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health10 days ago•1 min saved

First Dutch child euthanasia case confirmed: 1-year-old with severe brain damage

A Dutch government review board confirmed that a one-year-old child with severe, irreversible disabilities was euthanized in 2025, marking the first case under new 2024 laws allowing life termination for children aged 1 to 12. The child, born prematurely abroad, suffered from extensive brain damage, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. While the review committee ruled the physician acted with due care, independent medical opinions initially disagreed on whether the suffering was unbearable or if alternatives existed. The Netherlands remains the first country to legalize euthanasia, though Belgium and Canada also permit assisted dying for minors.

via CBS News|

#disability #euthanasia #health

health1 month ago•391 min saved

NBC invites stories on how Medicaid home-care cuts affect families and disabled individuals

NBC News’ Disabled and Denied series is asking people who rely on Medicaid-funded at-home care to share how cuts at state and federal levels are impacting daily life, including wage and hour reductions for paid caregivers, stricter fraud controls, and algorithmic assessments that threaten access to essential services for many disabled and older Americans as policymakers seek to curb spending and waste.

via NBC News|

#caregiving #disability #health

health1 month ago•387 min saved

Nebraska’s hidden interRAI tool slashes Medicaid home care for hundreds of disabled

NBC News reports that Nebraska adopted a secretive interRAI assessment tool that cut Medicaid home-care funding for nearly 900 disabled residents, raising safety concerns for families who worry about who will care for their loved ones. The piece reveals opaque criteria behind the cuts and is part of NBC News’ Disabled and Denied investigations into Medicaid funding shifts.

via NBC News|

#disability #health #home-care

world1 month ago•23 min saved

MAS*H star’s daughter triggers courtroom clash over dog policy on Scottish island

Claire Kellerman, daughter of late M*A*S*H actress Sally Kellerman, has sued a Great Bernera cafe after her dog was barred, claiming the animal is a service dog due to a disability. The case shifted from the local trust to the Bernera Community Association, which critics say could go bankrupt while Scottish Legal Aid covers Kellerman’s costs; locals accuse the move of being vexatious as the island’s community grapples with the dispute.

via New York Post|

#disability #dogs #lawsuit

world1 month ago•14 min saved

NJ restaurant apologizes after birthday dessert note references wheelchair

Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken, New Jersey, apologized after staff wrote “Happy Birthday Wheelchair” on a guest’s dessert to indicate delivery location. The guest, Antonia Sinibaldi, who uses a wheelchair, said the message was hurtful, while the restaurant insisted it was not meant to offend and was a seating reference. The incident has renewed discussion about disability sensitivity in public spaces.

via The Independent|

#disability #hudson #new-jersey

local-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Wheelchair Birthday Note at NJ Restaurant Sparks Outcry

A New Jersey diner, Antonia Sinbaldi, was served a birthday dessert at Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken with the phrase “Happy Wheel Chair Birthday” written in sauce, prompting outrage and a confrontation with staff. The restaurant said the note was a miscommunication used to identify where a dessert should be delivered, and offered an apology; Sinbaldi, who uses a motorized wheelchair and has relied on a ventilator since a cervical spine injury, called the response insufficient and urged others to learn from the incident, highlighting the impact of disability on everyday experiences.

via New York Post|

#disability #discrimination #local-news

health2 months ago•3 min saved

NHS funds MS drug that can help some patients walk

The NHS in England will provide fampridine, the first MS treatment shown to improve walking for some patients, potentially helping up to about 5,000 people per year. Eligibility depends on the degree of walking difficulty, and patients will undergo a one-month trial to confirm clear benefit before continuing.

via BBC|

#disability #fampridine #health

entertainment3 months ago•23 min saved

Beatriz Hatz Opens Up on Love Island USA Season 8: Friendships, Recouplings, and Online Hate

Beatriz Hatz reflects on Love Island USA Season 8, detailing her friendship with Melanie Moreno, Gabriel Vasconcelos’ recoupling with Jen Terry, and the online abuse she faced over her disability; she says her time in the villa was “just enough,” explains her direct communication style, mentions a potential connection with Caleb, and cites Trinity and Kayda as her closest friends as the season’s drama and rising popularity continue to unfold.

