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Disability affairs department receives hike of 0.02%, allocated Rs 1,225 crore in budget
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has been allocated a total of Rs 1,225.2…
PTI
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Elon Musk wants to give amputees robotic limbs powered by chips implanted in their brains
"We believe we can give, basically, a cyborg body that is incredibly capable," Musk said on Tesla's…
Tim Levin
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, McDonald’s India announces the launch of new packaging designed for its specially-abled customers
The EatQual pack has been developed over months of collaboration with an NGO
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I had 2 limbs amputated after an accident. A year later I've returned to the office 2 days per week and use AI to help me type.
Sarah de Lagarde said that returning to work after her double amputation "allowed me to claim mysel…
Grace Dean
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ISRO develops microprocessor controlled knee
According to the ISRO, the MPK will benefit above-knee amputees to walk with a comfortable gait.…
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IIT-Jodhpur researchers design robotic trainers for lower limb rehabilitation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur have designed robotic trainers whi…
PTI
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YouTuber MrBeast grew to superstardom giving away money. Now he's pivoting to 'curing' disabilities, but with it comes backlash.
YouTube superstar MrBeast has given away millions of dollars in YouTube videos, but his latest post…
Charissa Cheong
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I have an invisible disability. I wish people were more compassionate sometimes.
The author shares how during a visit to the Empire State Building, she wasn't allowed to use the el…
Lindsay Karp
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Young girl wins $48.3 million settlement after having all her limbs amputated following missed meningitis and sepsis diagnosis
Her family argued that if doctors had immediately given her antibiotics, she would not have been so…
Bethany Dawson
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I run a talent agency for models and actors with disabilities and visible differences. We've cast for Disney and Gucci — our clients' success is the best part of my job.
"We're four-times busier in terms of bookings since the year before," says Laura Johnson, who left …
Jenny Powers
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I have one leg, and my wife uses a wheelchair. I wrote a children's book to change the culture around intrusive questions people with disabilities are often asked.
After my wife and I had our kids, I was reminded about the questions children ask people with disab…
Ashley Abramson
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A disability activist died from body sores associated with the loss of her $30,000 wheelchair that was 'destroyed' during a United Airlines flight, advocacy group claims
The wheelchair of Engracia Figueroa, 51, was damaged and she was forced to use loaner chairs unfit …
Bethany Dawson
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Bittersweet photo of father and son who lost their limbs due to Syria's civil war wins top prize
Mustafa was born without lower or upper limbs after his mother was poisoned in a nerve gas attack w…
Bethany Dawson
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A motivational speaker with a rare genetic condition is condemning a 'hurtful' TikTok trend that she says promotes intolerance among children
In a recent video, Velasquez suggested that parents use her photo to have a productive conversation…
Margot Harris
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Children with disabilities are losing skills they worked hard to develop as they’re forced to miss school. Parents worry about what’s next.
Without a set routine and therapy, children with disabilities can regress, which therapists say can…
Eleanor Goldberg Fox
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A former Wisconsin social worker makes custom dolls for children with physical differences so they can finally 'see how beautiful they are'
Amy Jandrisevits sews the custom dolls for children who don't normally see themselves represented i…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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India's discus thrower Vinod Kumar loses bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics after being found ineligible in for his disability classification
The 41-year-old BSF man, whose Army man father was injured during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, pr…
PTI
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Warner Bros. apologizes after campaigners slam depiction of physical disabilities in 'The Witches' remake
Anne Hathaway's Grand High Witch is presented with long clawed hands missing fingers, which campaig…
Zac Ntim
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Wounded Veteran Congresswoman Eviscerates Man Accused Of Abusing Veterans Disability
My family and I have made considerable sacrifices for our country. My service connected disability …
Brian Jones
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Robots and AI-powered assistive tech are poised to transform accessibility and mobility
Companies are developing mobility aids and technologies including robotic exoskeletons, limbs, and …