Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/10/flawed-unethical-and-dangerous-new-ndis-assessments-risk-traumatising-the-vulnerable
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AbleDocs Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Diversa Docs ApS to Further the Reach of the Worldwide Leader in Document Accessibility Products and Services Throughout Scandinavia
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April 06, 2021 TORONTO & KØBENHAVN, Danmark–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AbleDocs Inc. the leading PDF accessibility product and service provider, and Diversa Docs ApS, a recognized leader in…
English councils handing huge extra care bills to disabled and mentally ill adults
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/08/english-councils-huge-extra-care-bills-disabled-mentally-ill-adults
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/apr/08/sound-of-metal-review-riz-ahmed-keeps-swirling-disability-drama-on-the-beat
Federal Appeals Court: Civil Rights Claims Against Uber Must Be Heard in Court
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Originally Posted March 22, 2021 Pittsburgh, PA – Plaintiffs suing Uber for failing to provide transportation accessible to people with disabilities cannot be forced out…
Customers Who are Blind Will Notice Many New Features, With More on the Horizon March 26, 2021 Boston, MA Advocates for people who are blind…
BBC News, Apr. 2, 2021 Uber argued it was not liable because its drivers are contractors Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1m (£795,000) to…
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/02/when-benefits-fail-to-meet-our-basic-needs
Accessibility Advocates Raise Serious Concerns With New Policy Allowing Dogs on Nova Scotia Patios
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By Elizabeth McSheffrey , Global News Posted March 31, 2021 This week, Nova Scotia announced a new policy giving restaurant and bar owners the option…
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/01/the-guardian-view-on-autism-awareness-recognising-diverse-talents-and-needs