Why Aren't Disabled Astronauts Exploring Space?
Journeying into the future will require embracing disability—and recognizing its power in our changing world.
Source: wired.com
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Stem cell transplant offers hope for patients with multiple sclerosis
Stem cells harvested from a person's own bone marrow or blood, can safely slow progression of the most common form of the autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis, or MS as it's usually known, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Source: news-medical.net
'I want to get bogged at a beach in my wheelchair and know people will help'. Micheline Lee on the way forward for the NDIS
The new Quarterly Essay weaves personal history and detailed policy analysis, examining the unintended consequences of the NDIS, and how we can best realise the scheme’s original intent.
Rhonda Galbally Joel Gibbs Micheline Lee National Disability Insurance Agency National Disability Insurance Scheme Micheline Lee Black Inc
Source: theconversation.com
Kaukauna High School uses power of music to boost mental health awareness and suicide prevention
Kaukauna High School is partnering with the Center for Suicide Awareness to raise support for mental health and suicide prevention.
Bailey James Lexi Schroeder View All Photos Kaukauna High School Kaukauna High School High School All Photos
Source: fox11online.com
Porsche presents third E-Hybrid variant of the Cayenne
Porsche is expanding its hybrid range for the new Cayenne further. As the third plug-in model of the luxury SUV series that was comprehensively revised recently, the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid impresses with its finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and efficiency. The new Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the third electrified engine variant within the model series and is positioned between the Cayenne E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. Focusing on a fine balance between everyday usability and...
Source: webwire.com
Government's latest disability awareness campaign forgets where negative attitudes came from - Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Mirror columnist Rachel Charlton-Dailey has been left unimpressed with the government's latest disability awareness campaign
Source: mirror.co.uk
Tom Clonan: Disability rights in Ireland are in free fall — and new proposals will make it worse
The proposal to categorise a persons disability revolving around a capacity to work will further humiliate and harm disabled Irish citizens
United Kingdom Northern Ireland Damien Storan Heather Humphreys Tom Clonan Heather Humphreys Damien Storan
Source: irishexaminer.com
Woman's parents blamed their 'sin' for her birth defect - then she became athlete
Katelyn Pavey was born with only one fully developed arm - but that wasn’t enough to stop her becoming one of the USA’s best amateur softball players. Now, a film is being released about Pavey’s inspirational story
United States Danner Brown Katelyn Pavey Kentucky Christian University Kappa Studios Friday September
Source: mirror.co.uk
Mum left disabled after freak accident at home stunned by strangers' actions
Claire Löwen was busy running typical mum errands when she slipped and fell all the way to the bottom of the stairs at her home in Prestwich, leaving her in need of a wheelchair
Source: mirror.co.uk
Many with disabilities say career options are limited: poll
The poll of 1,000 employed Americans and 1,000 employed Americans with disabilities found that 9 in 10 respondents overall said it was important for their employers to value diversity and inclusion, specifically including individuals with disabilities.
United States Richard Belden National Disability Employment Awareness Month Abilityone Program Human Interest Americans With Disabilities Act
Source: nypost.com