Latest disability news

Here are some of the latest disability news stories:

Accessibility

• The US Department of Justice has issued new guidelines requiring public accommodations, such as restaurants and stores, to make their websites and mobile apps accessible to people with disabilities. (Source: Disability Scoop)
• The city of San Francisco has launched a new program to make its public transportation system more accessible to people with disabilities. (Source: SF Gate)

Disability Rights

• The European Union has adopted a new law aimed at improving the rights of people with disabilities, including the right to equal access to education and employment. (Source: Disability News Service)
• The US Senate has passed a bill aimed at improving access to healthcare for people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions. (Source: The Hill)

Technology

• Researchers have developed a new wearable device that can detect and respond to the brain signals of people with paralysis, allowing them to control a computer with their thoughts. (Source: Science Daily)
• A new app has been launched to help people with disabilities navigate public transportation in New York City. (Source: Gothamist)

Employment

• A new study has found that people with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed than those without disabilities, despite being just as qualified. (Source: NPR)
• The US Department of Labor has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. (Source: Disability Scoop)

Healthcare

• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination for people with disabilities. (Source: CDC)
• Researchers have developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder that affects people with disabilities, offering new hope for a cure. (Source: Science Daily)

Sports

• The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that it will introduce new rules to make its events more accessible to people with disabilities. (Source: IPC)
• A new study has found that people with disabilities are more likely to participate in sports and physical activity than previously thought. (Source: Disability News Service)

Education

• The US Department of Education has launched a new initiative aimed at improving access to education for people with disabilities, including those with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Source: Disability Scoop)
• Researchers have developed a new tool to help teachers identify and support students with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities. (Source: Science Daily)

These are just a few examples of the latest disability news stories. I hope you find them informative and helpful!