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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"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.

Mar 22 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 21 • 21:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide's new customer update across 605 branches affects 'one in four people'

Nationwide has launched access guides for over 605 branches to improve disabled access information for customers in the UK.

Mar 20 • 14:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

One moment, the family was on a shopping trip. The next, his parents and two brothers were shot in front of him

A family outing to celebrate Eid tragically turned into a horrific event when the parents and siblings were shot in front of their disabled son.

Mar 20 • 08:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[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.

Mar 20 • 05:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Digital Village’ for the Disabled Opens in Cheongju to Experience Jobs, Play, and Rehabilitation in Virtual Reality

A new facility called ‘Digital Village’ has been opened in Cheongju, enabling disabled individuals to engage in job training, recreational activities, and rehabilitation using digital content like VR and AR.

Mar 20 • 05:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pregnant employee offended by comments of 'ugly belly' and 'disabled child' cried at work and was shaken

A pregnant ex-employee was awarded over R$ 22,000 for moral damages after being targeted by derogatory comments from her manager at a fast food franchise in Goiânia.

Mar 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum claimed she 'had no choice' after stabbing disabled daughter 14 times

Carla Lovejoy was sentenced indefinitely after stabbing her disabled daughter, Isabella, multiple times in a fatal attack attributed to a perceived lack of options.

Mar 19 • 18:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In the Saeima Elections, 110 Voting Stations in Riga Will Be Accessible to People in Wheelchairs

In the upcoming Saeima elections, 110 voting stations in Riga will be accessible to individuals using wheelchairs, increasing the total to 70% of all stations.

Mar 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire

A British Columbia resident's struggle to find long-term care for his disabled brother highlights a critical care facility shortage in the region and dissatisfaction over recent government delays in construction projects.

Mar 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Inquiry into the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly

Finland's parliamentary social and health committee decided to seek an evaluation from the Constitutional Law Committee regarding the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly and disabled, reversing a previous decision.

Mar 19 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pregnant employee who was insulted with comments 'ugly belly' and 'disabled child' must be compensated, determines Justice

A pregnant employee who faced derogatory comments at a Burger King franchise in Goiânia, Brazil, is set to be compensated for moral harassment by a court ruling.

Mar 19 • 10:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exhibition Supporting the Disabled Living Facility 'Joy Village'

A charity exhibition titled 'Together at Joy Village 2026 - How Are You?' is being held to raise funds for the Joy Village facility for individuals with severe developmental disabilities in Paju, South Korea.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecution detains and indicts the head of the disabled facility on charges of sexual violence against disabled individuals

The head of a facility for the severely disabled in South Korea has been arrested and indicted for sexually abusing residents over a decade.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are companies hiring disabled people just for show?

A study by IIT Madras and SASTRA University reveals that despite laws promoting equal employment for disabled individuals in India, many companies are hiring only those who are already 'job-ready', neglecting those who require support.

Mar 19 • 02:38 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 00:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Disabled workers sick pay update as new rules come in from April 2026

From April 2026, changes to Statutory Sick Pay will be implemented in the UK, aimed at ensuring financial security for disabled workers and preventing workplace infections.

Mar 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The police dispersed a protest by disabled people in front of the Casa Rosada

Police dispersed a protest by disabled individuals outside the Casa Rosada, leading to a tense confrontation.

Mar 18 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable clandestine runway in Los Ríos during the third day of curfew

The Armed Forces of Ecuador have disabled a clandestine runway in Los Ríos as part of operations during a curfew aimed at combating narcoterrorism.

Mar 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court requests a reform from the Government to punish the abandonment of persons with physical disabilities

The Supreme Court of Spain has formally requested a legal reform to penalize the abandonment of individuals with physical disabilities, after a ruling that absolved a caregiver from responsibility for neglecting a disabled man.

Mar 18 • 12:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She felt that the country was putting obstacles in front of her disabled son and found quality of life in a dream place: "It was exhausting"

An Argentine mother moved her family to Italy seeking better opportunities and quality of life for her disabled son due to the obstacles they faced in Argentina.

Mar 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Life ends in just 4 seconds! Truck runs over helper's six wheels

A truck driver fatally crushed Rajesh Prajapati, a disabled helper, under six of the truck's wheels in Uttar Pradesh during a brief incident at a toll plaza.

Mar 18 • 04:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

UFO prevented a global nuclear conflict, according to former Cold War official

A former U.S. Air Force official has revealed that unidentified flying objects reportedly disabled several nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Power outage at Ryhov - patient was left without oxygen: 'I panicked'

A patient at Ryhov Hospital experienced a power outage that disabled her oxygen machine, causing her distress, although hospital officials noted that backup systems were in place.

Mar 17 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The handle broke in just a week, the tire burst, a video of the tricycle given to Soni went viral

A video of a disabled girl named Soni Kumari from Bihar receiving a second-hand tricycle has gone viral, highlighting the inadequate support provided to her despite her determination to pursue education.

