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Tag! You're it!1 comment

writermel wrote 1 month ago: Congratulations for stumbling over this way. Unless I dragged you here kicking and screaming, in whi … more →

Tags: Disability, Disabled, Wheelchair, Disability Rights, Marriage, Disability Activism, Handicapped, prejudice, Discrimination

"With great power, comes great responsibility"1 comment

chesireswings wrote 1 month ago: I recently stopped working at an Elementary school, for many reasons, but mostly because I came to t … more →

Tags: Special Education, Triple X Sydrome, being the underdog

The Disabled Want Sex Too

The Polislice wrote 1 month ago: Have you seen Legit on FX? Very funny show starring Australian comic Jim Jefferies. In the 1st show … more →

Tags: Sex Surrogacy, legalized prostitution

Think Before You Speak - Thoughts on Bullying2 comments

christinabelasco wrote 2 months ago: Any form of bullying is completely unacceptable. It’s so widespread because we detach ourselves from … more →

Tags: disabilities, Equality, Human Rights, Bullying, Standing up!, Gay Rights

Politician says,'Disabled children should be put down.'

goldenroomblog wrote 2 months ago: At the end of a week that is sometimes gruelling, sometimes just tedious, no doubt we look forward t … more →

Tags: about, genocide, prejudice, Human Rights, Equality, Discrimination, Nazi, Colin Brewster, Cornwall county council

Safak Pavey and Disabled Rights in Turkey1 comment

mfiganmese wrote 3 months ago: “Families with disabled children are praying for their kids to die before them, because they h … more →

Tags: gender equality, turkey, Women, Disabled, United Nations

Why the US just rejected a treaty based on its own laws

Tim Fernholz wrote 5 months ago: Here’s a lesson in America’s weird political institutions: How Christian conservatives l … more →

Tags: United Nations, U.S. Senate, John Kerry

A Right To Leave The Party

John M. Gooding wrote 6 months ago: Tony Nicklinson’s method of death was needlessly cruel. After having a stroke seven years ago and be … more →

Tags: Opinion, Nicklinson, Tony Nicklinson, euthanasia, Right to die?, Right to Life, duty to live, Assisted Suicide, Suicide

Italy: Severely disabled in hunger strike over cuts to support2 comments

revoltingeurope wrote 7 months ago: Fifty severely disabled people have gone on hunger strike in Italy to demand that the government of … more →

Tags: Italy, austerity, Welfare, Protest

GELBERGS’ NEWS - September 2012

islingtonsolicitor wrote 8 months ago: London Paralympics 2012 After the huge success of the Olympics, London had a moment to compose itsel … more →

Tags: Employment Law, HR issues, Back to School, company commercial solicitor, Disabled, disabled rights in the workplace, Employee, Employer, Employment

What is Long Term?

mchalehr wrote 8 months ago: In order to satisfy the definition of disability included within the EqA an impairment must be ‘long … more →

Tags: Disability, Discrimination, Equality, equality act, qualification time

Hillary Clinton doesn't deserve equality

fairemployment wrote 8 months ago: By Manishta Sunnia A month or so ago, protesters in  Egypt held an action against Hillary Clinton’s … more →

Tags: private-sector, Equality, Moral Values, Gender Inequality, Public sector, employment rights, Practise what you preach, Discrimination, Diversity

Daniel Roque Hall

soupyone wrote 8 months ago: The plight of Daniel Roque Hall needs examining particularly during the time of the Paralympics: … more →

Tags: paralympics, Daniel Roque Hall, wormwood scrubs, Tory hypocrisy, Jailing the disabled, HM Prison Services

My Dreams Are Fun

gotmeghan wrote 9 months ago: Life is fun. I’m not going to lie about it. I’m always wanting a change for me to come u … more →

Tags: Thoughts, life 2, Family Life, Friends' Life, Friends, Life, Family, Thoughts 2, School

The Paralympics Are Not Wheelchair Accessible? 1 comment

treadmarkz wrote 9 months ago: So did you hear the one about the woman in the wheelchair in the crowd at the paralympics. Its not a … more →

Tags: Accessibility, activism, Ada, Adaptive Sports, Americans with Disabilities Act, amputee, Blind, Cerebral-Palsy, Current Events

Oh Pioneers!6 comments

amyfquincy wrote 9 months ago: Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony and now Oscar Pistorius. Willing to take the not-so-comfortable road. W … more →

Tags: From Down Here, Oscar Pistorius, paralympic games, disabled athletes, social change, integrated Games, equal rights for disabled, NBC coverage of Paralympics

I Just Don't Care About Oscar Pistorius...Well, Now I Do, But It's Too Late.

treadmarkz wrote 9 months ago: by Treadmarkz I blogged about Oscar Pistorius’ bid to enter the Olympics (not the Paralympics) … more →

Tags: Accessibility, activism, Adaptive Sports, amputee, Current Events, developmental disability, developmental disorders, disabilities, Disabled

"Berks County group calls for changes on anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act: Abilities in Motion asks mayor to improve Reading sidewalks"

Jenn C. wrote 9 months ago: Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Berks County (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Article Link This July 22, 2 … more →

Tags: Pennsylvania, Berks County, Disability, Disabled, Advocacy, united states, berks county pennsylvania, Disability Rights, Americans with Disabilities Act

The Ramp At My Apartment's Office Building is Being Put In Today

treadmarkz wrote 10 months ago: by Treadmarkz I’ve written on this subject before and posted my own version of “Mission … more →

Tags: Accessibility, activism, Ada, Americans with Disabilities Act, Current Events, disabilities, Disabled, disabled history, Discrimination


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