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Mother dreams of safe community for son with autism
A Nova Scotia mother wanted to create a safe community for her son with autism, who’d spent his life in institutions. Construction started on a prototype community, but it’s been plagued by delays, putting her dreams on hold.
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What happens when conflict arises between school and home for a student with disabilities?
When there's conflict about something happening at school, what should happen? Inclusive education researcher Kathryn Underwood explains.
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On a Positive Note: Students With Disabilities Graduate from SANYS
A group of 15 students recently graduated from SANYS U., a six-week program held by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State. The course helps people with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf, learning more about their...
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Wheel the World Helps Make Travel More Accessible to People with Disabilities
Accessible travel startup Wheel the World recently raised $6 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Alvaro Silberstein, CEO and co-founder of Wheel the World, joined Cheddar News to explain his company's mission to help people with...
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Ukraine war: Mental health services under strain
A look inside the home for the elderly and those with disabilities - coping with the impact of the war in Ukraine.
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Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuit Involving Disability Activist
The Supreme Court will decide whether a disabled activist can file disability rights lawsuits against hotels she doesn't intend to visit.
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Disabled people unable to access public buildings in Libya
A lack of facilities has made life difficult for people with disabilities in Libya.
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One Good Thing: Dr. O Dedicated to Empowering Adaptive Athletes Gets Surprise From GMA
Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, also known as Dr. O, is a former All-American track star who defied the odds after a spinal injury in 2013. Dr. O runs the adaptive sports program at the University of Michigan, and on Thursday, Good Morning...
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One Good Thing: First Athlete With Down Syndrome Makes Ironman History
Chris Nikic became the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete the Iron Man triathlon championship. Nikic says that finishing this race was a way to “symbolize the strength of those with special needs while raising awareness for...
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France-Portugal 2022 Season: Over 200 artistic projects created
Creative artists from two closely linked nations collaborate to produce plays, works of art, and cinema projects as part of the France-Portugal 2022 Season initiative.
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Minister Qualtrough says she's ‘hell-bent’ on getting disability benefits out
Employment and Diversity Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough says negotiations with provinces will be a ‘game changer’ in terms of delivering benefits to people with disabilities as soon as possible. “We can’t have anything clawed back,”...
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Mattel Releases Inclusive Barbies With Hearing Aids and More
Toymaker Mattel introduced a new line of inclusive Barbie and Ken dolls that feature hearing aids, prosthetic limbs, and vitiligo.
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US: Disabled 'not being treated equally' in face of COVID crisis
Activists in the US are warning that Americans with disabilities are facing unique and ongoing challenges during the pandemic.
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Cambodians with disabilities: Advocating to help them find jobs
People with disabilities are often among the poorest and most socially excluded in Cambodia.
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Effect of convoy protests felt acutely by differently abled community
'It's been hell, to put it bluntly,' said Richard Troy Baker, a member of the differently abled community, speaking about how the protests in downtown Ottawa have affected his life and his ability to feel safe outside his home.
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Effect of convoy protests felt acutely by people living with disabilities
'It's been hell, to put it bluntly,' said Richard Troy Baker, an Ottawa resident who teaches online cooking courses, about how the protests in downtown Ottawa have affected his life and his ability to feel safe outside his home. Baker...
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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Uber for Discriminating Against Disabled Passengers
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ride-hailing company discriminates against customers with disabilities. The DOJ is arguing that its two-minute wait period before a cancellation fee is applied...
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Making The Great Trail more accessible to all
Eleanor McMahon, CEO of Trans Canada Trail, discusses the importance of making it accessible to as many people as possible.
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TikTok sneaker fan disappointed by Nike's rollout of accessible shoe
Louie Lingard, a content creator on TikTok, was excited for the release of Nike's FlyEase shoe, touted as an accessible option for people with disabilities. But since resellers drove prices up by hundreds of dollars, he's upset with how...
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How States Might Be Violating Disability Rights by Preventing School Mask Mandates
Five states have come under investigation by the Department of Education for preventing school mask mandates. Molly Hiland Parmer, a criminal defense attorney and former special education teacher, joined Cheddar to break down what the...
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EU's plan for including people with disabilities isn't moving fast enough, say activists
The EU's new 10-year strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities builds upon previous mechanisms that have improved the lives of many, but it is still a long way off reaching equal rights for everyone, as one resident of...
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NWT starts vaccinating people with Down syndrome, autism
NWT has started vaccinating people with developmental disabilities, but advocates say they should be a bigger priority in Canada as they are more vulnerable to getting sick.
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Hospitals establish criteria for prioritizing critical COVID-19 patients
As COVID-19 cases surge in Ontario and Quebec, hospitals in both provinces are preparing in case they can't treat everyone and laying out the criteria for determining who gets prioritized for critical care.
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Ontario schools for special needs students stay open despite lockdown
Schools for special needs students aren't closing despite Ontario's new lockdown measures — and that's a worry for teachers and staff who work in them.