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Stem Cell Ruling Leaves Some Disability
A court action earlier this week halting federal funding for research involving human embryonic stem cells is leaving some research into developmental disabilities up in the air. On Monday,...
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Couple Accused Of Bilking $380,000 In Au
A California couple is accused of defrauding their school district and health insurer, all in what they say was an effort to secure the best services...
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Jobless Rate 60 Percent Higher For Ameri
A first-of-its-kind look at disability employment released Wednesday indicates that just 1 in 5 people with disabilities are employed and they’re disproportionately working part-time. According to the report from...
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Appeals Court Says F…
A federal appeals court decision this week may open the door for families to seek damages in cases where a child’s need for special services is ignored. The decision…
CentralOnly: The Dis…
Last night, the 2010 election drew to close in the key seats of contention's votes were sealed, The ALP, LNP, Greens and Nationals delivered echoing victories for the National Disabled…
Federal Election: Au…
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) has called for Australia’s Political Parties to release their Sports Policy ahead of the Federal Election on August 21. APC Chief Executive Jason Hellwig…
Countdown to IPC Swi…
With nine days to go before the 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships begin, athletes are making their way to the host city of Eindhoven in the Netherlands. A…
CentralOnly: D4D wil…
Our party is in its early stages of consolidation after Kelly Vincent MP became elected into the Upper House of the SA Legislative council. We are in the…
Supporting carers of…
The Gillard Government is continuing to deliver support to carers of children and teenagers with disability through the popular MyTime and Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers programs. The…
Athletes Prepare for…
Athletes around the globe are preparing for the 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Shooting World Championships which will begin one week from today. From 16-24 July, the…
Developers and plann…
Developers and urban planners are among building industry members encouraged to take part in a new award designed to improve access and inclusion for people with disability. …
US Labor Department …
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will co-host Lights! Camera! Access! in Los Angeles,…