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A man says he was unable to contribute to the federal government’s snap teen social media ban inquiry because the parliamentary committee did not respond to his request for accommodations for his disability. Last Thursday, Labor referred its draft legislation to restrict children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts to the […]
The Social Democrats are promising to make more than 120 amendments to current legislation to modernise Irish law. Source link
Sufferers of hearing loss find the problem exacerbated by poor speech delivery, from ordinary Australians to those in top levels of parliament. Dean Frenkel writes. AROUND 3.6 MILLION Australians are hearing-impaired. They face more difficult challenges in Australia partly because so many compatriots have impaired speech. They are too difficult to understand. One out of […]
BBC News Holly says positive relationships for disabled people need better representation Holly was just 16 years old when someone asked her if she could have sex because she was disabled. She has been asked many other questions over the years, such as if she “can have rough sex” or if it needs to be […]
The I Am Me initiative has worked with Myanmar disability rights groups and Sin Sar Bar creative communications agency to create a video in which persons with disabilities explain how they want to be treated. We recommend showing this during any discussion about disability inclusion. Read also Share: Source link
Harris told Cairns: “I don’t need a lecture from you on lived experience.” Source link
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada The federal government said it would help lift 600,000 working-age Canadians with disabilities out of poverty with the Canada Disability Benefit, which takes effect next July Author of the article: The Canadian Press Nicole Ireland Published Oct 26, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering […]
Accessibility is also a question of money © Markus Spiske (Unsplash) Digital accessibility is the right thing to do. It is important that at the beginning of any conversation on this topic, this is never a doubt. It is a fundamental right enshrined in essential documents that we have as a reference in the society […]
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 4.0 toolkit, teams with a diverse makeup are up to 36% more likely to outperform on profitability. Additionally, they have up to 20% higher rates of innovation. People with Disabilities (PwD) are part of this diverse group. Every organization is on a different path […]
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