February 16, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's hate crime law could be expanded to create increased penalties for anyone who commits crimes based on their gender or gender identity against someone approved by a Senate committee on Tuesday. The Senate…

Getty Images getty There’s an important question that may get too little attention in the world of disability services, activism, and culture. If we really care about people with disabilities and disability issues, we should all…

outlook February 16, 2021 21:16 IS Haryana opens special schools for children with disabilities: Minister of Education Kanwar Pal Outlookindia.com 1970-01-01T05: 30: 00 + 0530…

DULUTH, Minn. - Several years ago, when the Duluth Public Schools were looking to fill an apprenticeship in developmentally adaptive physical education, Leigh Ann Viche, a Duluth teacher in the field, said the district…

Maine health officials are currently revising the procedure for the involuntary on-site visit of mental health patients at risk of harming themselves or others, in light of a recent ruling by the state's highest court. Last month, the…

Representative image | Flickr Text size: A- A + T.The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) was set up under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to standardize training and…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA. (WDVM) - The US Department of Education (DOE) for Civil Rights (OCR) announced to Fairfax County Public Schools that it opened a targeted investigation based on "disturbing reports" of the school district's…

Practicing job interviews using a virtual simulator could significantly increase the chances of young adults with autism finding employment.In a study of people between the ages of 16 and 26, the researchers found…

From Adv. RS Agrawal: The complainant's condition of enlarged cardiomyopathy is not a particular disability, nor is it due to the wide range of impairments that hinders his full and effective participation in society. Therefore, the Court…

LITTLE ROCK - A Senate committee has passed laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities who need an organ transplant.Senate Bill 155 is also known as Lila's Bill after a girl with Down syndrome…