A Catholic church has turned down a request from a couple with disabilities to be married, with a clergyman insisting that the pair is not ready.
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May 24, 2013
Church Denies Wedding For Couple With Special Needs – Disability …
Protest at County Hall over Collin Brewer disability gaffe | This is …
Furious protestors gathered at County Hall today to demand the resignation of a councillor who said disabled children 'should be put down'. Councillor Collin Brewer made the controversial statement…
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Study Points To Disability Housing Crisis – Disability Scoop
Housing is out of reach for many with disabilities , with a new report finding that rent for a small apartment often exceeds the total government benefits offered to such individuals.
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Hampton Roads veterans still waiting up to 30 months for disability …
Iraq war veteran James Edwards says he's been waiting 186 days for a decision on his VA disability claim, filed last November for physical and mental problems documented from his time in the Army.“I did my 4 ½ years, I got …
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May 23, 2013
Disability advocates cite gains from legislative session, but also …
The 2013 Minnesota legislative brought some gains for people with disabilities and their families, but some key initiatives were stalled, says The ARC Minnesota, a disability advocacy organization.”The final health and human services bill that …
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Learning disability service drives home road safety message …
Learning disability service drives home road safety message | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust …
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Achieving a disability-inclusive development agenda with ICTs …
On Monday, September 23, 2013, the UN General Assembly will hold a meeting in New York (USA) at the level of Heads of States to define the future global roadma…
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Tech Giant To Recruit Workers With Autism – Disability Scoop
A leading software company, with offices in the United States and around the globe, is launching a strategic effort to hire people with autism in order to tap their unique talents.
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Everything and Nothing from Essex: Un-Defining Disability
This is a word that carries with it heavy weight in this world. But most days, I redefine it
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Everything and Nothing from Essex: Un-Defining Disability
May 22, 2013
Justin Presciutti, Man With Disability, Meets Spider-Man (VIDEOS)
A man who describes himself as Spider-Man's “number one biggest fan” was given the treat of a lifetime earlier this month when he clinched a bit part in the upcoming film “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ and got a chance to …
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