via Variety|

#beatriz-hatz #disability #entertainment

health-and-medicine4 months ago•58 min saved

Mental Health Crisis Surges Worldwide, Now the Leading Cause of Disability

A Lancet study finds about 1.2 billion people had mental health disorders in 2023, a 95.5% rise since 1990, with anxiety up 158% and depression up 131% across 204 countries. Mental health conditions now account for the largest share of global disability, yet government spending on mental health averages only around 2% of health budgets, and roughly 9% of people with depression receive minimally adequate treatment. The report highlights a surge among youth (15–19 age group) and calls for stronger global leadership, expanded mental-health services, and attention to lifestyle factors like sleep and social connection to address this mounting crisis.

via Ground News|

#anxiety-and-depression #disability #global-health

technology4 months ago•6 min saved

Independence in a Driverless Car: Blind Riders Cheer Waymo's Solo Rides

Visually impaired riders in California describe Waymo’s driverless taxis as a rare source of solitude and control—being able to ride alone, choose music, and avoid human drivers—though higher costs, limited vehicle availability, and ongoing safety debates accompany the service as Waymo expands and partners with disability groups.

via The New York Times|

#autonomous-vehicles #disability #independence

business4 months ago•4 min saved

JetBlue CEO flags wheelchair 'hack' used to bypass airport lines

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty warns that some travelers abuse wheelchair assistance to fast-track through security and boarding, highlighting a tension between disability accommodations and misuse. Airlines are legally required to provide wheelchair service, but verifying intent is difficult and abuse can cost time and money, potentially disadvantaging those who genuinely need help. Advocates urge careful policing without denying access, noting many disabilities are invisible and last‑minute requests strain staff. DOT data show thousands of disability-related complaints, underscoring the need for better planning and processes to balance accessibility with accountability.

via Business Insider|

#abuse #airline-policy #business

us-news4 months ago•15 min saved

Medicaid Cuts Endanger At-Home Care for Disabled Family Members

Trump-era Medicaid reductions threaten in‑home care for millions by slashing funding for self‑directed caregiver programs; with Maryland already cutting caregiver wages and hours and other states moving toward similar cuts, families like Melissa Gonce’s—who cares for her nonverbal son Jason—face tough choices about keeping loved ones at home and maintaining stability.

via NBC News|

#budget-cuts #caregiving #disability

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Bruce the NZ kea forges alpha status with a sword-like beak

Bruce, a New Zealand kea missing the upper portion of his beak, has learned to use his remaining straight lower beak like a weapon to dominate male rivals at Willowbank Nature Reserve. In a four-week study of nine males and three females, he led 36 combative interactions, secured feeder access on 83% of recorded days, and attracted preening from subordinate males, while showing the lowest stress markers among the group. The researchers highlight Bruce’s innovative problem-solving and note that disability did not prevent him from achieving alpha status, a finding compared to high-status individuals in primates, though long-term dominance remains uncertain.

via Australian Broadcasting Corporation|

#animal-behavior #captivity #disability

africa5 months ago•9 min saved

Nigeria's disabled students fight for education and inclusion

Disability in Nigeria creates daily barriers to education and services: a torture survivor who lost a hand needed a toe-print for JAMB admission after advocacy, while a woman with a missing eye struggles with biometric facial recognition. About 15% of Nigerians have disabilities; laws and the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities aim to improve access, including JAMB fee waivers and 75% tuition waivers at Federal University of Lafia. Despite progress, inclusive infrastructure, sign-language support, and accessible materials are still lacking, but Friday's enrollment shows that with advocacy and diligent effort, students with disabilities can pursue higher education.

via BBC|

#accessibility #africa #disability

features6 months ago•96 min saved

Pacing with wearables: how a chronically ill writer turned fitness tech into a life tool

A Verge feature explains how the author uses wearables to pace energy for long covid and POTS—using Whoop, Visible, and Garmin not to push harder but to manage daily life, gain data that validates changes to doctors and family, and influence wearable design for disability.

via The Verge|

#disability #features #long-covid