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DisNewsYouKnow International

DisNewsYouKnow International

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Push to expand disabled people's voting rights in Connecticut

Connecticut is expanding voting access for individuals with disabilities. The state-led effort targets institutionalized residents. The push involves the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Secretary of the State issued new guidance. Key disability rights advocacy groups are driving the change

Myanmar war brings disability right crisis

The ongoing war and military junta rule in Myanmar have created a severe crisis for persons with disabilities (PWDs), exposing them to extreme violence, targeted abuses, and a total collapse of support systems.

Judge rules against Workaday in lawsuit alleging AI screening out job applicants with protected characteristics

A US Judge ruled against a filing by Workaday to dismiss a class action alleging they used AI in their software to screen out job applicants with protected characteristics such as disability amongst others. What does this say about the future of job searching, could this process be already in practise by employers and could it become widespread in the future? Do we need human rights legislation against the misuse of A.I. technology within certain practises, employment, housing applications, health waiting lists?

Rwanda gives health coverage to prosthetic and orthotic services

Good news for prosthetic and orthotic users in Rwanda as the national health insurance scheme coverage now covers equipment from these disciplines

The Ai accessibility boom a good thing for disabled people

Upgrades to top AI models are powering accessibility tech and improving communication aids.

EU recognises Disability right at record levels

EU recognises Disability right at record levels

WHO say Ai is an AIly for assistive tech

The World Health Organisation have hailed the impact of Ai for assistive technology

Launch of the global disability news network

Good news for disability representation following the launch of a news network GDNN

Historic Greek theatre has accesibility revamp for the Odyseey play

The owners of Historic theatre in Greece have paved the way for accessibility innovators everywhere by adapted am old theatre for new showing of the Odyssey allowing access for disabled cast and audience.

Australian NDIS cuts face backlash

Following an announcement of cuts to NDIS earlier in the year by the Australian government cross party Mp's have spoken out against the proposed plan.

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