Current Disabilities News Today

Attending the French Open for Spectators With Disabilities
The French Open will take place from May 27, 2012, until June 10. If you have physical limitations and plan on attending, it will be important to know what services and facilities will be offered to assist you. Plans have been put into place for spectators with disabilities that include transportation, access to the courts, and services to make your experience a little easier.

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:14:00 -0700

Medical pot not protected by disabilities act, 9th Circuit rules
Lawyer for medical marijuana patients in the cases against Costa Mesa and Lake Forest plans to seek larger court panel's review. viv 77511/mcgonigle slotted/

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:02:59 -0700

Amnesty for NY rail workers who faked disabilities
Long Island Rail Road retirees who faked disability claims in order to get more lucrative pensions would avoid prosecution and be able to keep their benefits if they admit wrongdoing under a deal with the federal government, officials said Tuesday.

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:04:42 -0700

Non-profit for disabilities surviving
At a time when the need in our community is high and the economy hasn't fully recovered, one Scottsdale-based non-profit, STARS, has pushed through.

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:51:33 -0700

Local residents take a walk on the disabilities side
Various community members and Ohio University officials learned the challenges of disabilities first-hand during an annual event sponsored by the Athens Commission on Disabilities Thursday.

Mon, 21 May 2012 05:38:46 -0700