Creating an inclusive environment for people with disabilities – News
On June 29, Tom Hoeksema received the Henri Nouwen award from the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The award recognizes one of its members who reflects a commitment and dedication to ministry and servanthood that values and esteems people with developmental disabilities, much like Henri Nouwen.
Hoeksema was the first professor of special education at […]
Feasibility study to look at improving disability access at Aberdeenshire train station
Members of the Nestrans board unanimously agreed to commission a feasibility study to improve disabled access at a North-east train station.
A report, which was considered by the board, said Insch train station is “currently non-compliant” in terms of disability legislation.
It pointed out that travellers with mobility issues cannot access the westbound platform because it is […]
Future Uncertain for Disability Organisations Following Funding Cuts
Disability representative organisations (DRO) have launched a campaign to #SavePDA amid claims the not for profit and its partner organisations in the national […]
Barrier Awareness Day highlights disabilities – Entertainment – The Dispatch
Every day, millions of people across the world wake up in the morning and begin routines that started years ago. They bathe, brush their teeth, wash their faces, watch the morning news, read the morning paper, drink coffee, listen to the radio and converse with their families, amongst other things.
While a […]
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Tuesday Editorial: We must do more to protect our elderly and disabled during events like Hurricane Irma | Jacksonville News, Sports and Entertainment GalleryTuesday Editorial: We must do more to protect our elderly and disabled during events like Hurricane Irma | Jacksonville News, Sports and Entertainment
Tuesday Editorial: We must do more to protect our elderly and disabled during events like Hurricane Irma | Jacksonville News, Sports and Entertainment
Anyone can become the victim of a massive disaster like the one created by Hurricane Irma.
But it is often the elderly and people with disabilities who are most at risk.
At least eight seniors died last week in a Hollywood Hills nursing home that lost its electricity and air conditioning […]