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disability-rights
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Nprscience1 day ago
Justice Department Memo Says Federal Law Does Not Require States to Provide Community Care for Disabled Americans
A new Office of Legal Counsel opinion reverses decades of federal enforcement under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Disability advocates say the change removes a key barrier to institutionalization.
dianeravitch.netpolitics2 days ago
Justice Department Opinion Says Olmstead Ruling Does Not Require Community Care for Disabled Patients
A new Office of Legal Counsel opinion states that states are not required to provide community-based care for mentally disabled patients. The opinion reinterprets the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
New York Postpolitics9 days ago
Disability groups sue New York and Illinois over doctor-assisted suicide laws
A coalition of disability advocates filed federal lawsuits Thursday challenging doctor-assisted suicide statutes in New York and Illinois. The suits claim the measures violate federal disability protections by offering lethal prescriptions instead of equal access to care and suic…
The Federalistpolitics14 days ago
Opinion Pieces Argue Against Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome
Two commentary articles assert that babies with Down syndrome should not be viewed as defects to be eliminated through screening or termination. The pieces frame the condition as a life worth living rather than a tragedy.
medium.comscience17 days ago
Assistive Technology Enables Dyslexic Ninth Grader’s Straight-A Success as Schools Restrict Phones and Non-Essential Screens
Soraya Martin, a California student with dyslexia, improved her grades after using speech-to-text and audiobooks on her school laptop. More than 30 states have restricted cellphones, and some are moving to limit laptops and tablets.
science4 days ago
FDA Passes May Deadline Without Decision on Electrical Shock Devices at Judge Rotenberg Center
The Food and Drug Administration passed its self-imposed deadline without issuing a decision on whether to ban electrical shock devices used at one Massachusetts facility. Disability advocates and former residents continue to press for a ban.
bbc.co.ukfinance30 days ago
UK Businesses Face Difficulty Distinguishing Assistance Dogs From Pets
Pet owners are presenting dogs as emotional support animals to enter restaurants, pubs and shops. Charities report rising incidents and say the practice affects access for people who rely on trained assistance dogs.
world44 days ago
Family Sues Spirit Airlines After 75-Year-Old With Dementia Dies Near Houston Airport
A lawsuit alleges Spirit Airlines failed to provide promised assistance to a 75-year-old Honduran passenger with dementia after his international flight arrived in Houston on June 8, 2024. Marcos Humberto Vindel Osorio was later struck and killed by multiple vehicles on a roadway…
prweb.comworld45 days ago
Spirit Airlines Accused of Abandoning Passenger With Dementia Who Was Later Killed on Highway
A 75-year-old man with dementia who had been cleared for special assistance died after he left George Bush Intercontinental Airport unaccompanied and was struck by multiple vehicles on a nearby freeway. His family filed a federal lawsuit stating that Spirit Airlines confirmed it…
dailydot.compolitics57 days ago
Marissa Bode Denied Boarding on Flight Due to Wheelchair
Marissa Bode, an actress from the film 'Wicked,' stated she was denied boarding on a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair. She described the incident occurring during a layover while traveling to Pennsylvania. Bode highlighted prior coordination with the airline and…
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Use of R-Word as Slur Against People with Disabilities Shows Signs of Resurgence
The R-word, long considered a taboo slur against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has appeared more frequently in public discourse. High-profile individuals have used it in recent years, leading to increased instances on social media. Advocates and researc…