Disability News

• Disability and domestic abuse: 'No-one knows what is happening behind those walls'
  
  As cases of domestic abuse rise during lockdown, disabled victims can face particular challenges to escape their abusers.
  BBC News.  Friday, 7 May 2021.
• Emergency Grants for New York City Artists With Disabilities
  
  Applications for the $1,000 grants, from the New York Foundation for the Arts, can be submitted through June 15.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.
• Covid vaccinations welcomed at Aberdeen learning disability school
  
  The pop-up centre for young people with support needs in Aberdeen is a "passport to freedom".
  BBC News.  Thursday, 6 May 2021.
• RJ Mitte hopes Hollywood includes more people with disabilities: 'It's definitely growing'
  
  The actor stars in "Triumph," a real-life story about a high school senior with cerebral palsy who has dreams of becoming a wrestler.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Enslaved Black man should receive more than $500k
  
  John "Jack" Christopher Smith, who has an intellectual disability, was forced to work 100 hours a week for about five years.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
• Man Utd say fans broke barriers and climbed gates to storm pitch - and deny staff allowed access
  
  Manchester United have denied staff allowed fans onto the Old Trafford pitch during Sunday's protests, saying demonstrators broke through barriers, climbed gates and smashed the door of a disability access lift.
  Sky News.  Monday, 3 May 2021.
• ITV launches 'woke' self-care classes to help the well-being of staff in the wake of three suicides
  
  ITV has also launched a range of networking groups welcoming women, gay workers, those with disabilities, and minority ethnic staff. But some staff complain they feel excluded.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 2 May 2021.
• Degree Launches Accessible Deodorant To Serve People With Disabilities
  
  Degree Deodorant realized that people who are visually impaired, and people with upper limb mobile disabilities are also people who need to use deodorant.
  Forbes.  Friday, 30 Apr 2021.
• Easing air travel for families living with autism
  
  A special event was held in Los Angeles over the weekend to help families living with autism and other developmental disabilities reduce the stress of air travel. ...
  CBS News.  Friday, 30 Apr 2021.
• Degree launches deodorant for people with disabilities
  
  The personal care brand announced the launch of Degree Inclusive this week, unveiling a unique product design that features elements created especially for those with disabilities.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 29 Apr 2021.
• Why Proposed Renovations to Greece's Acropolis Are So Controversial
  
  Scholars voiced concern about planned aesthetic changes and a lack of adequate accessibility measures for people with disabilities
  Smithsonian.  Thursday, 29 Apr 2021.
• Mindset Matters: The Oscars Were A Win For Disability Culture
  
  The column describes how the 93rd Academy Awards was a winning moment for disability culture and is reframing the perception of disability in arts and culture and business.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 29 Apr 2021.
• Disability rights documentary 'Crip Camp' by Oakland producers up for Oscar
  
  "There's the anti-war movement. There was the civil rights movement. ...
  ABC News.  Friday, 23 Apr 2021.
• Inside a draftsman's dream: Artist Kareem Davis showcases architectural vision of Chicago in new exhibit
  
  A Chicago artist found inspiration from the city for his latest drafting exhibition. Kareem Davis is part of a group of adults with a disability or mental illness that is supported through Project Onward.
  ABC News.  Monday, 12 Apr 2021.
• Colorado auctioning weed-themed license plates to raise money for disability fund
  
  Coloradans can bid on official marijuana-themed vanity license plates in a new charity auction to raise money for the Colorado Disability Fund Committee.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 8 Apr 2021.

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