Tag #Accessibility

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UK Arts Figures Protest Government's Access to Work Scheme Changes

Over 2,500 arts figures, including leaders from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, signed an open letter protesting UK government proposals to change the Access to Work scheme, warning it could exclude disabled people from the workforce and citing a recent 61% cut to a disabled come...

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forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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SSDI and Flexible Work Arrangements Facilitate Return to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, combined with initiatives like Ticket to Work (TTW), offers support and flexible work arrangements to help individuals with disabilities return to the workforce gradually through part-time jobs, internships, and remote options; structured prog...

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Blind Influencer Advocates for Accessible Beauty Industry

Molly Burke, a 31-year-old Canadian woman who lost her sight at 14, has become a successful influencer with over 3 million followers on YouTube and TikTok, advocating for accessibility and inclusivity in the beauty industry, highlighting the significant economic potential of inclusive design.

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20% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Andalusian Pilot Program Improves ALS Patients' Lives, Facing Uncertain Future

A pilot program in Andalusia provides 50 ALS patients with personal assistants for seven hours daily, funded by Next Generation EU funds until October 30th, significantly improving their quality of life and prompting calls for the program's continuation.

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44% Bias Score

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welt.de
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Germany Implements Key Regulations in June 2024

Germany introduces several new regulations in June 2024: mandatory gas checks for RVs (June 19th), 24-hour electricity switching (June 6th), accessible online platforms (June 28th), and new EU smartphone rules (June 20th), impacting consumers and businesses.

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36% Bias Score

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cbsnews.com
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Broadway Junction's $500M Overhaul Sparks Gentrification Concerns

A $500 million project to modernize Brooklyn's Broadway Junction transit hub, improving ADA compliance, is underway, but concerns exist about potential gentrification from accompanying private development plans.

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elmundo.es
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Spain Launches 10 Million Euro Emergency Plan for ALS Patients

The Spanish government announced a 10 million euro emergency plan to provide 24-hour care for vulnerable ALS patients until a seven-month-old law is fully implemented, addressing immediate needs while the legislation unfolds.

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forbes.com
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U.S. Open's Venue Choice Contrasts with Inclusive Ethos

The 2025 U.S. Open will be held at the exclusive Oakmont Country Club, creating a contrast with the tournament's open qualification; however, half of the past ten U.S. Opens have been held at public courses, suggesting a positive but incomplete trend toward greater accessibility.

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36% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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AI: Revolutionizing Accessibility, But Challenges Remain

AI is revolutionizing accessibility for people with disabilities by automating tasks like generating alt text and captions, and by creating tools that ensure accessible code is generated from the start. However, challenges remain in ensuring AI interfaces are accessible themselves.

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36% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Germany Mandates RV Gas Checks

Starting June 19th, German law mandates regular gas checks for RVs with LPG systems to reduce accidents from heating, cooling, or cooking, impacting approximately 1.2 million registered RVs nationwide.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Delayed Canada Disability Benefit Rollout Creates Uncertainty for Recipients

Canada's new $200 monthly Canada Disability Benefit faces delays in application opening and uncertainty over provincial clawbacks, particularly in Ontario, leaving many disabled Canadians without clear access to the benefit ahead of its July rollout.

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No Poverty
foxnews.com
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Hero PRO: Advanced Bionic Hand Improves Daily Life

Open Bionics' Hero PRO is a waterproof, wireless bionic hand offering increased speed, strength (57-pound capacity), and flexibility, enhancing daily tasks; its development involved 1000 users' feedback, including influencer Tilly Lockey.

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56% Bias Score

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