The government of Moldova is reviewing a new specialist employment model designed to overhaul how people with disabilities enter and stay in the workforce.

The Muscat Governorate has launched a comprehensive, wide-ranging field survey to evaluate how well government and private buildings, as well as public facilities, comply with approved accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

Nigerian communications commission pushes digital inclusion for personas with disabilities

Nigerian communications commission pushes digital inclusion for personas with disabilities

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched targeted initiatives to deepen digital inclusion for the country’s estimated 35 million persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Eligible Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) recipients receive a one-time automatic Supplemental Canada Disability Payment of $150 to help offset the cost of obtaining the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech is currently competing as a contestant on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. The 21-year-old track and field athlete is partnered with professional dancer Daniella Karagach

Connecticut is expanding voting access for individuals with disabilities. The state-led effort targets institutionalized residents. The push involves the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The Secretary of the State issued new guidance. Key disability rights advocacy groups are driving the change

The ongoing war and military junta rule in Myanmar have created a severe crisis for persons with disabilities (PWDs), exposing them to extreme violence, targeted abuses, and a total collapse of support systems.

Nepal introduced live sign language interpretation for its Federal Parliament broadcasts starting May 11, 2026, marking a historic win for the country's deaf community.

A US Judge ruled against a filing by Workaday to dismiss a class action alleging they used AI in their software to screen out job applicants with protected characteristics such as disability amongst others. What does this say about the future of job searching, could this process be already in practise by employers and could it become widespread in the future? Do we need human rights legislation against the misuse of A.I. technology within certain practises, employment, housing applications, health waiting lists?

Good news for prosthetic and orthotic users in Rwanda as the national health insurance scheme coverage now covers equipment from these disciplines