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Turkey Earthquake: Ongoing Challenges for Disabled Individuals Two Years On
Two years after the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, the Turkish Spinal Cord Injury Association (TOFD) continues to provide essential medical supplies and psychosocial support to over 3,000 disabled individuals, who still face challenges including inaccessible housing, medical...
Turkey Earthquake: Ongoing Challenges for Disabled Individuals Two Years On
Two years after the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, the Turkish Spinal Cord Injury Association (TOFD) continues to provide essential medical supplies and psychosocial support to over 3,000 disabled individuals, who still face challenges including inaccessible housing, medical...
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24% Bias Score
Disposable Humanity: Aktion T4 and the Holocaust
The documentary "Disposable Humanity" details the Nazi Aktion T4 program, which murdered 250,000 disabled people from 1939 onward, serving as a model for the Holocaust; the film explores the program's historical context, its lasting impact, and the ongoing struggle for recognition of its victims.
Disposable Humanity: Aktion T4 and the Holocaust
The documentary "Disposable Humanity" details the Nazi Aktion T4 program, which murdered 250,000 disabled people from 1939 onward, serving as a model for the Holocaust; the film explores the program's historical context, its lasting impact, and the ongoing struggle for recognition of its victims.
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24% Bias Score
Father Fears Loss of Special Education Services Amidst Potential Department of Education Closure
Donte Moore, father of two autistic sons, fears the closure of the Department of Education will eliminate their access to vital federally funded special education services, impacting over 7 million students nationwide.
Father Fears Loss of Special Education Services Amidst Potential Department of Education Closure
Donte Moore, father of two autistic sons, fears the closure of the Department of Education will eliminate their access to vital federally funded special education services, impacting over 7 million students nationwide.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Mandates Accessibility Upgrades in Residential Buildings
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a bill mandating accessibility upgrades in residential buildings, obligating communities of neighbors to apply for grants to fund works like elevator and ramp installations, impacting an estimated 100,000 homebound people due to inaccessibility.
Spain Mandates Accessibility Upgrades in Residential Buildings
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a bill mandating accessibility upgrades in residential buildings, obligating communities of neighbors to apply for grants to fund works like elevator and ramp installations, impacting an estimated 100,000 homebound people due to inaccessibility.
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24% Bias Score
France's Disability Law at 20: Mixed Success, Urgent Need for Reform
France's 2005 disability law, celebrating its 20th anniversary, demonstrates notable advancements in compensation but falls short in accessibility and inclusive education, prompting calls for systemic changes to ensure equal rights for all.
France's Disability Law at 20: Mixed Success, Urgent Need for Reform
France's 2005 disability law, celebrating its 20th anniversary, demonstrates notable advancements in compensation but falls short in accessibility and inclusive education, prompting calls for systemic changes to ensure equal rights for all.
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24% Bias Score
Dr. Guttman's Holistic Approach: From Paraplegics to Paralympics
In 1939, Dr. Ludwig Guttman, while working at a UK hospital for paraplegics, challenged conventional treatment by reducing sedation and introducing sports therapy, facing opposition but ultimately creating the foundation for the Paralympic Games.
Dr. Guttman's Holistic Approach: From Paraplegics to Paralympics
In 1939, Dr. Ludwig Guttman, while working at a UK hospital for paraplegics, challenged conventional treatment by reducing sedation and introducing sports therapy, facing opposition but ultimately creating the foundation for the Paralympic Games.
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28% Bias Score
Airlines Challenge New Disability Access Rules in Court
Major U.S. airlines are suing to overturn new rules protecting disabled air travelers, arguing the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority in mandating improved wheelchair handling and passenger assistance, despite airlines reporting 11,527 mishandled wheelchairs in 2023.
Airlines Challenge New Disability Access Rules in Court
Major U.S. airlines are suing to overturn new rules protecting disabled air travelers, arguing the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority in mandating improved wheelchair handling and passenger assistance, despite airlines reporting 11,527 mishandled wheelchairs in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
20-Year Fight for Epilepsy Drug Compensation
Catherine Cox has campaigned for 20 years for compensation after her son Matthew suffered disabilities due to the epilepsy drug sodium valproate, which she took during pregnancy; a 2024 report recommended financial and other support for thousands of similarly affected children, but the government ha...
20-Year Fight for Epilepsy Drug Compensation
Catherine Cox has campaigned for 20 years for compensation after her son Matthew suffered disabilities due to the epilepsy drug sodium valproate, which she took during pregnancy; a 2024 report recommended financial and other support for thousands of similarly affected children, but the government ha...
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44% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Cripple Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine, Leaving EU Facing Funding Gap
US cuts to USAID funding have severely impacted international humanitarian aid, particularly in Ukraine, leaving a funding gap the EU cannot fully fill, prompting NGOs to urge the EU for emergency funding to support people with disabilities.
US Funding Cuts Cripple Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine, Leaving EU Facing Funding Gap
US cuts to USAID funding have severely impacted international humanitarian aid, particularly in Ukraine, leaving a funding gap the EU cannot fully fill, prompting NGOs to urge the EU for emergency funding to support people with disabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Group Promotes Inclusive Political Participation
PoliTisch leicht," a Berlin political discussion group using simplified German, saw attendance double to ten at its second meeting, focusing on the upcoming Bundestag election and inclusive political engagement.
Berlin Group Promotes Inclusive Political Participation
PoliTisch leicht," a Berlin political discussion group using simplified German, saw attendance double to ten at its second meeting, focusing on the upcoming Bundestag election and inclusive political engagement.
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40% Bias Score
France's 2005 Disability Law: Unfulfilled Promises After 20 Years
Twenty years after France's ambitious 2005 law on disability rights, significant shortcomings persist, particularly in employment where the unemployment rate for disabled workers is double the national average, despite measures such as the creation of the Fonds pour l'insertion des personnes handica...
France's 2005 Disability Law: Unfulfilled Promises After 20 Years
Twenty years after France's ambitious 2005 law on disability rights, significant shortcomings persist, particularly in employment where the unemployment rate for disabled workers is double the national average, despite measures such as the creation of the Fonds pour l'insertion des personnes handica...
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48% Bias Score
CHP Promises Major Disability Rights Reforms
CHP leader Özgür Özel, during a disability workshop, pledged to establish a disability ministry led by a disabled individual, increase disability pensions to the level of the minimum wage, eliminate contribution fees for healthcare, and provide at least 40 hours of rehabilitation services per week f...
CHP Promises Major Disability Rights Reforms
CHP leader Özgür Özel, during a disability workshop, pledged to establish a disability ministry led by a disabled individual, increase disability pensions to the level of the minimum wage, eliminate contribution fees for healthcare, and provide at least 40 hours of rehabilitation services per week f...
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48% Bias Score
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