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UK Government Faces Backlash Over Sodium Valproate Scandal
Karen Buck's four children developed severe disabilities after she was prescribed the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy without being warned of the risks; her severely disabled daughter Bridget is now 27 and requires 24/7 care, and the UK government's inaction on compensation for affec...
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Sodium Valproate Scandal
Karen Buck's four children developed severe disabilities after she was prescribed the epilepsy drug sodium valproate during pregnancy without being warned of the risks; her severely disabled daughter Bridget is now 27 and requires 24/7 care, and the UK government's inaction on compensation for affec...
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64% Bias Score
Girl Returns to Soccer After Losing Leg in Accident
Eleven-year-old Valeria Kindyrova lost her leg in a bicycle accident on June 14, 2024, but returned to soccer three days after leaving the hospital and is determined to play professionally.
Girl Returns to Soccer After Losing Leg in Accident
Eleven-year-old Valeria Kindyrova lost her leg in a bicycle accident on June 14, 2024, but returned to soccer three days after leaving the hospital and is determined to play professionally.
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36% Bias Score
ME/CFS: A Debilitating Illness Impacts Millions
Larisa, 30, exemplifies the debilitating effects of ME/CFS, a neurological condition with potentially doubled prevalence post-COVID-19, characterized by extreme fatigue, pain, and cognitive dysfunction, leaving many incapacitated.
ME/CFS: A Debilitating Illness Impacts Millions
Larisa, 30, exemplifies the debilitating effects of ME/CFS, a neurological condition with potentially doubled prevalence post-COVID-19, characterized by extreme fatigue, pain, and cognitive dysfunction, leaving many incapacitated.
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52% Bias Score
Award-Winning Garden Showcases Down Syndrome
A garden inspired by an eight-year-old boy with Down's syndrome won a Silver Gilt medal at the Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing both the joys and challenges faced by this community, and will move to Palacerigg Country Park after May 24th.
Award-Winning Garden Showcases Down Syndrome
A garden inspired by an eight-year-old boy with Down's syndrome won a Silver Gilt medal at the Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing both the joys and challenges faced by this community, and will move to Palacerigg Country Park after May 24th.
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20% Bias Score
Code of Silence Showcases Deaf Actress and Lip-Reading Challenges
Rose Ayling-Ellis stars in ITV's Code of Silence as Alison, a deaf police canteen worker who aids an investigation into a violent gang, using her lip-reading skills to decipher crucial information while facing personal challenges and navigating societal barriers.
Code of Silence Showcases Deaf Actress and Lip-Reading Challenges
Rose Ayling-Ellis stars in ITV's Code of Silence as Alison, a deaf police canteen worker who aids an investigation into a violent gang, using her lip-reading skills to decipher crucial information while facing personal challenges and navigating societal barriers.
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28% Bias Score
Apple Announces Broad Accessibility Improvements for iOS
Apple announced new iOS accessibility features including live captions, personal voice replication, improved braille support, and App Store "nutrition labels" highlighting accessibility features, launching later this year at no extra cost.
Apple Announces Broad Accessibility Improvements for iOS
Apple announced new iOS accessibility features including live captions, personal voice replication, improved braille support, and App Store "nutrition labels" highlighting accessibility features, launching later this year at no extra cost.
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48% Bias Score
Housing Crisis for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Spain
A new report highlights the housing crisis faced by 300,000 people with intellectual disabilities in Spain; many desire independent living but lack options due to support needs, limited resources, and restrictive regulations.
Housing Crisis for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Spain
A new report highlights the housing crisis faced by 300,000 people with intellectual disabilities in Spain; many desire independent living but lack options due to support needs, limited resources, and restrictive regulations.
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36% Bias Score
AI-Powered Exoskeleton Offers New Mobility and Independence for Wheelchair Users
Wandercraft's AI-powered Personal Exoskeleton, undergoing clinical trials in New York and New Jersey, aims to provide daily-life mobility for wheelchair users, with test pilot Caroline Laubach reporting increased freedom and social connection; the company also opened Walk in New York, a state-of-the...
AI-Powered Exoskeleton Offers New Mobility and Independence for Wheelchair Users
Wandercraft's AI-powered Personal Exoskeleton, undergoing clinical trials in New York and New Jersey, aims to provide daily-life mobility for wheelchair users, with test pilot Caroline Laubach reporting increased freedom and social connection; the company also opened Walk in New York, a state-of-the...
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44% Bias Score
Birmingham Woman's Charity Addresses Significant Gap in Autism Support
ZeZe Sohawan, a 23-year-old Birmingham woman with autism, psychosis, and personality disorder, founded the Emotion Dysregulation in Autism charity after years in mental health units, which has helped over 1,000 young people, highlighting the need for emotional support for autistic individuals and th...
Birmingham Woman's Charity Addresses Significant Gap in Autism Support
ZeZe Sohawan, a 23-year-old Birmingham woman with autism, psychosis, and personality disorder, founded the Emotion Dysregulation in Autism charity after years in mental health units, which has helped over 1,000 young people, highlighting the need for emotional support for autistic individuals and th...
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20% Bias Score
Nieder-Olm Improves Accessibility, but Challenges Remain
Nieder-Olm, a German town, is enhancing accessibility for seniors and disabled individuals through initiatives such as adding ramps to senior bus tours, transforming a sports field into a multi-generational facility, and advocating for better housing options; however, challenges remain with insuffic...
Nieder-Olm Improves Accessibility, but Challenges Remain
Nieder-Olm, a German town, is enhancing accessibility for seniors and disabled individuals through initiatives such as adding ramps to senior bus tours, transforming a sports field into a multi-generational facility, and advocating for better housing options; however, challenges remain with insuffic...
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32% Bias Score
Blind Woman to Host Fashion Show on Snowdon Summit
A blind woman, Tilly Dowler, will host a sustainable fashion show on the summit of Mount Snowdon on June 10th to raise funds for Vista, a charity supporting the visually impaired; this event, "Sightless on Snowdon," aims to raise awareness and funds for the 35,500 people in Leicester, Leicestershire...
Blind Woman to Host Fashion Show on Snowdon Summit
A blind woman, Tilly Dowler, will host a sustainable fashion show on the summit of Mount Snowdon on June 10th to raise funds for Vista, a charity supporting the visually impaired; this event, "Sightless on Snowdon," aims to raise awareness and funds for the 35,500 people in Leicester, Leicestershire...
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24% Bias Score
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
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