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(AP) — For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as “rineanswsaurs” or sarcastic as “srkastik.” The 14-year-old from suburban Indianapolis can sound out words, but her dyslexia makes the process so draining that she often struggles with comprehension. “I just assumed I was stupid,” she recalled […]
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month. Source link
The general manager of Cracker Barrel in Maryland and two other employees were fired after a group of students with disabilities was denied tables, according to the restaurant chain. The company said it conducted a thorough internal investigation after the students, who have developmental and learning disabilities, were not seated at the restaurant while taking […]
The fact that only Paralympians are elevated to positions of power demonstrates that not all people with disabilities are equal, writes Melissa Marsden. The theme for the International Day of People with Disability 2024 (IDPwD) is ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’. Held annually on 3 December, this year, it […]
The Assembly’s Dylan Lamb hoped to gain three things from his ABC internship: fame, filmmaking skills and funds for Lego. You may remember Dylan and his inquisitive volley of questions to some of the nation’s biggest names on Season 1 of The Assembly. His question for Hamish Blake was a series highlight. Knowing Hamish is […]
A sign designating a parking meter for disabled residents by the Downtown Anchorage Transit Center on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media) The Anchorage Assembly is floating a proposal to get rid of on-street parking fees for people with mobility issues or disabilities. Assembly member Daniel Volland represents Downtown Anchorage and was one […]
ADAIR, Iowa — The blue-and-white highway sign for the eastbound rest stop near here displays more than the standard icon of a person in a wheelchair, indicating facilities are accessible to people who can’t walk. The sign also shows a person standing behind a horizontal rectangle, preparing to perform a task. The second icon signals […]
The handbook is a joint initiative between MCRB and the Association for Aid and Relief – Japan (AAR Japan) and it is made available in English and Burmese. This handbook aims to give practical advice for employers in Myanmar on how to create accessible employment opportunities and increase recruitment and job retention for persons with disabilities. […]