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• 1 - Pakistan Will Fail To Reach the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Without Focus on Disability - In Pakistan people with disabilities often have higher health care needs, but may find it difficult to access services : Cynthia Sohail (2021/01/12)
• 2 - What 2020 Taught Me About Disability in the UK - Paul Dodenhoff reports on how the current COVID-19 global pandemic has further highlighted people with disabilities are still actively discriminated against : Paul Dodenhoff (2021/01/04)
• 3 - Why We Revolt: A Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care - Book review of Why We Revolt: A Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care written by Victor Montori : Tsara Shelton (2020/12/28)
• 4 - Stop Therapy Doll Shaming - A Personal Plea - A personal plea by Thecla, a survivor of childhood abuse and bullying, to stop therapy doll shaming and discrimination : Thecla (2020/12/25)
• 5 - Metolazone Could be Key to Increased Lifespan - Existing anti-hypertension drug Metolazone can activate mitochondrial stress response that prolongs lifespan shows potential for re-purposing into anti-aging pharmaceutical drugs for humans : Osaka City University, Japan (2020/12/24)
• 6 - U.S. Federal Legislation Prevents Organ Transplant Discrimination - Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their disability when seeking an organ transplant : National Down Syndrome Society (2020/12/24)
• 7 - LED Lights Found to Kill Coronavirus Quickly and Cheaply - The research has both commercial and societal implications, given the possibility of using LED bulbs in all areas of our lives, safely and quickly : Tel Aviv University (TAU) (2020/12/22)
• 8 - Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games - Facts and information regarding The Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games sporting program an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities : International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (2020/12/16)
• 9 - Ireland: Persons with Disabilities Health Survey Results - Information, including facts and statistics regarding the results of the Irish Health Survey 2019, Disabilities : CSO: Central Statistics Office (2020/12/16)
• 10 - New Scotland Child Disability Payment - The Scottish Child Disability Payment pilot areas have been announced and initial applications are to be taken in three local authority areas : Scottish Government (2020/12/10)
• 11 - Mother's Empathy Linked to Epigenetic Changes to Oxytocin Gene - Research article regarding study that shed light on interconnectedness among Oxytocin gene, brain structure, and maternal empathy : University of Fukui, Japan (2020/12/09)
• 12 - Voiceitt Makes Alexa Accessible for Disabled - Voiceitt announces people with speech impairments will now be able to use the Voiceitt mobile app to access and interact with Amazon Alexa : Voiceitt (2020/12/05)
• 13 - Emotional, Social, and Developmental Benefits of Gaming - Expert psychologists and doctors reveal the benefits of gaming, especially during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic : Currys PC World (2020/12/04)
• 14 - The Brain Broad's COVID-19 Response - A few of the changes Dr. Lynette Louise, The Brain Broad, made due COVID restrictions : Tsara Shelton (2020/12/03)
• 15 - Diversity in the TV Industry - How accurately minorities are represented in TV Industry jobs compared with presence in wider UK workforce and national population : Currys PC World (2020/11/25)
• 16 - Disability Bias in AI Hiring Tools and Legal Protection - Artificial Intelligence (AI) bias in job hiring and recruiting causes concern as new form of employment discrimination : Juyoun Han and Patrick Lin (2020/11/25)
• 17 - 3dRudder Foot Mouse - The 3dRudder Foot Mouse is designed for people who are unable to use a standard mouse using hands, but still need the use of a mouse : Stanislas Chesnais (2020/11/24)
• 18 - U.S. FBI Hate Crime Statistics 2019 - FBI hate crime data submitted by 15,588 law enforcement agencies provide information about offenses, victims, offenders, and locations of hate crimes : FBI National Press Office (2020/11/17)
• 19 - Gona Rubian Ranesa: Reynols New Studio Album - New music studio album Gona Rubian Ranesa by Reynols, one of the longest running inclusive rock bands led by Down Syndrome drummer/singer Miguel Tomasín : Daphnia Press (2020/11/11)
• 20 - Tidal Basin Revitalization - Disability Community Voice Vital - FDR Memorial Legacy Committee mission to ensure disability community efforts at FDR Memorial in Washington DC become part of the Memorial's educational materials, visitor information, and collective memory. : FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee) (2020/10/29)
• 21 - Doctors Telling Patients Get Flu Shot this Season - Majority of U.S. doctors (92%) tell patients to get the flu shot and majority of physicians and doctors worldwide believe second wave of COVID-19 likely : Sermo (2020/10/25)
• 22 - Hearing Aids Market Worth $7 Billion by 2025 - CAGR: 3.9% - Report published by Polaris Market Research reveals the global hearing aids market is anticipated to reach USD 6,992.1 million by 2025 : Polaris Market Research (2020/10/22)
• 23 - 1.3% COLA Benefit Increase for 2021 | Social Security - U.S. Social Security Administration announces Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for Americans to increase 1.3 percent in 2021 : U.S. Social Security Administration (2020/10/13)
• 24 - Free Virtual Acting Courses For People With Physical Disability - Angel City Sports presents virtual acting workshops with free 8 week course designed for those with physical disabilities : Angel City Sports (2020/10/08)
• 25 - United Through Sports 2020 World Virtual Youth Festival : IPC - IPC and multiple sport organisations have partnered with United Through Sports to launch 2020 World Virtual Youth Festival to get youngsters around the world active during COVID-19 pandemic : The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (2020/10/07)
• 26 - Proposed Changes to Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation : Canadian Government - Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue. Article outlines reintroduced proposed changes to Canada's Criminal Code provisions on MAID : Department of Justice Canada (2020/10/07)
• 27 - Live Well By Eating Green Foods - Naturopaths have recommended the use of green foods to enhance the treatment of diseases such asthma candida lupus and HIV : Disabled World (2020/10/01)
