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Dutch Disability Support Reform to Increase Costs for Many
The Netherlands will reform its Wmo social support system in 2027, making contributions income-dependent, potentially increasing monthly costs by hundreds of euros for 1.2 million people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, causing concern about healthcare access and compliance with the UN Conven...
Dutch Disability Support Reform to Increase Costs for Many
The Netherlands will reform its Wmo social support system in 2027, making contributions income-dependent, potentially increasing monthly costs by hundreds of euros for 1.2 million people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, causing concern about healthcare access and compliance with the UN Conven...
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Protest Demands Accessibility at Cultural Events
Around 300 people protested in Berlin for better accessibility at cultural events, highlighting the exclusion of disabled people from concerts, festivals, and clubs due to inaccessible infrastructure and websites, urging policymakers to include concrete actions in the 500-billion-euro infrastructure...
Berlin Protest Demands Accessibility at Cultural Events
Around 300 people protested in Berlin for better accessibility at cultural events, highlighting the exclusion of disabled people from concerts, festivals, and clubs due to inaccessible infrastructure and websites, urging policymakers to include concrete actions in the 500-billion-euro infrastructure...
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Power Outage Underscores Need for Medical Equipment Backup Power
During a nationwide power outage in Spain on April 28th, 2025, the quick response of emergency services prevented a life-threatening situation for Jorge Murillo, a 39-year-old with ELA dependent on a ventilator, highlighting the need for backup power systems for medically vulnerable individuals.
Spanish Power Outage Underscores Need for Medical Equipment Backup Power
During a nationwide power outage in Spain on April 28th, 2025, the quick response of emergency services prevented a life-threatening situation for Jorge Murillo, a 39-year-old with ELA dependent on a ventilator, highlighting the need for backup power systems for medically vulnerable individuals.
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24% Bias Score
AI-Powered Glasses Aid Navigation for the Visually Impaired
Chinese researchers developed AI-powered glasses using a Google prototype, providing real-time spatial awareness to blind individuals via bone-conduction alerts and a credit-card sized computer; approximately 18 people participated in the China-based study.
AI-Powered Glasses Aid Navigation for the Visually Impaired
Chinese researchers developed AI-powered glasses using a Google prototype, providing real-time spatial awareness to blind individuals via bone-conduction alerts and a credit-card sized computer; approximately 18 people participated in the China-based study.
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40% Bias Score
German Theaters Debate Trigger Warnings
German theaters are increasingly using trigger warnings for sensitive content, prompting debate between those who see it as providing audience choice and those who view it as limiting artistic expression.
German Theaters Debate Trigger Warnings
German theaters are increasingly using trigger warnings for sensitive content, prompting debate between those who see it as providing audience choice and those who view it as limiting artistic expression.
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16% Bias Score
SSA's New Anti-Fraud Measures Spark Confusion and Anxiety
The Social Security Administration implemented new anti-fraud measures on April 14, 2024, requiring in-person identity verification for phone benefit applications and barring telephone changes to direct deposit information, causing widespread confusion and anxiety among beneficiaries due to repeated...
SSA's New Anti-Fraud Measures Spark Confusion and Anxiety
The Social Security Administration implemented new anti-fraud measures on April 14, 2024, requiring in-person identity verification for phone benefit applications and barring telephone changes to direct deposit information, causing widespread confusion and anxiety among beneficiaries due to repeated...
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48% Bias Score
Milan-Cortina 2026: Progress Amidst Logistical Challenges
The CEO of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Foundation, Andrea Varnier, reported positive progress in preparations, including successful venue tests and strong ticket sales; however, logistical challenges due to the Games' dispersed locations remain, while the utilization of existing infrastru...
Milan-Cortina 2026: Progress Amidst Logistical Challenges
The CEO of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Foundation, Andrea Varnier, reported positive progress in preparations, including successful venue tests and strong ticket sales; however, logistical challenges due to the Games' dispersed locations remain, while the utilization of existing infrastru...
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36% Bias Score
Uno Health Streamlines Access to Financial Aid, Averaging $4,500 in Annual Savings
Uno Health, cofounded by a former Google and Clover Health product leader, uses technology to simplify enrollment in 10 major government assistance programs, resulting in an average annual savings of $4,500 per user and addressing billions in unclaimed benefits.
Uno Health Streamlines Access to Financial Aid, Averaging $4,500 in Annual Savings
Uno Health, cofounded by a former Google and Clover Health product leader, uses technology to simplify enrollment in 10 major government assistance programs, resulting in an average annual savings of $4,500 per user and addressing billions in unclaimed benefits.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Launches Electronic Patient File Amidst Data Privacy and Accessibility Concerns
Germany launched a new electronic patient file (ePA) to improve healthcare efficiency and patient empowerment by digitally integrating medical records, but faces criticism over data control limitations and accessibility issues for disabled individuals.
Germany Launches Electronic Patient File Amidst Data Privacy and Accessibility Concerns
Germany launched a new electronic patient file (ePA) to improve healthcare efficiency and patient empowerment by digitally integrating medical records, but faces criticism over data control limitations and accessibility issues for disabled individuals.
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48% Bias Score
AI-Powered Glasses Aid Blind Navigation
Chinese researchers created AI-powered glasses that use a tiny computer and camera to provide real-time audio and haptic feedback to blind users, improving navigation and independence, with 18 people already testing the device.
AI-Powered Glasses Aid Blind Navigation
Chinese researchers created AI-powered glasses that use a tiny computer and camera to provide real-time audio and haptic feedback to blind users, improving navigation and independence, with 18 people already testing the device.
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32% Bias Score
Sorda" Exposes Lack of Media Accessibility for Hearing Impaired
The movie "Sorda" reveals the lack of media inclusion for the hearing impaired, prompting a reader to share their experience with their hearing-impaired mother, highlighting the need for accessible media with quality subtitles.
Sorda" Exposes Lack of Media Accessibility for Hearing Impaired
The movie "Sorda" reveals the lack of media inclusion for the hearing impaired, prompting a reader to share their experience with their hearing-impaired mother, highlighting the need for accessible media with quality subtitles.
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28% Bias Score
Berklee Concert Showcases Musicians with Disabilities
The Music Inclusion Ensemble, based at Berklee College of Music, is presenting a free concert on April 12th at 7 p.m. in the Berklee Performance Center, showcasing over 20 musicians with various disabilities, aiming to break down stereotypes and promote inclusivity within the music industry.
Berklee Concert Showcases Musicians with Disabilities
The Music Inclusion Ensemble, based at Berklee College of Music, is presenting a free concert on April 12th at 7 p.m. in the Berklee Performance Center, showcasing over 20 musicians with various disabilities, aiming to break down stereotypes and promote inclusivity within the music industry.
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24% Bias Score
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