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Man Refused Service in Cafe Due to Facial Disfigurement
Amit Ghose, a 35-year-old from Birmingham with Neurofibromatosis type 1, was refused service at a London cafe due to his facial disfigurement; this spurred him to self-publish a children's book and become a motivational speaker to promote self-acceptance and challenge ableism.
Man Refused Service in Cafe Due to Facial Disfigurement
Amit Ghose, a 35-year-old from Birmingham with Neurofibromatosis type 1, was refused service at a London cafe due to his facial disfigurement; this spurred him to self-publish a children's book and become a motivational speaker to promote self-acceptance and challenge ableism.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Disabled Workforce: Untapped Potential in Addressing Labor Shortages
In 2024, Germany reported 175,000 unemployed severely disabled individuals, representing an 11.6% unemployment rate, exceeding the national average; however, their 51.4% employment rate shows potential to address the nation's skilled labor shortage.
Germany's Disabled Workforce: Untapped Potential in Addressing Labor Shortages
In 2024, Germany reported 175,000 unemployed severely disabled individuals, representing an 11.6% unemployment rate, exceeding the national average; however, their 51.4% employment rate shows potential to address the nation's skilled labor shortage.
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32% Bias Score
Resurgence of "Retarded" as Slur Sparks Debate
High-profile figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are using the word "retarded," leading to a 207.5% increase in its use on X following a single Musk tweet. This resurgence, primarily among right-leaning individuals, is causing distress to people with intellectual disabilities and reigniting the deb...
Resurgence of "Retarded" as Slur Sparks Debate
High-profile figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are using the word "retarded," leading to a 207.5% increase in its use on X following a single Musk tweet. This resurgence, primarily among right-leaning individuals, is causing distress to people with intellectual disabilities and reigniting the deb...
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52% Bias Score
Color-Blind Makeup Artist Competes on BBC's Glow Up
Ailish McBride, a 20-year-old partially color-blind makeup artist from Belfast, competed on BBC Three's Glow Up, showcasing her skills and creativity while facing challenges related to her color vision deficiency; she was eliminated after two weeks.
Color-Blind Makeup Artist Competes on BBC's Glow Up
Ailish McBride, a 20-year-old partially color-blind makeup artist from Belfast, competed on BBC Three's Glow Up, showcasing her skills and creativity while facing challenges related to her color vision deficiency; she was eliminated after two weeks.
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28% Bias Score
Canada Disability Benefit Faces Accessibility Challenges
The new Canadian Disability Benefit, while aiming to help, faces hurdles; stringent Disability Tax Credit (DTC) requirements exclude many with episodic disabilities like multiple sclerosis, exposing systemic flaws in disability support.
Canada Disability Benefit Faces Accessibility Challenges
The new Canadian Disability Benefit, while aiming to help, faces hurdles; stringent Disability Tax Credit (DTC) requirements exclude many with episodic disabilities like multiple sclerosis, exposing systemic flaws in disability support.
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36% Bias Score
Return-to-Office Mandates Pose Challenges for Neurodivergent Workers
Return-to-office mandates are creating significant challenges for millions of neurodivergent US adults, with many fearing job loss or discrimination due to inflexible work environments and the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Return-to-Office Mandates Pose Challenges for Neurodivergent Workers
Return-to-office mandates are creating significant challenges for millions of neurodivergent US adults, with many fearing job loss or discrimination due to inflexible work environments and the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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60% Bias Score
House Budget Plan Threatens Medicaid for Low-Income Caregivers and Seniors
The House budget plan proposes major Medicaid changes: a work requirement of 80 hours monthly (exceptions for disabled or over 64), and over \$600 billion in federal funding cuts over ten years, potentially impacting millions of low-income seniors and caregivers.
House Budget Plan Threatens Medicaid for Low-Income Caregivers and Seniors
The House budget plan proposes major Medicaid changes: a work requirement of 80 hours monthly (exceptions for disabled or over 64), and over \$600 billion in federal funding cuts over ten years, potentially impacting millions of low-income seniors and caregivers.
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60% Bias Score
ME/CFS: Debilitating Fatigue and the Search for Effective Treatments
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a neuroimmunological disease affecting 17 million globally, marked by debilitating fatigue, pain, and impaired blood circulation, often triggered by prior infection; effective treatments remain elusive due to low research investment.
ME/CFS: Debilitating Fatigue and the Search for Effective Treatments
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a neuroimmunological disease affecting 17 million globally, marked by debilitating fatigue, pain, and impaired blood circulation, often triggered by prior infection; effective treatments remain elusive due to low research investment.
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56% Bias Score
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
CAR's Inclusive Education Program: Successes and Funding Gaps
In the Central African Republic, where 1.3 million children need humanitarian aid, the Education Cannot Wait initiative, along with UNICEF and partners, provides inclusive education for children with disabilities, reaching over 500,000 children since 2017, despite a significant funding shortfall (on...
CAR's Inclusive Education Program: Successes and Funding Gaps
In the Central African Republic, where 1.3 million children need humanitarian aid, the Education Cannot Wait initiative, along with UNICEF and partners, provides inclusive education for children with disabilities, reaching over 500,000 children since 2017, despite a significant funding shortfall (on...
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48% Bias Score
Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, created a 12,304 square meter painting, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism and challenge stigma, particularly in light of recent controversial statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the...
Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, created a 12,304 square meter painting, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism and challenge stigma, particularly in light of recent controversial statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the...
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
15-year-old autistic Nigerian Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas (12,304 square meters) in Abuja, Nigeria, on World Autism Acceptance Day in April, raising awareness and funds for autism support amid challenges faced by autistic people in Nigeria due to ...
Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
15-year-old autistic Nigerian Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas (12,304 square meters) in Abuja, Nigeria, on World Autism Acceptance Day in April, raising awareness and funds for autism support amid challenges faced by autistic people in Nigeria due to ...
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28% Bias Score
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