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Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
30+ min ago (976+ words) Last month, the Department of Education announced it would shift oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , whose comments on the limits of disabilities such as autism have drawn sharp…...
We Sign Letter On Tackling Health Inequalities
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (140+ words) Community Integrated Care has joined organisations from across the sector in signing a national open letter, calling for urgent action to address health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities. The letter, led by Learning Disability England's National Policy Leads…...
Hurdles persist for persons with rare diseases seeking disability certification
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (246+ words) Individuals with rare diseases face significant challenges in obtaining disability certification and financial support in Andhra Pradesh....
Western Care self-advocates share their voices - news - Western People
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (195+ words) Western Care Association was delighted to welcome Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Emer Higgins TD, and Deputy Keira Keogh TD, to meet with members of its Mayo Self-Advocacy Group. During the meeting, the TDs heard directly from self-advocates…...
State helps students with disabilities prepare for life after high school
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (318+ words) Students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Summer Academy learn about services like captioning and interpretation to assist in their future plans State College, Pa. " The Pa. Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is the host of Summer Academies for…...
Friends take on triple Yr Wyddfa challenge for Mum living with MND
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (316+ words) A group of friends and supporters from across Conwy are preparing for a challenging climb to support a beloved mum living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The group will attempt to climb Yr Wyddfa three times in a single day…...
Want to See Why the GOP Medicaid Work Requirements Are a Disaster? Look to Arkansas
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (769+ words) Opinion | Want to See Why the GOP Medicaid Work Requirements Are a Disaster?...
The Path To Financial Independence For Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (866+ words) For millions of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), returning to work can feel financially uncertain. Many beneficiaries worry that earning income may affect the benefits and health coverage they rely on. These concerns are understandable and may prevent…...
Western Care self-advocates share their voices with disability minister
8+ hour ago (326+ words) WESTERN Care Association was delighted to welcome Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Emer Higgins, and Deputy Keira Keogh to meet with members of its Mayo Self-Advocacy Group. The TDs to heard directly from self-advocates about their experiences, achievements…...
Mechanical Restraint Ups Short-Term Blood Clot Risk
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (463+ words) Absolute risk is low, but findings support ongoing efforts to reduce use and duration of mechanical restraint where feasible Mechanical restraint is associated with a small increased short term risk of blood clots among inpatients at psychiatric hospitals, finds a…...