Justice Dept.: LA Fitness discriminates against people with disabilities
Oct. 8 (UPI) -- LA Fitness discriminates against people with disabilities at its gym and fitness clubs, the Department of Justice said in a federal…
Reproductive Violence: Forced Sterilization of Women with Disabilities in Australia
Bodily autonomy is the inherent right of every individual to make decisions about their own body without coercion or violence from others. This right is…
Surviving Dyslexia: The Struggles Of Nigerians Living With Learning Disabilities
Sometime in 2019, a boy was brought to the Amina Dyslexia Center by his mother for possible dyslexia because he kept failing his exams at…
Uphill challenge as beach users with disabilities call on governments for equal access to Australia’s coast
Sun, sand, the lure of water, and waves that carry you weightless to the shore.The beach is an idyllic escape for some, but Shane Hryhorec…
Empowering through Craft: Batik Pegon’s Efforts in Disability Rights within the Global South Context
Countries in the Global South face challenges shaped by colonial legacies, impacting their development and the lives of people with disabilities. These nations vary in…
People with disabilities not spared by Israel’s war machine on Gaza Strip | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Gaza Strip – Heba Abu Jazar cannot hear the sound of the bombs exploding, but she can feel their intensity deeply. The 28-year-old, along with…
Calls for more flexible exam adjustments for Tasmanian students with learning disabilities
Quick readYear 11 student Angus Bayley has slow processing and dyslexia with experts saying he needs an extra 1.5 hours to complete his exams.The regulator…
Retired NHS hero sees abilities, not disabilities, thanks to this National Lottery-funded gym
BEING diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t hold Kathy Porter back. This is someone who has reached the top of South Africa’s Table Mountain in her…
‘Pride events need to become more accessible for people with disabilities’
I am a lover of Pride. Since COVID restrictions were lifted, I have been to 20 different Prides, across the UK and internationally. But Pride…
Report uncovers ‘systemic discrimination’ faced by people with disabilities in Australian screen industry
As an Asian-born Australian, Ade Djajamihardja is no stranger to discrimination.Key points:A report looked at the treatment of disabled people in the media industryIt uncovered…
LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities often feel ‘desexualised’ and overlooked, but things are getting better
When Greg Axtens came out as a gay man in 1978, it took his parents another five years to come to terms with his sexuality.Key points:Gay…
“He Knew” People With Disabilities Are More Vulnerable To Sexual Abuse
One Monday morning, many years ago in Southeastern Nigeria, Ifeoma’s aunt roused her from sleep and they set out to the hospital to consult a…