Some people with disabilities in Peru have not been allowed to vote or open bank accounts, even though the country was one of the first in the world to sign on to the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.
A 19-year-old with Down syndrome took his case for high school sports eligibility to state lawmakers, arguing that Michigan should consider age-limit exemptions for student athletes whose playing careers are delayed because of disabilities. (May 2)
A National Disability Insurance Scheme will start in Australia from July 2013 in up to four locations across the country. From mid 2013, about 10000 people with significant and permanent disabilities will start to receive support. By July 2014, that figure will rise to 20000 people.
This month, Safeway is raising awareness and funds for people with disabilities. Shoppers will be able to donate to Easter Seals Hawaii and Special Olympics Hawaii. It’s all part of Safeway’s People with Disabilities Month.
My commentary on unemployed Americans using disability benefits for income, the US retail sales in December, the US considering giving arms to Syria rebels and global shipping demand remaining very low. Kimbra – “Cameo Lover” www.youtube.com GOTYE Performs “Somebody That I Used to Know” featuring Kimbra www.youtube.com Wal-Mart’s Higher Sales Came at a Cost www.nytimes.com Holiday Sales Keep Recovery on Track online.wsj.com Retail sales fall on limp holiday season www.theglobeandmail.com As Dow Passes 13000 In Nominal Terms, Here Is The “Real” Picture www.zerohedge.com Baltic index falls for 5th day, ships in oversupply www.reuters.com Jobless Disability Claims Soar To Record www.myfoxdc.com Fitch Cuts Greece Ratings; Says Default ‘Highly Likely’ In Near Term www.rttnews.com US hints at possibility of arming Syrian rebels www.chicagotribune.com