing cases of discrimination against disabled individuals.
Incidents in a Protest Against Milei's Disability Law Reform: "He is in a wheelchair, he cannot defend himself"
Protests against the reform of Argentina's Disability Law escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police outside the Casa Rosada.
Women, elderly, and disabled can disembark outside the bus stop in Juiz de Fora; understand
A new law in Juiz de Fora allows women, the elderly, and disabled individuals to disembark from buses at safer locations outside designated stops during nighttime hours.
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.
Young man is arrested on suspicion of raping his own aunt in PiraΓ
A 23-year-old man was arrested in PiraΓ, Brazil, on suspicion of raping his 46-year-old aunt, with evidence of sexual violence and the victim's mental disability being significant factors in the case.
Labor Reform: "A great opportunity was lost to have an inclusive labor law"
Lawyer Elizabeth Aimar argues that the newly approved labor reform in Argentina worsens the situation for people with disabilities.
Roula Pispirigkou: Is she getting out of prison? The request, the 'loophole', and the crucial percentage
Roula Pispirigkou, imprisoned for murdering her three children, is attempting to secure her release due to her poor health and a potential legal 'loophole' regarding disability percentages.
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.
Man arrested suspected of raping a woman with a disability in BelΓ©m
A man has been arrested in BelΓ©m for the suspected rape of a woman with mental disabilities following the birth of her baby.
Security Guard Dismissed for Using Adult Guardianship; Ineligibility Clause Ruled 'Unconstitutional' by Supreme Court Grand Bench
Japan's Supreme Court has ruled that a clause in the security industry law, banning individuals using the adult guardianship system from working as security guards, is unconstitutional.
Supreme Court's Judgment on Fired Security Guard's Appeal Regarding Adult Guardianship System
A former security guard who lost his job due to an adult guardianship law is awaiting a judgment from Japan's Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a disqualification clause that prohibits those under guardianship from working in the security industry.
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.
A truck driver with heart disease achieves total disability despite occasionally working as a tractor driver
A truck driver with heart disease has been granted total permanent disability by the Superior Court of Castilla-La Mancha, even though he occasionally works as a tractor driver, as they ruled that his heart condition prevented him from performing his usual job.
Campinas City Council approves increase in job vacancies for Black and Indigenous people in public competitions and exclusive lanes for PWDs
The Campinas City Council has approved a law increasing job vacancies for Black, Indigenous, and quilombola individuals in public competitions, along with allowing vehicles transporting people with disabilities to use exclusive bus lanes.
The Government regulated the National Emergency Law on Disability, but fears continue among families
The national government issued a partial regulation of the National Emergency Law on Disability, leaving families uncertain about the concrete support available for individuals with disabilities.
Valentina Bassi celebrated the regulation of the disability law and expressed concerns: 'Today it is no longer an emergency, it is a collapse'
Actress Valentina Bassi expressed both satisfaction and skepticism regarding the recent regulation of the National Emergency Law on Disability, stating that the current situation is dire.
The Government Officialized the Disability Emergency Law: Key Changes
The national government has approved the regulations for the National Emergency Law on Disability, establishing operational procedures for a new non-contributory pension system for affected individuals.
The Government regulated the disability emergency law: what changes and why it was activated now
The national government has approved the regulation of the National Emergency Law on Disability, following a judicial ruling that mandated its implementation.
The Government approved the regulation of the emergency law on disability
The Argentine government, led by President Javier Milei, has approved the regulation of the emergency law on disability, which had been previously passed by Congress in mid-2025 after facing delays in its implementation.
New law 2026. Free lawyer advice via phone or WhatsApp
Starting January 1, 2026, new regulations will provide free legal assistance remotely, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities and outlining eligibility criteria for services.
People with disabilities in 'house arrest', we need a social housing law
Anita Herceg, a 37-year-old woman with tetraplegia, has not seen sunlight from her apartment window for over eleven years due to her disability and lack of proper housing adaptations.