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Official figures have provided the first statistical evidence to suggest that unfair practices or discrimination within the NHS may have put disabled people at greater risk of dying from COVID-19 during the pandemic. The Bureau of National…

Activists seek "urgent" support for their attempt to improve the rights of disabled survivors of domestic violence through new government legislation. They say time is running out to secure support in the House of Lords for two important…

A Catholic church in the Chicago area argued in the federal appeals court for its religious right to treat ministerial employees at will, including dismissing them on otherwise discriminatory grounds. <img…

A federal rule set under the Trump administration allows airlines to restrict the use of animals as disabled accommodation on flights.After surviving head trauma as a US Air Force photographer, Stacy Pearsall developed anxiety and seizures.…

VIENNA, Va., February 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / - SourceAmerica® has a long history of serving the country's service members in a variety of ways. From making uniforms to providing food services in military…

A new report, based on the views of hundreds of people and organizations with disabilities, has called on the government to develop a national strategy on disabilities that is "radical and ambitious". The Disability Rights UK report (PDF)…

This week's question comes from Brian T. who asks: Q: I work in an office with a pretty liberal policy on pets in the workplace. Unfortunately, while I love animals, I am allergic to certain types of long haired dogs and cats. A colleague…

GARDINER - Kennebec Valley boys and girls clubs participate in the Summer Food Service program from February 1st to August 20th. Meals are provided free of charge to all children and are the same for all children, regardless of race, skin…

Several airlines have introduced new rules for service animals on airplanes after years of complaints. (Thinkstock) DALLAS - American Airlines says it will no longer allow emotional support animals and other pets on its…

Disabled activists have urged a multinational retailer to urgently withdraw a "wholly unacceptable" policy banning disabled people from their stores, who are not allowed to wear face covers. The American retail giant is now facing legal…