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Ben Benson, Who Put Singles in a Bar and Steak on the Tables, Dies at 89

Ben Benson, Who Put Singles in a Bar and Steak on the Tables,...

HUMANAID May 9, 2020 0

He got his start with TGI Friday, a ’60s hit on the bar scene, helped start Smith & Wolensky, then opened his own Midtown steakhouse,...

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Mothering in a Newly Quiet World

Mothering in a Newly Quiet World

HUMANAID May 8, 2020 0

A deaf mother who uses sign language sees an expressive upside to the hush that has fallen over the land.

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Stop using coronavirus powers to neglect care duties, UK councils told

Stop using coronavirus powers to neglect care duties, UK...

HUMANAID May 7, 2020 0

Invoking ‘easements’ of duties towards vulnerable people may be unlawful, say campaignersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus...

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Avraham Rabby, Blind Diplomat and Advocate, Is Dead at 77

Avraham Rabby, Blind Diplomat and Advocate, Is Dead at...

HUMANAID May 7, 2020 0

He waged a successful campaign to overturn a State Department rule prohibiting the blind from becoming Foreign Service officers.

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We must make the COVID-19 response inclusive for people with disabilities. Here’s how.

We must make the COVID-19 response inclusive for people...

HUMANAID May 6, 2020 0

If you are an organisation working to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, here are our top nine tips to ensure people with disabilities...

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System for children with special needs in England 'riddled with inequalities'

System for children with special needs in England 'riddled...

HUMANAID May 6, 2020 0

Damning report by MPs finds many pupils miss out on support and end up being excluded from educationChildren with special educational...

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Food deliveries to vulnerable in UK 'need better coordination'

Food deliveries to vulnerable in UK 'need better coordination'

HUMANAID May 5, 2020 0

Consumer and disability rights groups say many struggling to access basics during pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our...

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As the parent of a vulnerable child, I’m scared for her, and for myself | Beverley Cohen

As the parent of a vulnerable child, I’m scared for her,...

HUMANAID May 4, 2020 0

Coronavirus makes it unsafe for my daughter to go to school, but the strain of caring for her at home is overwhelmingCoronavirus –...

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'I can't get motivated': the students struggling with online learning

'I can't get motivated': the students struggling with online...

HUMANAID May 4, 2020 0

As universities shift online, experts worry that disadvantaged and disabled students may slip through the cracksLoretta Charles-Cregan,...

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Covid-19 has exposed UK's battered social care system. But there is a solution | Samantha Baron

Covid-19 has exposed UK's battered social care system....

HUMANAID May 1, 2020 0

A new National Care Service could provide the leadership, recognition and identity the sector so desperately needsCoronavirus – latest...

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What Should I Do if I Think My Child Has Autism?

What Should I Do if I Think My Child Has Autism?

HUMANAID May 1, 2020 0

Autism spectrum disorder affects about one in 54 children. An early diagnosis can mean quicker access to the medical, behavioral and...

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A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice on Martha’s Vineyard in the 19th Century

A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice on Martha’s Vineyard in the...

HUMANAID Apr 30, 2020 0

“Papa was right,” Mary Lambert tells herself and the world in Ann Clare LeZotte’s “Show Me a Sign.” “We are fine as we were made.”

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Coronavirus has made it even easier to forget about disabled people

Coronavirus has made it even easier to forget about disabled...

HUMANAID Apr 29, 2020 0

Understanding that structural inequality means some will be hurt more than others is vital if we hope to slow this pandemicAs the...

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A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice in 19th-Century Martha’s Vineyard

A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice in 19th-Century Martha’s Vineyard

HUMANAID Apr 29, 2020 0

“Papa was right,” Mary Lambert tells herself and the world in Ann Clare LeZotte’s “Show Me a Sign.” “We are fine as we were made.”

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Disabled people left off coronavirus vulnerable list tell of struggles

Disabled people left off coronavirus vulnerable list tell...

HUMANAID Apr 27, 2020 0

Guardian readers share their experiences as calls grow for food scheme to be expandedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus...

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Scars: how our wounds make us who we are – video

Scars: how our wounds make us who we are – video

HUMANAID Apr 27, 2020 0

Scars are not just skin deep; emotional and psychological histories lie beneath the healed wounds. In this documentary, we meet five...

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How Do You Sign ‘Don’t Drink Bleach’?

How Do You Sign ‘Don’t Drink Bleach’?

HUMANAID Apr 27, 2020 0

Sign language interpreters are sharing lifesaving information and becoming part of a visible pantheon of essential workers.

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Needing At-Home Workers, Call Centers Turn to People With Disabilities

Needing At-Home Workers, Call Centers Turn to People With...

HUMANAID Apr 27, 2020 0

Companies caught short by the pandemic are hiring from a pool that was already prepared to handle a surge in phone traffic away from...

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'I have to ask my girlfriend to narrate': is TV failing visually impaired people?

'I have to ask my girlfriend to narrate': is TV failing...

HUMANAID Apr 24, 2020 0

While television ratings have soared in lockdown, millions of people with sight problems struggle with inconsistent audio description...

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Teachers of Special-Needs Students Struggle With Feelings of Helplessness

Teachers of Special-Needs Students Struggle With Feelings...

HUMANAID Apr 24, 2020 0

Remote learning has proved challenging for students who need intensive one-on-one guidance.

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David lives in a care home – locked inside a crisis, and terrified. We can do better | Frances Ryan

David lives in a care home – locked inside a crisis, and...

HUMANAID Apr 22, 2020 0

The UK’s response to coronavirus is like fighting blindfold. Without testing, vulnerable people remain at extreme risk“On Friday,...

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How home working leaves deaf people out of the loop during coronavirus

How home working leaves deaf people out of the loop during...

HUMANAID Apr 22, 2020 0

Three-quarters of people with hearing loss fear they will be less productive working from home. What support is needed?Coronavirus...

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Court hearings via video 'risk unfairness for disabled people'

Court hearings via video 'risk unfairness for disabled...

HUMANAID Apr 22, 2020 0

UK equalities watchdog warns move amid virus to focus on online sessions could hamper rapport and access to justiceCoronavirus – latest...

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