Recently, more than 700 representatives of non-governmental organizations, private companies, and governments gathered to address the systemic discrimination that exists… [Read More]
News & Commentary
Global Disability: An Emerging Issue (The Lancet Global Health)
Over the 5 years since the launch of The Lancet Global Health, there has been a growing and long overdue shift… [Read More]
WHO Washes its Hands of Older People (The Lancet)
WHO’s proposed 13th General Programme of Work makes no reference to older people or conditions associated with later life. Lloyd-Sherlock,… [Read More]
Ohio Gov. John Kasich Signs Down Syndrome Abortion Ban (NBC News)
Ohio is prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome, joining other states with similar legislation…. [Read More]
When Nursing Homes Push out Poor and Disabled Patients (Kaiser Health News)
Complaints about allegedly improper evictions and discharges from nursing homes are on the rise in California, Illinois, and other states,… [Read More]
Public Health and Rehabilitation by ORRSB at the #AfgDisabilityConf (YouTube)
This short video highlights the hurdles facing Afghanistan in rehabilitating children and adults with disabilities, including training, infrastructure, resources, and… [Read More]
Clean Water Changes Lives in a Town in South Sudan (UNICEF)
Access to clean water is drastically changing the lives of women with disabilities in South Sudan. Nina deVries, UNICEF, September… [Read More]
Preimplantation Genetic Testing Market to Witness Growth Owing to Rising Incidence of Different Gene-Related Disorders Till 2024: Grand View Research, Inc. (Med Gadget)
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) enables parents to discover the gender of their child and if the child has a disability…. [Read More]
Why are We Trying to Eliminate People with Down Syndrome? (Toronto Sun)
A recent report by CBS looked at Iceland’s use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis and abortion to “eradicate” Down Syndrome. Jeanne… [Read More]
Behind the Wall! Health and Rehabilitation (Organization of Rahyab Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind)
Created by the Organization of Rahyab Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind, ORRSB takes us behind the scenes at the… [Read More]