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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office Receives Case of Facility Director Accused of Sexual Violence Against Disabled Individuals... Police to Continue Investigation of Assault and Abduction

The director of a facility for severely disabled people in Incheon has been charged with sexual abuse against residents, while police are conducting further investigations into additional abuse allegations.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ANDIS Case: Diego Spagnuolo appealed his prosecution for corruption in the disabled assistance organization

Diego Spagnuolo, accused of leading an illicit association in the ANDIS case, appeals his prosecution, claiming lack of involvement in corruption activities.

Feb 26 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Let me in!’ The artist inviting you to protest outside major art venues he can’t access

Hugo Flavelle leads a playful protest with supporters outside cultural venues in Perth, highlighting accessibility issues for disabled artists.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Operation turned an athlete into a disabled person on liquid food. Proper compensation ordered only after 21 years by the Supreme Court

The Czech Supreme Court has ordered proper compensation for a former athlete who became disabled after an operation, 21 years after the event occurred.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Disabled activist and guest of Ilhan Omar says she did not intend to disrupt State of the Union

Aliya Rahman, an activist and guest of Ilhan Omar, expressed that she did not plan to disrupt the State of the Union address despite being forcibly removed from the event.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

A drunk man tried to kiss a disabled woman and refused to leave

A drunk man attempted to kiss a disabled woman in a public setting, and when asked to leave, he refused to comply.

Feb 26 • 09:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Shiva Started to Walk, Navaraj Will Get a Prosthesis. A Polish Group Helps the Disabled in Nepal

A group of Polish volunteers travels to Nepal to assist in the rehabilitation of disabled individuals, providing prosthetic limbs and support.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: In Alūksne, snow is cleared from disabled parking spaces after the snowstorm

Following a heavy snowstorm in Alūksne, services have removed snow from the streets but left disabled parking spaces blocked.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Thousands more rail users to qualify for major discount within days

Thousands of rail users in the UK will become eligible for the Disabled Persons Railcard, providing significant discounts on fares.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conquering the Field from a Wheelchair! The Stadium Resonated with the Boundless Joys of Disabled Players' Achievements

A unique cricket competition featuring wheelchair-bound players was held in Jhansi, showcasing remarkable talent and determination.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Indigenous killer’s race a mitigating factor as appeal court reduces his jail term

An Indigenous man in Ontario has had his life sentence for murder reduced to 12 years for his role in a home invasion that resulted in the death of a disabled man.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP disability employment support plans for 2026 and beyond

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled new initiatives to enhance employment opportunities for disabled individuals and those with long-term health conditions.

Feb 25 • 05:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Snow piles created in parking spaces for disabled people by street cleaners in Riga

Street cleaners in Riga are neglecting designated parking spots for disabled individuals, leading to frustrations for parents trying to drop off their children at school.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

E.S.A.μεΑ: Requests a meeting with Domna Michaillidou regarding the Personal Assistant – 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.

Feb 24 • 12:56 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hundreds of thousands of people to get one-third off price of rail tickets - full list

Starting Sunday, eligibility for the Disabled Persons Railcard will expand, allowing hundreds of thousands more to qualify for a one-third discount on train fares.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: 'He abused me when I was seven,' says the daughter of the 64-year-old

A daughter's revelation of past abuse exacerbates a shocking case of sexual assault against a disabled woman in Kypseli.

Feb 24 • 06:34 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After learning how to get to the hospital, the man burst out: "This is mockery"

A local man's frustration with new transport regulations for disabled individuals highlights significant accessibility issues in Kėdainiai, Lithuania.

Feb 23 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Children left alone in filthy home 'for days' covered in faeces and trying to eat raw meat

A mother is accused of neglect for reportedly abandoning her two disabled children in a filthy home in Michigan, prompting a police investigation following a neighbor's call.

Feb 23 • 16:49 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police capture additional 8 victims of assault at Saekdongwon facility and investigate 4 suspects

Police have identified eight additional victims of assault at the Saekdongwon facility for disabled individuals and have initiated investigations on four staff members suspected of involvement.

Feb 23 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Bureaucracy Paralyzes: Transportation for the Disabled in Kedainiai Becomes a Nightmare

A resident of Kedainiai expresses frustration over new bureaucratic hurdles for accessing transportation services for the disabled.

Feb 23 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I applaud Tesco for introducing new parking rule but there's just 1 problem'

Tesco is trialing a new parking scheme aimed at preventing the misuse of parent and child and disabled parking spaces, with potential fines for violators.

Feb 23 • 09:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spraying Paint Prohibited for Facilities Used by Children, the Elderly, and Disabled Individuals

New regulations in South Korea ban spray painting for facilities frequented by children, the elderly, and disabled individuals to reduce air pollutants.

