Author: EurosurveillancePublished: 2025/01/24Post type: Case studyPeer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Ireland – List of publications Page content: Synopsis Introduction Major Ideas, updates Synopsis: A rare case of leprosy in Ireland highlights diagnostic challenges, the need for personalized public health guidelines and strategies to reduce stigma in low incidence regions. Why it matters:
Social Security Taking Steps To Streamline SSI
The Social Security Administration now offers a simpler online application for Supplemental Security Income to some applicants. (SCOOP DISCAPLETA) With a recent change, the Social Security Administration is making it easier to apply for Supplemental Security Income benefits. The agency began implementing a online application Last month for SSI, which
What’s Next for D.E.I. With Trump Back in Office?
President Trump had barely reunited with the Oval Office after his second inauguration when he began trashing the Biden administration’s DEI initiatives, fulfilling a cause célèbre for conservatives that had helped fuel his political comeback. On his second day back in power, Trump ordered agency heads to place officials who
Making One Retreat Center an Oasis of Accessibility — Blog
Imagine arriving at a yoga and wellness retreat center where each class, session and facility is designed to welcome everyone, including those with hearing loss. Instead of worrying about what you might miss, you can fully immerse yourself in relaxation, rejuvenation, and connection. This is the power of accessibility: it
Adaptive Skiing Taught Me to Embrace the Evolving Nature of My Disability
When I was learning to ski as a kid in Eastern Washington, my parents would give me lessons so they could ski more advanced terrain. Like anyone new to this sport, I fell a lot and struggled with the equipment, but I also kept some core memories. I still remember
Autism, Nonverbal Communication, and Telepathy
Author: Sara SheltonPublished: 2025/01/18Post type: InformativeIssue: Autism Information – List of Publications Page content: Synopsis Introduction Major Synopsis: Exploring telepathy in autism: A critical look at non-verbal communication and the potential to enhance sensory perception, balancing scientific research with caution against magical thinking. Why it is important: This article is
Family Says Father And Son With Disabilities Were Left To Burn In California Wildfires
LOS ANGELES – The last thing Anthony Mitchell Sr. told his oldest son was that he was still waiting for an ambulance as the fast-moving Eaton Fire approached their Altadena home. “He called everyone and said, ‘I’m fine, I’m just waiting to be evacuated,’” junior Mitchell said of his 5
U.S. Resolves Civil Rights Inquiry Into Illinois Deputy’s Killing of Black Woman
The Justice Department said this week that it had found no discriminatory practices behind last year’s fatal shooting by an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of Sonya Massey, an unarmed black woman who had called 911 because she thought there was a prowler outside her home. his house. Still, as part of
Fable: Earn Money From Home as an Accessibility Tester
What kind of services does Fable offer? Fable is a platform that provides companies with on-demand access to people with disabilities for research and testing. Researchers conduct user research and prototype reviews with members of the disability community, allowing companies to raise awareness and empathy across their organizations, leading to
Disability Often Neglected In Medical School Curricula
Author: Northwestern UniversityPublished: 2025/01/15Post type: RecommendationsPeer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Disability information: list of publications Page content: Synopsis Introduction Major Perspectives, updates Synopsis: A call for medical education reform to address ableism, improve disability training, and ensure equitable and compassionate care for all patients. Why it is important: This article offers valuable
AI in Education: Promise, Access, and the Growing Digital Divide
Artificial intelligence is influencing education, especially for students with disabilities. Take Makenzie Gilkison, a 14-year-old girl with dyslexia who struggled with basic spelling: “rhinoceros” could come out as “rineanswsaurs.” But with AI-powered tools like personalized chatbots and word prediction programs, she is now thriving academically and has earned a spot
Law Mandates National Disability Services Clearinghouse
Marisol Ramos, left, wipes excess makeup from her daughter Naomi’s cheek as the family prepares to go shopping in 2017. Naomi has an intellectual disability and spent years on a waiting list before finally receiving government-funded services . (Michael Bryant/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) The federal government will soon be required to
