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China: Revise Disability Regulations for Education - Human Rights Watch
^{Dated: Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:58 GMT}

Human Rights Watch

China: Revise Disability Regulations for Education Human Rights Watch The amendments to the disability regulations have some positive elements, such as requiring mainstream schools to develop individualized educational plans for students with disabilities. However, the revisions continue to reinforce a parallel system of ...

Women with chronic physical disabilities are no less likely to bear children - EurekAlert (press release)
^{Dated: Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:25 GMT}

Women with chronic physical disabilities are no less likely to bear children EurekAlert (press release) (May 16, 2013) – Like the general public, health care professionals may hold certain stereotypes regarding sexual activity and childbearing among women with disabilities. But a new study finds that women with chronic physical disabilities are about as ... and more »

Negotiate Graduate School as a Student With Disabilities - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
^{Dated: Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:59 GMT}

Negotiate Graduate School as a Student With Disabilities U.S. News & World Report (blog) According to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, a disability is defined as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially impairs or restricts one or more major life activities such as: caring for one's self, performing manual tasks ...

Abercrombie & Fitch Brand Hollister Violating Disabilities Act: Denver Judge - Huffington Post
^{Dated: Thu, 16 May 2013 22:22:43 GMT}

Abercrombie & Fitch Brand Hollister Violating Disabilities Act: Denver Judge Huffington Post A Denver-based federal judge has ruled that the entrances to hundreds of Hollister stores nationwide violate the Americans With Disabilities Act. Two months after U.S. District Judge Wiley Daniel ordered Hollister parent company Abercrombie & Fitch to ... and more »

Refueling is issue for disabilities advocate - USA TODAY
^{Dated: Wed, 15 May 2013 20:51:53 GMT}

Refueling is issue for disabilities advocate USA TODAY The federal Americans with Disabilities Act does have rules, in effect for about a year, that require any gas pump not to have controls more than 54 inches above the road surface. Everything on new pumps must be lower than 48 inches. That gives some ...

Disability Rights: Bedroom Tax Illegally Discriminates Against Disabled People ... - Huffington Post UK
^{Dated: Wed, 15 May 2013 19:48:24 GMT}

Disability Rights: Bedroom Tax Illegally Discriminates Against Disabled People ... Huffington Post UK The High Court has been asked to declare that the government's so-called "bedroom tax" unlawfully discriminates against disabled people, in ten cases brought to illustrate the serious impact of the regulations up and down the country. New housing ...

Disability Sport Wales: Record number playing, figures show - BBC News
^{Dated: Fri, 17 May 2013 14:43:05 GMT}

BBC News

Disability Sport Wales: Record number playing, figures show BBC News More disabled people in Wales are taking part in sport than ever, according to new figures. Grassroots investment is credited with the boost along with the Paralympic legacy, says Disability Sport Wales (DSW). It says that the challenge now is for ... Campaigners: 'Strong foundation' exists for disability sport in WalesITV News all 4 news articles »

Diplomas Elusive for Many Students With Learning Disabilities - Education Week News (blog)
^{Dated: Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:24 GMT}

Diplomas Elusive for Many Students With Learning Disabilities Education Week News (blog) Students with learning disabilities—dyslexia, dyscalculia, or auditory or visual processing disorders, for example—make up about 41 percent of the students who are covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The New York-based ...

Opposition slams rush on disability payments - New Zealand Herald
^{Dated: Fri, 17 May 2013 17:32:02 GMT}

Opposition slams rush on disability payments New Zealand Herald The new policy did not extend payments to spouses of disabled adults or parents of disabled children. Labour disability issues spokeswoman Ruth Dyson said it was important to hear from the public and experts on whether the bill should be extended to ...

Minister orders disabled residences review - Stuff.co.nz
^{Dated: Fri, 17 May 2013 05:59:41 GMT}

Minister orders disabled residences review Stuff.co.nz Grammer is the president of the Disabled Persons Assembly and a consumer of disability services. Van Eden is a highly experienced management consultant with experience in the health and disability sector. "The Director General of Health, Dr Kevin Woods ... and more »