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Cuomo to lawmakers: Pass protections for New York's 1 million disabled under state care

Governor of New York submitted a proposal to law makers to approve a legislation to provide more state support to people with disabilities in different forms.

http://www.syracuse.com/news/................

$85 Million Given by HUD to Aid Those with Low Incomes and Disabilities

The American Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) makes funds available to provide affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income persons with disabilities as they live independently in the community.
http://www.loansafe.org/.................

The Aging Network's Volunteer Collaborative Is Launched to Fill Expanding Gap Between Critical Social Needs and Diminishing Fund

At many places aging and disability coming closer to combat with challenges in daily life and living independently in the community. In this regard aging population can support voluntarily this movement as they have experience in their particular field.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/................

Kenya: Ministry Now Aids the Less Fortunate

Kenyan Government announced a support fund for people with sever disabilities on monthly basis under the National Social Protection Policy.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201205161191.html

Alex Beckett's ability to inspire at Guilford goes beyond words

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People with intellectual disabilities or Autism often not recognized with disability on first sight. These people always struggling for socialization and developing their own understanding about things around them.

COHESION POLICY FOR ALL: COMMISSIONER HAHN COMMITS WITH THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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EU announced the funds for improving the lives of all European citizens, including European with disabilities. Now these funds may be utilized inclusively other wise people with disabilities will be left behind again.
http://www.edf-feph.org/Page_Generale.asp/................

Disability reforms could prevent claimants leading independent lives

disability living allowance (DLA)in UK is providing opportunities to people with disabilities to live independently. But there is a fear that disability reforms could prevent claimants leading independent lives.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/.................

Montana School for the Deaf & Blind Hold Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

If proper awareness may be done then it is possible to raise funds easily for students with disabilities. Because everyone want to see effective utilization of their funds.
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State sues on behalf of a disabled Fenwick student who wants to swim in state meet

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Most dangerous and easy removable barriers for people with disabilities are policy or regulation barriers. Like this news story policy barrier prevents swimmer with disability to take part in swimming.

Hockey won't commit to disability scheme

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Some opposition leaders are not happy with announcement of disability insurance scheme in Australia, because they think it is impracticable.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/..............

Hong Kong: LCQ15: Support Services for children with disabilities

Statistics and data of children with disabilities can provide figures to develop services for them from early to primary education and early detection to intervention.

http://7thspace.com/headlines/..................

Philippines: Albay to launch program for PWDs in 2013 elections

As we mentioned in previous posts that Philippines is working hard to make bye elections in 2013 accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. Please read related news:
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=771336979580

Uganda: UCC sets deadline for TV on sign language broadcasts

All television stations has been given deadlines in Uganda that once a day in their news broadcasting may be telecast with Captions or Sign language interpretation.

http://www.independent.co.ug/news/...........

Event educates about disabled living

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The “Roll a Mile in My Shoes,” event to educate school students about different issues including disability issues especially being with wheelchairs.

http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/...............

South Africa: Police challenged to take part in disability programmes

South African Government is taking steps that people who are engaged with justice system should take part in take part in disability programs to help increase the conviction rate of people abusing those with disabilities.

http://7thspace.com/headlines/................

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http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/12/12051514151002

Young adults with autism lag in school, work

Young Adults with Autism are always left behind in education and employment because of stereo types and stigma than their peers with other people with disabilities.

http://www.reuters.com/article/...............

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics are On-Track For Accessibility According to the International Paralympic Committee

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2014 Winter Games will be held in Sochi, Russia. President of the International Paralympic Committee was invited to conduct access audit.

http://www.theskichannel.com/news/...............

Greg Kesich: Tom Andrews expands community organizing to the world

People with disabilities must be united for their rights where ever they feel or face discrimination they would be able to bring an army of people with disabilities to protest.
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/................

Vietnam: New public buildings to provide disabled access

It is announced by municipal Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs of Da Nang a city in east central part of Vietnam to make all public services fully accessible to the disabled by 2020.

http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/social-issues/..................

Vietnam: Germany helps disabled in Quang Nam cut disaster risk

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Germany is started a new disaster risk reduction (DRR) project since April 2012 in Quang Nam, Vietnam, with the aim of increasing the living conditions of people with disabilities in the area.

http://www.tuoitrenews.vn/cmlink/................

India - Inclusive Tourism: Barrier-free hotels: Room for more

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India is promoting tourism industry in the country. In recent years a conference also held on Inclusive tourism. Despite increasing awareness about the travelers with disabilities, India still has a long way to go before it becomes a perfect destination for inclusive tourism.
http://www.expresshospitality.com/20120531/management01.shtml

Hong Kong - LCQ8: Barrier free access and facilities in public hospitals and clinics

Providing access and facilities in public hospitals and clinics is not easy in Hong Kong because building design codes are not applicable to government premises.

http://7thspace.com/headlines/...............

Fury as blind people hit by benefit reform

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UK cuts in disability benefits will affect people with visual disabilities who currently receive disability living allowance (DLA) of up to £120 a week.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/.................

Peru: Disability Rights in the Voting Booth

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A report is release in Peru about voting rights of people with disabilities. This report says that Peru has ratified CRPD but people with disabilities still face barriers in voting.

http://www.hrw.org/news/...........

'Victory for rights of disabled' as Government loses spare room benefit case

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Housing for people with disabilities should be according to need of a person because some people with sever disabilities live with a personal attendant they need more space at living place.

http://www.24dash.com/news/..................

Army surgeon offers hope to Afghan amputees

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It is easy to provide services in capitals and adjourning areas but it is very difficult to provide services in rural and remote areas especially like country in Afghanistan.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/............

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