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The report, which draws insights from large advertisers such as Diageo, HUL and Disney Star, said key dimensions of diversity and inclusion dwelt on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, physical appearance, social class, disability and religion. Compared to 33 per cent consumers across the world, 48 per cent Indians expressed the need for more inclusive representation by brands, according to the report.

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes additional funding and steps to address gaps in support for people with disability outlined in today’s Independent NDIS Review report. “This report acknowledges what disabled people have known and ...

Trailblazing actress Andrea Fay Friedman, who was among the first actresses with Down syndrome on TV, has died at 53.

By Peter Reynolds, New Zealand Disability Support Network CEO To date, there have been no Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) claims in the disability sector. Their removal was predictable, as it was well-signalled ahead of the election. The repealing of the ...

“Merit and the ANC are not mutually exclusive and we can prove it,” says minister in the presidency for women, youth and people with disabilities Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

Statistics Canada data shows that 27 per cent of people 15 and older - about eight million Canadians - reported having at least one disability in 2022.

A former army soldier with barely one functioning lung is planning to climb the world's tallest free-standing mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Adam Faatz, a 36-year-old American man, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2018 and ...

An Olathe nonprofit that employs people with disabilities is working to rebuild its space after a car crashed into the storefront Saturday.

Boston Police are asking for the public's help to ID teenagers accused of randomly attacking a man who's disabled and robbing another victim in Mission Hill.

Aktive and Skillet Access Maps are proud to come together to provide even greater information around inclusive sport and recreation opportunities and accessible facilities for the disabled community. The partnership sees the launch of the Skillet Access ...