Lawyer with dwarfism disqualified in competition celebrates annulment of physical test: 'Fight was not in vain'
Matheus Menezes, a lawyer with dwarfism, celebrates the annulment of a physical test that disqualified him from a public competition for a police delegate position in Brazil.
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.
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.
12-Year-Old Girl with Physical Disability Escapes Captivity After Being Held Deprived of Liberty by Her Brother in MT
A 12-year-old girl with a physical disability escaped from being held captive by her brother in Sorriso, Brazil, after he attempted to stab her.
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.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court proposes a reform to penalize abandonment of people with permanent physical disabilities
The Supreme Court of Spain has recommended a legal reform to penalize the abandonment of individuals with permanent physical disabilities after ruling in favor of a woman previously convicted for neglecting a man under her care.
Questioning a World Dominated by Brain and AI: Performance by the Physical Expression Art Group 'Taihen' of People with Disabilities
The performance by the Osaka-based physical expression art group 'Taihen' challenges societal perceptions of human existence in a world increasingly controlled by brains and AI.
How accessible is free higher education? "If you can't move around in the snow, then there’s no point in attending university."
The article discusses the challenges faced by students with disabilities in accessing higher education in Estonia, highlighting systemic barriers beyond physical infrastructure.
With the lute, a Sudanese father connects with his disabled daughter
A Sudanese father uses music to communicate with his disabled daughter, who has physical and developmental challenges, fostering a deeper emotional connection.
Meeting with a Sexual Companion: It Begins with a Dance
Barbara Voigt, who uses a wheelchair, shares her experience of meeting a sexual companion to experience physical intimacy, as she feels overlooked by men.
The genetic substitution that could change Oriol's destiny: "A small improvement would be amazing"
The article explores the potential of a genetic substitution that could significantly improve the life of a boy named Oriol, who struggles with severe physical and communicative disabilities.
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.
Oliver Hemsley: "I don't want to define myself as an artist with a disability, but as a 'queer' artist. I love being gay"
English painter Oliver Hemsley discusses how he found salvation through the destruction of his own work and the acknowledgment of his physical limitations after a violent attack in 2008.