Human rights
The European Commission has launched a comprehensive strategy for accessible and inclusive housing, recognizing that it is essential for decent living for persons with disabilities. The strategy involves investing EUR 7.5 billion in the Cohesion policy funds for the energy efficiency of housing stock and social housing, while ensuring
Human rights
Women with disabilities in Ghana marched through the streets of Saltpond, calling on the government to expedite the ratification of the African Disability Protocol (ADP). The ADP is a continental legal framework aimed at addressing the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Africa. The protocol builds upon the UN
Human rights
Clara Robinson, a patient with complex medical conditions, including Stage 4 elephantiasis lymphedema and morbid obesity, alleged that Sault Area Hospital discriminated against her by failing to provide her with a bariatric bed that meets her needs. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed her application, citing that the
Human rights
In a effort to promote social inclusion and provide essential services, the Brazilian state of Bahia's Secretariat of Justice and Human Rights (SJDH) is hosting the 18th edition of the Human Rights Caravan. This edition, specifically aimed at people with disabilities, will take place on September 5 and
Human rights
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has expressed concern over the alleged mistreatment of Ms Phyllis Anyango, an administrator at the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination, who has been subjected to relocation plans that have jeopardized her accessibility needs. According to Wanyonyi, the Ministry has relocated Ms Anyango's office
Human rights
The Provincial Municipality of Huaral, through its Municipal Office of Attention to Persons with Disabilities (OMAPED), conducted the 9th Medical Certification campaign in coordination with the San Juan de Huaral Hospital. This campaign aimed to facilitate access to the Disability Certificate, an essential document for registration in the National Registry
Human rights
The Ministry of Education (MEC) emphasized the importance of affirmative policies for students with disabilities, highlighting the significance of the Quota Law (Law 12.711/2012) in promoting social justice. At a public hearing, the MEC Director, Francisco Alexandre Dourado Mapurunga, presented data from the last school census, revealing that
Human rights
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has published its Concluding Observations following the EU's implementation of the UNCRPD. The report highlights both positive aspects and remaining gaps in the implementation, as well as recommendations for future action. The EU has committed to addressing
County councils
The Nottinghamshire County Council has made a July decision document outlining plans to increase accommodation for young adults with learning disabilities, resulting in a potential spend of £53 million. This additional expenditure is attributed to the need for over 500 extra units within the next five years, with the council
County councils
Nottinghamshire County Council's St Giles school in Retford has been commended by Ofsted for its "exceptional standard of education and care" during its most recent inspection. The report highlights a "positive atmosphere" and praises staff for their "very skilled" and tailored approach
County councils
Lancashire County Council's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system is struggling with a significant backlog, leaving over 1,800 young people waiting for assessments by educational psychologists. This backlog has been criticiqued in an Ofsted inspection report earlier this year, which described the delays as "unacceptable&
Human rights
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Heba Hagrass, has called on the Colombian government to strengthen its commitment to ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities are respected and promoted throughout the country. Despite progress made in areas such as education and policy reforms, Hagrass
