Disability. It’s been called the silent “D” in diversity, and after a year of talking about how important it is for institutions and businesses to focus on diversity, this month pushes us to highlight ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People with disabilities can face a variety of challenges in workplaces that aren't designed for them, but accommodations and ...
Learning how to treat those with a disability; that was the focus of a special seminar put on for some Staten Island professionals Tuesday. NY1’s Lindsay Tuchman filed the following report. A group of ...
An ally is someone who takes action to support groups they’re not part of. Being an ally is not about a ‘label’ – it’s more about what you can do to support others. The discussion will focus on how ...
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Council on Disability (NCD) to seek improved ...
The field of disability services and advocacy is changing. One of the most significant shifts over the last few decades has been the rising prominence of actual disabled people within the disability ...
Judith Lesner came to the disability rights movement early in her life as a counselor for Camp Jenad, which was memorialized in the Oscar-nominated movie Crip Camp. When her son Jacob was born with ...
British pubcaster Channel 4 has appointed Ally Castle to the newly created role of creative diversity and disability lead. In the post, Castle (pictured) will be responsible for delivering the network ...
At the same time, disability is in the headlines as people discuss Lt. Governor John Fetterman's performance in Pennsylvania's Senate debate — and frankly, the discussion around this shows how far we ...
July is Disability Pride Month, and it's not only a time for the disabled community to celebrate who they are, but it's also a time to better understand how you can become a better ally to our ...