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• 1 - COVID-19 Vaccine (in)equity No Right of Way for EU Disabled - National vaccination strategies do not have clear-cut criteria for prioritising persons with disabilities (PWDs) to receive the COVID-19 vaccine : European Economic and Social Committee (2021/04/08)
• 2 - Pinwheels and Prevention (Childhood Abuse Prevention Month) - Article by Tsara Shelton looks at the month of April being Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention as well as Autism Acceptance Month : Tsara Shelton (2021/04/08)
• 3 - Hidden Grief by Kathleen M. Cleaver - Article by Kathleen M. Cleaver, the parent of Tricia who has multiple disabilities caused by hypoxia during the birth process : Kathleen M. Cleaver (2021/04/08)
• 4 - Medical Triage Explanation and Tag Color Chart - Chart and information concerning medical triage, the process of determining priority of patient treatment by severity of condition or likelihood of recovery with and without treatment : Disabled World (2021/04/06)
• 5 - Children with Disabilities Often Invisible, Not Heard and Not Counted - Mind the Gap research reveals children with disability are often invisible, as they are overlooked in many child and disability focused laws, policies and programs : Ombudsman for Children's Office (2021/03/30)
• 6 - U.K. Disability Charities to Benefit from Government Funding - The money will fund services to provide practical support for disabled children, set up and expand helplines, and provide mental health and well-being support : Department of Health and Social Care (2021/03/30)
• 7 - Relief for Student Loan Borrowers with Disabilities During COVID-19 - The United States Department of Education announces relief for student loan borrowers with total and permanent disabilities during the COVID-19 emergency : U.S. Department of Education (2021/03/29)
• 8 - Update to Learning Disability Mortality Review - NHS - National Health Service (NHS) announces autistic people will now be specifically included in an improved and expanded LeDeR program : National Health Service (NHS) (2021/03/27)
• 9 - WILD GOOSE Online Art Exhibition - WILD GOOSE is an online exhibition exploring landscape painting through the parallel practices of two artists - Carl Clark and Jack Arthur Wood : Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (2021/03/27)
• 10 - Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia - Book review by Tsara Shelton of the novel Of Women and Salt written by Gabriela Garcia : Tsara Shelton (2021/03/26)
• 11 - Scaling Up European Action on Disability Policies - Commissioner for Equality, the EESC welcomes new EU Disability Rights Strategy for the next decade, a key moment for the rights of persons with disabilities : European Economic and Social Committee (2021/03/26)
• 12 - Social Security Outreach to Vulnerable During COVID-19 - U.S. Social Security Administration outreach to vulnerable populations during COVID-19 Pandemic - Advocates and community organizations can help connect people : U.S. Social Security Administration (2021/03/25)
• 13 - Anthroposophic Medicine: The Art of Healing Short Film Series - Rooted in the relationship series of short films on The Art of Healing gives insight into Anthroposophic Medicine : Goetheanum (2021/03/24)
• 14 - New COVID-19 Variants and Mutations List - Information and list of Variant of Concern (VOC) and Variant Under Investigation (VUI) mutations of COVID-19 coronavirus (2019-nCoV) : Disabled World (2021/03/14)
• 15 - Best Video Games for Visually-Impaired Gamers - In-depth look at top rated and most accessible video and board games reveals how well the industry supports visually-impaired gamers : Lenstore (2021/03/13)
• 16 - Recite Me: Not for Profit Web Accessibility Solution - Recite Me is a cloud-based web accessibility assistive toolbar solution that allows website visitors to customize a site in a way that works best for them : Recite Me (2021/03/09)
• 17 - Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon - The Walker-Warburg Syndrome Awareness Ribbon features light blue and navy blue colors, representing hydrocephalus, brain malformations and diseases : Christine McCollum (2021/03/05)
• 18 - Everybody Eats - A Mom and Daughter Food Tale - An article by Tsara Shelton in regards to an invitation she and her mom received to write for Eat, Darling, Eat, a website that publishes stories submitted by women around the world : Tsara Shelton (2021/03/05)
• 19 - The Relationship of Food and Health : Jasmin Peschke - Jasmin Peschke finds it essential to look beyond the ingredients and understand food quality as an expression of the relationship with the lifeworld : Jasmin Peschke (2021/02/26)
