#disability-rights

#disability-rights

When an airline makes a mistake, the airline must fix it, not you. And this was quite a mistake, and an insensitive one at that. I can't even make an international connection in Frankfurt in less than 1 hour at least I couldn't the last time I tried.

A free outdoor protest-meets-celebration hosted by Bay Area racial justice and disability rights organizations marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a Disability Pride Event and Rally.

The tribunal found that Mohamed Kerita, a disabled BMW worker, was discriminated against and unfairly dismissed after managers authorized covert surveillance, believing he exaggerated his back pain.

In the absence of any clear direction from the Department for Education, many disability campaigners are fearing the worst. That children will be treated as cost centres to be downsized.

David stated that after raising serious concerns about racial discrimination and malice exhibited by his sister's social worker, he was subjected to a safeguarding investigation by the council, which he views as retaliatory. He expressed fear of the repercussions and stated he dropped the complaint due to intimidation, mentioning that no complaints had been made against him by others apart from council staff.

A letter to the Guardian, signed by dozens of special needs and disability charities and campaigners including the broadcaster Chris Packham, expresses serious concerns regarding proposed reforms to the education, health and care plans (EHCPs) vital for over 600,000 children.

A letter sent by over 200 disabled Amazon workers states the company is out of compliance with federal law, particularly concerning ADA requirements.

Sarah Rennie expressed her disbelief at being told to weigh herself at a pet shop, highlighting the absurdity of the suggestion and the challenges disabled individuals face.

It's important to stand firm about your rights while maintaining a level of professionalism and respect. People may not understand accommodations, but that doesn't mean you must explain yourself.

"The vast majority of disabled people are so aware of what it feels like to be excluded from basic facilities... if there's not a Changing Place where I'm visiting then I can't go."

"Everyone should feel like they belong, that they are included," Vogel-Campbell said, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity for all students in graduation ceremonies.

Car dependency has become a pervasive societal norm, often undermining the needs of a significant portion of the population, including those unable to drive.

"SPOTTED: Jasmine Crockett with a taxpayer-funded police escort, cutting everyone in line - even making DISABLED people wait," McClain chided on social media with images of the Texas rep cutting the line.