Mar 17 • 14:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Do Dads of Disabled Children Do Enough? Kenya Study Points to Misunderstood Ways of Caring

A study explores the involvement of fathers in the education of children with disabilities in Kenya, highlighting the influence of societal norms on their engagement.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Complaints are pouring into administrative courts from the disabled – Timo Pulkkinen challenges the welfare area because he cannot take a shower at home

Timo Pulkkinen, a visually impaired resident, is seeking judicial intervention after being denied a shower replacement in his apartment, raising concerns about accessibility for the disabled.

Mar 17 • 06:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"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.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Facilities Corporation Ignores Supreme Court Ruling, Again Rejects 'Call Taxi' Application for Severely Disabled Person

The Seoul Facilities Corporation continues to deny taxi service requests from severely disabled individuals, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling stating otherwise.

Mar 15 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 15 • 19:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Seconds Drama: New Silver for Vilde Nilsen

Vilde Nilsen secured her fourth Paralympic medal by winning silver in the 20 km race at Val di Fiemme.

Mar 15 • 10:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inside a family's 'exhausting' battle with the NDIS to support disabled son

A Perth family faces an uphill battle with the NDIS to secure adequate care for their disabled son, Azzrah, who has multiple disabilities and a life-limiting prognosis.

Mar 15 • 00:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

"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.

Mar 14 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

One Egg a Day: An American Locked His Disabled Wife in Their Bedroom for Five Years

An American man is facing charges for allegedly locking his disabled wife in their bedroom for five years in Houston, Texas.

Mar 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ukraine Taken Out Factory for Russian Missile 'Brains'

Ukraine has successfully disabled a factory that produced key components for Russian missiles.

Mar 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Halla-aho's Surprise Visit to the Crisis Committee – Here's What Krista Kiuru Commented

Finnish Parliament Speaker Jussi Halla-aho made an unexpected appearance at the Social and Health Committee meeting to discuss legislation regarding digital services for the elderly and disabled.

Mar 13 • 09:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turmoil in the Social Affairs and Health Committee – Speaker Halla-aho Called for Help

The Finnish Parliament's Social Affairs and Health Committee is experiencing another conflict over potential amendments to a law related to digital services for the elderly and disabled.

Mar 13 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable 51 illegal mining camps in three provinces of the Amazon

The Ecuadorean Armed Forces disabled 51 clandestine illegal mining camps in under 48 hours across three provinces in the Amazon.

Mar 12 • 21:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The misuse of disabled parking permits has increased significantly: permits are even being recycled within families, despite the permit holder being deceased

The misuse of disabled parking permits in Finland has increased dramatically, with unauthorized usage reportedly doubling over three years.

Mar 12 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Disappearance of disabled dog mobilizes task force with drones and volunteers searching in forests and reservoirs in the interior of SP

The disappearance of a one-year-old dog in Cunha, Brazil has led to a significant volunteer effort and social media mobilization to locate her.

Mar 12 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Review: Unequal Support for the Disabled

A review by the Swedish National Audit Office reveals significant disparities in support for persons with disabilities due to varying interpretations of the LSS legislation by different municipalities.

Mar 12 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Horror in the mansion: kept his disabled wife locked up for five years and fed her an egg a day

James Earl Johnson was arrested for keeping his disabled wife imprisoned in their mansion for five years while providing her with inadequate food.

Mar 12 • 14:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Upper Franconia: Suspected Child Pornography in Disabled Youth Center

A staff member of a Franconian daycare for children and youth with disabilities has been accused of producing child pornography, and is now in custody following investigations prompted by a U.S. tip.

Mar 12 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Workshop in Cortina: Where the Paralympic Winner is Stuck in a Plastic Bag

The article covers the challenges faced by Paralympic athletes receiving support from technicians at the Ottobock workshop in Cortina d'Ampezzo, as they prepare for competitions despite injuries and equipment malfunctions.

Mar 12 • 09:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"My life is not like me".. Abu Awda, a parkour player disabled by the war in Gaza

Mohammed Abu Awda, a young parkour athlete from Gaza, faces life-altering injuries from the ongoing war, which has left him unable to perform daily tasks and has severely affected his physical and mental well-being.

Mar 12 • 07:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Therapist Charged with Abusing Nine Disabled Children at Development Center

A former therapist at a language and psychological development center in Incheon, South Korea, has been charged with child abuse involving nine disabled children.

Mar 12 • 05:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Little-known DWP benefit providing money and grants to people in work

A little-known DWP scheme named 'Access to Work' offers financial assistance and support to working disabled individuals in the UK, enabling them to acquire necessary resources and services.

Mar 11 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Let's Build 'Inclined Planes of the Heart' for Developmentally Disabled Individuals

The article discusses the need for understanding and empathy towards individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on a specific case of a student who expresses distress through loud outbursts.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 06:00 UTC

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