• 20 - Providing U.S. Disabled Veterans Both Disability and Retired Payments - The Major Richard Star Act would repeal current unfair offset, allowing disabled veterans to receive both retirement pay and disability compensation : United States Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs (2021/02/23)
• 21 - Invisible Illnesses: Underlying Medical Problems - Invisible disability expert Dr. Diana Driscoll discusses Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), vagus nerve disorders, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and similar invisible illnesses : Dr. Diana Driscoll (2021/02/23)
• 22 - Growing Evidence That Mentally Ill Youths Become Less Healthy Adults - Studies suggest mental health struggles in early life can lead to poorer physical health and advanced aging in adulthood : Duke University (2021/02/17)
• 23 - European Space Agency Seeks Parastronaut Recruit - ESA looking to recruit first disabled parastronaut for possible space missions to the International Space Station (ISS), The Moon and Mars : European Space Agency (ESA) (2021/02/17)
• 24 - Amtrak Compensates People with Disabilities Facing Station Barriers - U.S. railway company Amtrak starts compensating disabled experiencing inaccessibility at rail stations : National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) (2021/02/05)
• 25 - Hank and Emma Faye to Teach Children Sign Language, Inclusivity, and Kindness - Deaf host debuts a new video series, Hank and Emma Faye, on KLRN PBS to teach children sign language, inclusivity, and kindness : Hank and Emma Faye (2021/01/31)
• 26 - 'Making Sense' Film Stars People with Disabilities Representing Primary Senses - Independent feature film Making Sense starring people with disabilities representing five primary senses to premiere at Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival : Making Sense Film (2021/01/31)
• 27 - Love, Lies, and Language Barriers - Tsara Shelton writes on some of the barriers encountered having moved to the province of Quebec, Canada : Tsara Shelton (2021/01/29)
• 28 - U.S. Seniors Agree on Ways to Strengthen Social Security and Medicare - Older Americans agree on ways to strengthen Social Security and Medicare, according to surveys by The Senior Citizens League : The Senior Citizens League (2021/01/26)
• 29 - Free Online Training and Wellbeing Workshops for Deaf and Disabled Artists Affected by Pandemic - Disabled led theatre company Graeae announces Beyond: Develop FREE online wellbeing and Creative Professional Development workshops for Deaf and disabled artists affected by the COVID-19 : Graeae (2021/01/21)
• 30 - Phoenix Instinct AI Powered Smart Wheelchair Wins Toyota Mobility Challenge - Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Nesta Challenges, announces the winner of $4 million global Mobility Unlimited Challenge in virtual event : Toyota Mobility Foundation (2021/01/20)
• 31 - Cancer Care Adaptations and Innovations Through COVID-19 - On World Cancer Day UICC shines a light on responses to COVID-19 pandemic by world cancer organization's and individuals struggling to maintain progress in cancer care : Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) (2021/01/20)
• 32 - World Cancer Day Awareness - Outline of World Cancer Day and associated events focused on cancer awareness which takes place each year on the 4th February : Disabled World (2021/01/19)
• 33 - Pakistan Will Fail To Reach 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)
• 34 - 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)
• 35 - 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)
• 36 - 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)
• 37 - 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)
• 38 - 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)
• 39 - 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)
• 40 - 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)
• 41 - 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)
• 42 - 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)
• 43 - Mother's Empathy and Epigenetic Changes to Oxytocin Gene Link - Research article regarding study that shed light on inter-connectedness among Oxytocin gene, brain structure, and maternal empathy : University of Fukui, Japan (2020/12/09)
• 44 - 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)
• 45 - 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)
• 46 - 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)
• 47 - 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)
• 48 - 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)
• 49 - 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)
• 50 - 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)

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