The pandemic has hit the disabilities community particularly hard. This founder of a startup that makes software more accessible warns that’s a major loss for…
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/feb/17/amy-trigg-a-born-performer-with-sci-fi-dreams-and-a-dizzying-range
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/17/almost-two-million-more-people-finally-shield-why-so-long-covid
Ian Rankin hits out at lack of Covid jab advice for people with learning disabilities
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Crime writer accuses governments in UK of ignoring people like his 26-year-old son, who is in a care home
Disabled people in care homes are at risk – why aren’t they a priority for Covid vaccines?
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/16/disabled-people-covid-vaccine-care-homes-jo-whiley
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/16/the-guardian-view-on-disability-and-covid-shine-a-light
European Space Agency aims to take on 26 people for missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars
Canada: University Professors Research on Barriers to Justice Faced by Persons with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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February 12 2021 CANADA: In collaboration with ARCH Disability Centre, TRU with the help of the University of Windsor will pursue a new research project…
Hey friends with sight loss! I hope this email/post finds you all well! A cool project is being embarked on…crown sourced description! please help spread…
New ‘do not resuscitate’ orders imposed on Covid-19 patients with learning difficulties
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/13/new-do-not-resuscitate-orders-imposed-on-covid-19-patients-with-learning-difficulties