"Resources for the Weak Instrumentalized for the Referendum". FI's Denunciation in Naples
Forza Italia officials have accused the City of Naples of improperly using a municipal van intended for disabled individuals to promote a campaign against the referendum.
[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.
The Seimas will consider legislation relevant to persons with disabilities
Legislation addressing the status of persons with disabilities in Lithuania is set to be discussed by the Seimas to rectify existing legal uncertainties about their rights.
Woman has sentence quashed by Tanzania court after over a decade on death row
Lemi Limbu, a woman with intellectual disabilities, has had her death sentence overturned by a Tanzanian court after more than ten years of incarceration.
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.
Wetherspoons apologises to blind man after family kicked out of pub over guide dog
Wetherspoons has issued an apology after a blind man and his family were ejected from a pub due to his guide dog.
The Seimas will consider a proposal to create the opportunity for students to learn sign language
The Lithuanian Seimas is set to discuss a proposal allowing students to learn sign language as part of their education curriculum, backed by a significant majority of parliament members.
"Wheelchair Cyclists Go Out in Public Sports Fields"... Chae Ji-soo Has Filed an Administrative Appeal
Chae Ji-soo, a 40-year-old amateur wheelchair cyclist, has been barred from using a local track, raising issues about the accessibility of public sports facilities for disabled individuals.
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.
"Humiliated and mocked for wanting to go to the bathroom". Disabled girl forced to change schools
A disabled girl in Italy was humiliated and mocked by school staff for requesting assistance to go to the bathroom, leading her to change schools after six months of unmet needs.
Supermarket is convicted for calling hearing-impaired employee 'little deaf one'
A supermarket chain in Sorocaba, Brazil, was ordered to pay R$ 21,200 in damages for moral harassment of a hearing-impaired cashier.
Complaint by the association "Cry for the Disabled": Danger of children being left without a special school in Athens
The association "Cry for the Disabled" warns of a potential closure of a special school in Athens due to deemed unsafe building conditions.
Imprisoned for 25 Years and Fed Scraps: the Sentence Against the Woman Who Enslaved a Young Woman with Disabilities
A 56-year-old British woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison for enslavement after forcing a young woman with a disability to work as a domestic slave in unsanitary conditions for 25 years.
Disability service providers announce cessation of activities due to lack of state payments
Disability service providers in Argentina are planning to halt operations due to overdue payments from the government.
Winter Paralympics star abandoned by parents was born with webbed fingers near Chernobyl
Oksana Masters, a Winter Paralympics champion who was abandoned by her parents and born with webbed fingers due to the Chernobyl disaster, recently won her sixth gold medal in the Para biathlon.
Ganghwa County begins closure procedures for 'sexual violence against disabled people' facility... Decision expected on the 27th
Ganghwa County is initiating procedures to close the 'Saekdongwon' facility following allegations of sexual abuse against residents.
Video: Disability Compounds Challenges for Displaced Persons in Shelters in Lebanon
The article highlights the struggles of a displaced Syrian man with disabilities living in a shelter in Lebanon, revealing the dire conditions faced by individuals with physical challenges in such settings.
โNo Spaceโ - Paris Baguette Blocked Wheelchair Customersโฆ Human Rights Commission Says โDiscrimination Against People with Disabilitiesโ
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea determined that a franchise owner of Paris Baguette discriminated against a wheelchair user by refusing them entry on the grounds of space and other customers' inconvenience.
"We Must End State Violence Against the Vulnerable" - Launch of the Forced Sterilization Countermeasure Committee
A new committee has been established to address the ongoing forced sterilization and reproductive rights violations against people with disabilities in South Korea.
Duchess Sophie shares truth about being a working royal in rare interview
Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh discusses her royal responsibilities and ongoing support for King Charles in a rare podcast interview.
Why Canโt I Run for the European Parliament? A Man with Limited Legal Capacity Failed in Court
The article discusses the difficulties faced by a man with limited legal capacity in attempting to run for a seat in the European Parliament.
What mistakes do HR personnel make in determining the right to additional leave due to disability?
The article discusses common mistakes made by HR personnel when determining employee rights to additional leave linked to disabilities in Poland.
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.
Camilla Feitosa is appointed secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Aracaju
Camilla Feitosa has been appointed as the new municipal secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Aracaju, Brazil.
