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Five-Year-Old Survives Fatal Car Crash, Faces Long Road to Recovery

A family from Altai Krai was killed in a car accident in Novosibirsk in March 2023; their 5-year-old son, Stas, survived despite severe injuries and now attends a regular school with his aunt and grandmother's support, while facing financial difficulties due to the deceased driver's lack of compensa...

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Gaza sisters with disabilities face worsening conditions after displacement and brother's detention

In Gaza's Shati refugee camp, Raneem Abu Al-Eish cares for her two sisters with celiac disease and intellectual disabilities, whose conditions worsened after their home was destroyed and brother Mohammad was detained by Israel six months ago, leaving the family facing food shortages, lack of medicin...

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No Poverty
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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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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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Disabled Mother Challenges Societal Norms in New Memoir

Jessica Slice's memoir, "Unfit Parent," details her experiences as a disabled mother, advocating for a more inclusive society that supports all parents and challenges the stigma surrounding disability.

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Dependiente": From Shop Assistant to Societal Stigma in Spain

The Spanish word "dependiente," originally denoting a shop assistant, evolved into a pejorative term reflecting class disparities and the societal devaluation of dependence, particularly during Francoist Spain; today, its negative connotations highlight the cultural emphasis on self-reliance, impact...

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Autistic Powerlifter Sets British Junior Record

19-year-old autistic powerlifter Ella Brincat-Smith, from Newark, Nottinghamshire, set a new British junior record by bench pressing 132.5kg (292lbs), overcoming her initial fear of new places and finding a supportive community within the sport.

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Barnaul's "Cyberday" Showcases Advanced Prosthetics

Barnaul hosted "Cyberday," showcasing advanced bioprosthetics that empower people with limb differences; the event highlighted success stories, technological advancements, and government accessibility programs.

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Neuralink Implant Restores Function to Paralyzed Patient

Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink brain implant patient, a quadriplegic since a 2016 accident, regained significant control over his life after receiving the device, enabling him to use computers and phones with his thoughts.

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Zhuangzi's Challenge to Ableism

The ancient Chinese text Zhuangzi challenges societal devaluation of people with disabilities by highlighting how such biases limit potential and promoting an inclusive view of human capabilities.

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elpais.com
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Spanish Mother Highlights Challenges of Raising Child with ASD Amidst Inflexible Work Schedule

A Spanish mother recounts the struggles of raising a 7-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), whose refusal to dress stems from her demanding work schedule, highlighting the lack of work-life balance and societal support for families with children with disabilities in Spain.

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Quality Education
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K-Pop Group Big Ocean: Redefining Music with Technology and Inclusion

Big Ocean, a three-member South Korean K-pop group with hearing impairments, uses assistive technology and sign language in their performances, achieving international success with a European tour and second mini-album release, while inspiring their global fanbase to learn sign language.

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