We all know that looking after our health is essential and doing all we can to stay physically fit is wise. Many people take this interest in health one step further and make it their career. Although there are many important roles in professional healthcare, nursing is one that stands […]
Disability
Calls overwhelm disability benefits call centers
In summary Calls to California’s Employment Development Department disability insurance call centers surged to 12 times their normal volume in late 2021 and early 2022 as the department dealt with fraud. Many went unanswered, leaving some Californians in the lurch for months. Christina Cedillo has a sticky note on her […]
Education Spotlight: What is an IEP vs. a 504 Plan?
If you have a student with unique learning needs or a learning disability, you’ve probably heard of the Individualized Education Plan, better known as the IEP, and the Section 504 plan. Both plans offer accommodations for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade and allow students with learning difficulties to receive […]
When is a condition ‘chronic’ and when is it a ‘disability’? The definition can determine the support you get
“Chronic conditions” and “disability” are not just words. They can determine the funding and supports we can access, how we’re treated and how we feel about ourselves. For population data purposes, disability is defined as a limitation or impairment lasting at least six months that impacts everyday activities. Using this […]
Short-Term Impairments May Be Covered by the ADA if Sufficiently Severe
Takeaway: Employers are advised to not assume that an impairment of short duration is not a disability under the ADA, as amended. The definition of “disability” in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require a showing of long-term effects for an impairment to be considered substantially limiting, the […]
Ableist language in Lizzo’s new song sparks discussions about ableism, anti-Blackness : NPR
Lizzo, shown on May 17 in New York City, has rerecorded a lyric in her new song after criticism. Noam Galai/Getty Images for Youtube hide caption toggle caption Noam Galai/Getty Images for Youtube Lizzo, shown on May 17 in New York City, has rerecorded a lyric in her new song […]
Why Lizzo’s New Song ‘GRRRLS’ Is Being Called ‘Ableist’: ‘Do Better’
Lizzo is facing backlash on social media for using an “ableist slur” in her new song “Grrrls.” Fans of the pop star are urging her to change the lyrics of the single or else remove it from streaming services altogether. Disability advocates immediately condemned the song upon its release on […]
Lizzo is changing the lyrics to her ‘Grrrls’ single following criticism over ableism
Lizzo on Monday said she is changing the lyrics to “Grrrls” following criticism from many in the disabled community that the single contains a word that is considered an “ableist slur.” The song, which was released Friday and is part of Lizzo’s upcoming album “Special,” has a lyric that uses […]
How higher education providers can manage learning support for disabled students
The case followed an earlier Coroner’s Court finding that the local NHS Trust had failed to provide the student with appropriate medical care after she was referred by the University following the first of several suicide attempts. It raises wide and challenging questions about the extent of increasing mental […]
COVID-19 infection may not be disability, says San Diego federal judge
As a Hertz management associate in National City, Michelle Roman’s responsibilities included screening employees for COVID-19 symptoms. Hertz’s policy required that an employee who answered “yes” to any question about recognized symptoms be sent home. The employee could return to work if he or she was symptom-free seven days after […]
When is a condition ‘chronic’ and when is it a ‘disability?’ The definition can determine the support you get
by Elizabeth Kendall, Connie Allen, Kelsey Chapman and Maretta Mann, The Conversation “Chronic conditions” and “disability” are not just words. They can determine the funding and supports we can access, how we’re treated and how we feel about ourselves. For population data purposes, disability is defined as a limitation or […]
Is Autism a Disability? Medical, Societal, and Legal Viewpoints
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects a person’s ability to learn, communicate, and interact with others. In the United States, 1 in 44 children have autism. It often appears before the age of 2. However, it can be diagnosed at any time in life, […]