Sadness for Maria Lada: Pioneer in the fight for accessibility, the woman who lost her life at 'Eleftherios Venizelos'
Maria Lada, a prominent advocate for disability rights and co-founder of the organization YPERION, tragically died after falling while disembarking from a plane at Athens International Airport.
Deaths: With a wide smile, she surpassed life expectancy and fought for rights
Fatine, a young girl diagnosed with severe muscular dystrophy, defied her expected life span while advocating for her rights and education.
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.
Business Profile Veronica Hedenmark, 48, has died
Veronica Hedenmark, a prominent entrepreneur and advocate for disability rights in Sweden, passed away at the age of 48 after a challenging life marked by chronic illness.
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.
E.S.A.ฮผฮตฮ: Requests a meeting with Domna Michaillidou regarding the Personal Assistant โ What issues have arisen
The Greek National Confederation of Disabled People has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister of Social Cohesion, Domna Michaillidou, to address concerns regarding the pilot phase evaluation and transition to the full implementation of the Personal Assistant Service.
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.
A Member of Parliament Proposes to Include Sign Language in Elective Subjects in Schools
A Lithuanian MP proposes to include sign language as an elective subject in schools to promote the profession of sign language interpreters and to fulfill international human rights commitments.
8-year-old left her wheelchair, crawled 83 steps, and changed America forever
An 8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy crawled up the steps of the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the struggle for disability rights in America.
Residents were offended by the behavior of the retail network: they did not understand why it was done
Residents expressed outrage over the management of parking spaces for disabled individuals after snow was piled on top of them at a local "Norfa" supermarket.
โWhatโs it to you?โ The Military Police apologizes for parking in a disability spot, but doubts the allegedly rude response from the driver
The Military Police in Estonia has apologized for parking in a disabled spot but expressed skepticism towards the driver's reported rude response.
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.
Summary of the Judgment: The Disqualification Clause of the Security Services Act is 'Unconstitutional' as Decided by the Supreme Court Grand Bench
Japan's Supreme Court ruled that the disqualification clause in the Security Services Act, which barred individuals under the adult guardianship system from working in security, is unconstitutional.
[Exclusive] Bangudae Hospital in Ulsan, Corporate Supervision by Busan City... "Confusion in Responding to Human Rights Violations"
The supervision of Bangudae Hospital in Ulsan, where incidents of assaults on patients have occurred, is hampered by jurisdictional disarray between the hospital's managing corporation and local authorities.
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.
Court overturns reform that prevented minors with disabilities from participating in the parliament of Quintana Roo
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation invalidated a reform that discriminated against minors with disabilities by preventing them from participating in the State of Quintana Roo's Parliament for People with Disabilities.
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.
Plzeล will finally start building the first home for autistics in the region
Plzeล is set to begin construction on its first facility dedicated to supporting individuals with autism in the region.
Uber quietly settles 'David vs Goliath' guide dog refusal case
Uber has agreed to an external review of its practices following a settlement in a discrimination case involving a woman refused rides with her guide dog.
After 4 years of a complaint from disability organizations, the Human Rights Commission recommends the abolition of the limit on the number of braille information materials
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended the elimination of the limit on braille pamphlets and the expansion of sign language interpretation to ensure the practical voting rights of disabled individuals.
Disability Inclusion Shouldnโt Be a Photo-Op
Disability inclusion in Nigeria is often performative, focusing on visibility rather than genuine change for people with disabilities.
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.
Ian Moche called on Congress to sanction or expel Lilia Lemoine for the received insults
Twelve-year-old activist Ian Moche is urging Argentina's Congress to discipline or expel deputy Lilia Lemoine after she made derogatory comments about him and his mother.
Letter to the Editor: The Employment Agency is clipping the wings of the disabled
Long-time employment officer Anna Elvemoen criticizes the Employment Agency for failing to provide legally mandated support to disabled individuals in the job market, leading to daily violations of their rights.
Reservation made but denied because of wheelchair... Human Rights Commission recommends correction to hotel refusing disabled guests
The National Human Rights Commission recommended a hotel to correct its discrimination against a wheelchair-bound guest after it canceled their reservation on the grounds that it did not have accessible rooms available.
You see a pedestrian with a white cane crossing the street: What you should do
The article discusses the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act in ensuring safety and rights for individuals with disabilities while driving and parking.