• 28 - Medicare Health and Drug Plans - Are You Paying Too Much? - Chances are high that most retirees are paying too much for their Medicare health and drug plans, says The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). : The Senior Citizens League (2020/09/30)
• 29 - Public Sector EU Websites Must Now Be Accessible - All European public-sector bodies now legally obliged to have accessible websites for all members of the public including persons with disabilities : European Disability Forum (EDF) (2020/09/25)
• 30 - NCPD ID Cards for Persons with Disabilities and Disability App - National Commission for Persons with Disabilities proposes mobile app for persons with disabilities and their families in addition to creation of an ID Card for persons with disabilities : Matt Maura : Bahamas Information Services (2020/09/24)
• 31 - Event with Paralympians Tatyana McFadden, John Boie and Rose Hollermann - Digital Day Dream event on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00pm EST with Paralympians McFadden, Boie, and Hollermann inspires kids with life-altering conditions : Dream On 3 (2020/09/20)
• 32 - Traipsin Global On Wheels Podcast and Platform - Traipsin Global On Wheels (TGOW) provides a platform and podcast to inform and advance disability rights and advocacy work in the area of climate change, travel, and fitness : Disabled World (2020/09/18)
• 33 - Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Media Rights - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) launches requests for information for Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games media rights in Europe : International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (2020/09/17)
• 34 - 2021 COLA: 1.3% Predicted - U.S. Social Security recipients likely to get 1.3 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2021 - the 2nd lowest ever paid, according to The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) : The Senior Citizens League (2020/09/16)
• 35 - SMA1 Infant Life-Saving Zolgensma Therapy Unavailable in Canada - Ground-breaking new drug Zolgensma that could stop progression of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1) is the most expensive medication in the world : John and Amanda Hanki (2020/09/15)
• 36 - Saved and Remade Series Seeking Applications from Disabled Community - Saved and Remade, a new series for BBC Two with presenter Sabrina Grant, is looking for people with disabilities to take part on the show : Red Sky Productions (2020/09/14)
• 37 - Vichay Phommachan: Deaf Artist, Actor, Model, and Dancer - Biography of Vichay Phommachan an 35 years old deaf artist, actor, model, and dancer born in Thailand and raised in Tecumseh, Nebraska : Disabled World (2020/09/12)
• 38 - IWBF's Non-compliance with 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code - An open letter to interested stakeholders regarding the IWBF's non-compliance with the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code : International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (2020/09/04)
• 39 - How to Create God Mode in Microsoft Windows 10 - Instructions to create Windows 10 God Mode folder to provide convenient and accessible access to many of your Microsoft PC computer settings all in the one place : Disabled World (2020/09/04)
• 40 - Online Social Security Video Hearings Due to COVID-19 - U.S. Department of Social Security announces an two way online video service for people awaiting a hearing decision : U.S. Social Security Administration (2020/09/04)
• 41 - Obesity, Smoking, Physical Labor May Explain Disability Disparities - University of Michigan (U-M) study reveals excess body mass, smoking, and manual labor explain a large proportion of disability disparities in the U.S. : The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) (2020/09/01)
• 42 - Channel 4 Secures Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Broadcast Rights - Channel 4 awarded UK television rights to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games including multi-platform broadcast rights within the UK : International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (2020/08/28)
• 43 - Clip-Knix Front Fastening Underwear - Clip-Knix are attractive, front-fastening underwear that can be put on easily without the need to bend or balance on one leg : Clip-Knix (2020/08/25)
• 44 - Campus Maps for Students with Visual Impairments - SAS launches free resources to create and share non-visual digital maps to help open up the higher education experience : SAS (2020/08/24)
• 45 - Using Uncertainty Reduction Theory to Help Students Deal with Stress and Anxiety and Improve Their Overall Classroom Performance - Uncertainty reduction theory assumes uncertainty in new situations makes communication difficult; uncertainty can create frustration and reduced satisfaction; reducing uncertainty can alleviate these negative feelings : Kristin Basinger, Tracy Crawford, Lauren Critchley, and Jennifer Romano, Full Time Faculty, University of Phoenix (2020/08/06)
• 46 - Smart Mouthware: Control Phone or Computer Using Tongue - Smart Mouthware Computer Mouse is a touchpad built into an orthodontic retainer that allows users to move the cursor by moving their tongue across the roof of the mouth : JJ Moritz, President, Sapien LLC (2020/08/02)
• 47 - DOJ Settlement with Bank of America to Resolve Claims of Disability Discrimination and Compensate Victims - Complaint alleges that the Bank of America refused to issue mortgages to individuals who are under guardianships : U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs (2020/07/31)
• 48 - BafA Stimulates Production of New Blood Vessels - Study provides insight about BafA protein that may be further used in regenerative medicine for replacing or regenerating lost or damaged parts of the body : Fujita Health University, Japan (2020/07/22)
• 49 - Nearly 50% of Seniors Go Without Essentials During Pandemic - Survey to learn the financial impact of the coronavirus on older Americans indicates almost half of retirees say they have gone without essential items : The Senior Citizens League (2020/07/22)
• 50 - COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board discuss impact of COVID-19 pandemic across the Paralympic Movement, including the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games : International Paralympic Committee (IPC) (2020/07/11)

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