Feb 23 • 03:06 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
🇮🇹 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

“Absurd situation”: a young man with a severe disability is on the conscription lists

A Lithuanian mother is distressed after her disabled son was again included in the conscription lists despite providing proof of his condition to the military two years earlier.

Feb 22 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: A family acquaintance is alleged to have raped a 25-year-old disabled woman

Authorities are searching for a 64-year-old man who is accused of raping a 25-year-old disabled woman in her home in Kypseli, Greece.

Feb 22 • 07:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Lens-Monaco: the pride reaction of ASM, exemplary Thauvin and Udol, Risser the disabled... The tops & flops

AS Monaco made a stunning comeback to win 3-2 against Lens in Ligue 1, showcasing remarkable individual performances and a critical mistake from the Lens goalkeeper.

Feb 21 • 18:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: Mother reported sexual abuse against her 25-year-old disabled daughter - 'The cameras spoke'

A mother has reported that her 25-year-old disabled daughter was sexually assaulted in their home in Kypseli, Greece, an incident discovered through home surveillance footage.

Feb 21 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I moved to a new home and had to wait eight years to use the front door

A woman in the UK details her eight-year struggle to gain access to her home due to issues with securing a Disabled Facilities Grant for necessary modifications.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Kypseli: Report of sexual abuse of two 25-year-old disabled twins

A serious report of sexual abuse involving two 25-year-old disabled twin sisters in Kypseli has raised alarm among authorities in Greece.

Feb 21 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds

A study indicates that the decline in remote work opportunities threatens employment for disabled individuals, who rely on remote jobs.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gang-linked man disabled waterworks in Västerås

A 30-year-old man, previously convicted for serious crimes related to the gang Dödspatrullen, sabotaged a waterworks facility in Västerås.

Feb 21 • 09:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

When a father of a child with severe autism requests a transfer – A trial for Greece in 2026

A father's appeal sheds light on the struggles of families with disabled children in Greece, emphasizing the need for better support and understanding.

Feb 21 • 08:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Challenges of the labor market: is there a place for everyone and how EU support helps to stay in circulation

Despite a labor shortage, many seniors, disabled individuals, and youth in Latvia remain excluded from the job market.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Conduct Additional Searches at Saekdongwon Amid Allegations of Subsidy Misappropriation

Police in Incheon are investigating the facility Saekdongwon for alleged misappropriation of government subsidies intended for disabled residents.

Feb 20 • 04:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Deputy Defended Labor Reform and Tailhade Accused Him of Denying Compensation to an Incapacitated Worker

Deputy Pablo Outes defended the government's labor reform, while Rodolfo Tailhade accused him of denying compensation to a disabled worker.

Feb 20 • 00:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Nine years in prison for repeatedly raping a disabled woman

Sigurjón Ólafsson has been sentenced to nine years in prison for repeatedly raping a mentally disabled woman and forcing others to do the same.

Feb 19 • 15:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Director of the Colorful Garden facility arrested for sexual abuse of residents with disabilities

The director of a facility for severely disabled individuals in Incheon has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing residents, despite his denial of the allegations.

Feb 19 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

“What’s it to you?” 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.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter power outage left disabled father and son in the cold: if you don’t like it, go to court

A winter power outage in Harju County left a disabled father and his son without heat for three days, raising questions about the legality of the outage.

Feb 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REVIEW: When You See Simon, You Feel Like a Lucky Charm and a Guilty One

The play 'We Will See Simon!' at the Estonian Youth Theatre adeptly tackles the challenges faced by disabled individuals through a vibrant adaptation of a New Zealand novel.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Average benefits for the disabled nearly 650,000 krónur

The average benefits for disabled individuals in Iceland are approaching 650,000 krónur, raising concerns of disincentivizing work among those on temporary disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Obligation for ‘Barrier-Free Kiosks’ Needs Detailed Explanation and Standards

The recent implementation of accessibility mandates for disabled individuals using kiosks has led to confusion and a lack of clear guidelines for compliance among public institutions and businesses.

Feb 18 • 09:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The gold of Elana, the super mom who raises two disabled children

Elana Meyers Taylor, an Olympic gold medalist, exemplifies the possibility of breaking stereotypes in sports, raising her child with disabilities while achieving athletic success.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murder of Venezuelan child in PR: suspect interrupted electronic bracelet signal three days before the crime

A Venezuelan child was found murdered in Brazil on February 15, and the prime suspect had disabled his electronic monitoring device days prior to the crime.

Feb 17 • 15:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tugboat Owners: Proposals for Measures to Prevent 'Tempi' at Sea

Greek tugboat owners are calling for measures to ensure maritime safety following recent incidents involving disabled cruise ships.

Feb 17 • 14:31 UTC

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