#disability-rights

#disability-rights

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.

Your support makes all the difference. Nearly 800,000 disabled children face losing their health-related benefits as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms...

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.

Rodney Taylor's case illustrates how individuals with disabilities face serious neglect and risks in the immigration detention system, raising alarm on healthcare implications.

"I had the tools to enforce it, but I didn't necessarily feel that I was being backed up by the management team when I did try to protect people's rights and the spots."

The Fair Housing Act mandates reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including those needing emotional support animals, ensuring protection against housing discrimination.

Pierre claims he's tried to enter a business but couldn't; his lawyers then swoop in to sue on the grounds that the place is violating the ADA.

The swift backlash faced by Republican attorneys general highlighted the potential risks of their lawsuit against federal disability protections, extending beyond gender dysphoria.