Current Disabilities News Today

How Should Students With Disabilities Find the Right College?
More and more each year, colleges are adjusting to accommodate students with a diverse array of needs. However, students with learning or physical disabilities may have to do a little bit more research and browsing before finding the college that best suits their individual needs. Eric Bees of Chicago asks:

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:49:58 -0800

Abilities Expo, The Nation's Largest Event for People With Disabilities and Their Caregivers, is Coming to Atlanta on ...
ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than three thousand visitors--people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals--are expected to attend ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:06:00 -0800

Disabilities cause special problems for immigrants
In Part 2 of CBC Toronto's series Great Expectations about the challenges facing immigrants in York Region, reporter Marivel Taruc looks at the difficulty of dealing with learning disabilities for people who come from cultures that do not accept them.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:54 -0800

Better Transportation With Vita
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.First, there was the rally for better transportation for people with disabilities, now, members of Vita Community ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:00 -0800

Disabilities Rights Center sues state claiming lack of community mental health services
CONCORD - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the state on behalf of individuals challenging their institutionalization at New Hampshire Hospital and Glencliff Home.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:37:16 -0800