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Detroit, Michigan Local News10 months ago

Immigrant with disabilities repeatedly assaulted by deputies at Calhoun County jail, civil rights groups allege

[ad_1] Two civil rights groups are calling for an investigation into “alarming reports” about a 29-year-old immigrant with a disability who was allegedly assaulted repeatedly by...

Detroit, Michigan Local News11 months ago

Disability justice groups demand more resources in Detroit’s budget

[ad_1] Two influential disability justice groups have joined forces to launch a campaign calling for “substantial increases” in funding for people with disabilities in Detroit. The...

Real Estate2 years ago

Less than 5% of U.S. housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans. These changes may help

[ad_1] Lucy Lambriex | DigitalVision | Getty Images Despite a sizeable elderly and disabled population in the U.S., there is not enough affordable housing to accommodate...

US News2 years ago

New Mexico Authorities Describe Caregivers’ ‘Torture’ Of Disabled Woman Who Died

[ad_1] ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — “Torture” is how New Mexico’s top prosecutor describes the treatment a 38-year-old developmentally disabled woman endured before her death at the...

US News2 years ago

Judith Heumann, ‘Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,’ Has Died

[ad_1] Disability rights leader, activist and author Judith “Judy” Heumann died on Saturday at age 75, her team confirmed on Saturday. Known as the “mother of...

Education4 years ago

As School Break Begins, Disability Advocacy Nonprofit RespectAbility Releases New Virtual Education Guide to Help Students With Disabilities Succeed

[ad_1] Updated guide provides advice, resources and guidance on ensuring success for students with disabilities during pandemic Press Release – updated: Dec 21, 2020 WASHINGTON, December...