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People with disabilities represent approximately 16% of the population but are significantly underrepresented in mainstream employment. Using the framework of the social model of disability, we applied scoping-study methodology to undertake a literature search of peerreviewed articles published between January 2001 and October 2019. Considering factors at the individual, organizational, and systemic levels, the review focused on identifying the predictors of successful employment outcomes for pe...

This 16-year-old from Austin, Texas, plays New Wave and post-punk hits with his brother and dog beside him. This week, his first EP, “Texas Madness,” comes out.

Hiring individuals with disabilities has proven benefits for both employers and employees.

Some “lessons” of the Paralympics are arguably better than others. So here are three things to consider as we watch the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Mother-of-two Natalie Pinnell was shocked to learn her daughter Erin, nine, had been removed from one version of a class photo for Aboyne Primary School, just west of Aberdeen, Scotland

Record numbers of disabled people are waiting for grants through the Government's Access to Work scheme, which funds office adaptations, equipment and travel assistance

A Blue Badge holder travelling as either a passenger or driver can park for free in disabled parking bays but there are eleven places where permit holders cannot park

A Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.

A local non-profit that's been around for over 100 years gets awarded for their work in turning children's lives around.

The Christmas season can be difficult for children in foster care. For some, it may be the first Christmas not spent with their families. For others, it is just one more Christmas in the child welfare system.