Book Review: 'Against Technoableism,' by Ashley Shew
In “Against Technoableism,” Ashley Shew argues that it’s not the individuals who need “fixing,” it’s their environment.
Source: nytimes.com
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Long Covid recognised as a disability in Spain | Spanishvida - Spanish news in English
The many people affected by so-called “long Covid”, persistent health problems caused by coronavirus infection, have been given a glimmer of hope in Spain, as many people have found themselves unable to work as a result of their physical situation and without compensation for the diagnostic difficulties that this ailment has, but now, the Social
United States Sonia Villapol World Health Organisation Houston Methodist Hospital Research Institute Security Department National Health System
Source: spanishvida.com
How important is inflammation and body weight in the origin of depression?
A new paper in BMC Medicine examines the role of inflammation and body mass index (BMI) in the etiology of treatment-resistant depression.
Source: news-medical.net
The NDIS has a parent problem. Changes could involve parents more in disability support and reduce stress
Parents are their child’s first and most important supports. Parents and carers of children with disability need help to maximise this relationship – and the NDIS should provide it.
New Zealand Bruce Bonyhady National Disability Insurance Agency National Disability Insurance Scheme New Zealand Journal Disability Coverage
Source: theconversation.com
Bill C-22 will provide income security to Canadians with disabilities, but it needs to be done right
The federal government needs to ensure the Canada Disability Benefit is designed to help those most in need.
Carla Qualtrough Harvey Stevens Income Tax Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough Guaranteed Income Guaranteed Income Supplement
Source: theconversation.com
Carson City mayor declares Friday as 'Mark Lindquist Day Of Hope, Inspiration and Healing'
The Carson City community has gotten behind one of their own who is in the midst of a cancer fight for his life. When "Mission Remission 2 to Beat Cancer" began it created a rally among friends of Mark Lindquist.
Source: carsonnow.org
Six ways drivers automatically qualify for Blue Badges for disabled parking
There are six ways a person qualifies for a Blue Badge for cars which allow thousands of drivers to park in disabled bays closer to supermarkets and businesses
United Kingdom Compensation Scheme Blue Badge Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence Payment War Pensioner Mobility
Source: mirror.co.uk
Four takeaways from our event discussing incarceration and mental health in Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds the powerful to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our
Source: northcentralpa.com
Online Dating As A Disabled Woman Is Hell. But It Taught Me Something Important.
"In this environment, disabled women inevitably struggle to feel desirable. We’re still desexualised, patronised, infantilised and viewed as unfuckable."
Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Woman blinded herself with drain cleaner to fulfil 'lifelong dream of being disabled'
WARNING: DISTURBING DETAILS - Jewel Shuping has Body Integrity Identity Disorder and dreamt of being blind since she was a child, so in 2006 she took matters into her own hands
North Carolina United States Columbia University New York Jewel Shuping Body Integrity Identity Disorder
Source: mirror.co.uk