Human rights
Kenya has a long-standing commitment to recognizing the rights of persons with disabilities in law, with the 2010 constitution guaranteeing access, dignity, and inclusion. However, despite these promises, many Kenyans with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in education, employment, and public services. A new law passed in May 2025
Human rights
Kenya has long enshrined the rights of persons with disabilities in law, but these promises remain largely aspirational. Despite guarantees in the 2010 constitution and the 2003 Persons with Disabilities Act, many people with disabilities face stigma, inaccessible environments, unequal education opportunities, and limited access to employment. The unemployment rate
Human rights
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has conducted an evaluation of the European Union's progress on disability rights. While progress has been made, the European Union is urged to take concrete actions to advance the rights of persons with disabilities. The European Disability
Human rights
The Trakai District Municipality in Lithuania has taken a significant step towards ensuring inclusivity by hosting training sessions on accessibility for persons with disabilities. On May 9, the municipality, in collaboration with the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, organized sessions aimed at providing recommendations
Air pollution
A study conducted in the US has found a direct link between prolonged exposure to air pollutants and the development of physical disabilities among older adults, particularly in activities of daily living (ADL). The study, which involved 15,411 participants, revealed that at least 48% of those aged 65 years
Disabilities
Researchers from the University of Selcuk in Konya, Turkey, have made significant findings regarding the relationships between pain coping levels and pain, functional capacity, and disability among patients with fibromyalgia. The study, published in Perceptual and Motor Skills, aimed to investigate the correlations between pain coping strategies, functional status, and
Air bases
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will extend disability benefits to veterans who have suffered debilitating illnesses after exposure to jet fuel, solvents, and other environmental hazards while serving at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan after September 11, 2001. The VA will also recognize and award disability compensation
Autism
Research has shown that children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) benefit from participating in leisure activities and household chores. Despite these benefits, individuals with ASD and ID tend to have lower adherence rates to these activities. A recent study published in Revista Educacao Especial
Autism
A recent study published in Research in Developmental Disabilities has highlighted the importance of a holistic approach to support systems, policies, and interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities, such as autism. The research, conducted by Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, explored the effects of disability-related support on
Autism
Children with autism and disabilities often face unique challenges when it comes to safety, particularly due to the risk of elopement. Elopement, or wandering away from safe environments, can occur for various reasons, including executive functioning differences, social skill variations, and sensory sensitivities. Non-speaking children are at an even greater
