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DisNewsYouKnow International
by Marlon Nyirenda
A news podcast focusing on international disability news.
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AI used to make a Colby museum more accessible
Colby professors Stacy Doore and Véronique Plesch are using computer vision and AI to build open-source, accessible spatial descriptions for art. Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine.
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UK Rap star Giggs starts send school for neurodivergence
UK rap legend Giggs has co-founded a groundbreaking specialist school and assessment centre for neurodivergent children
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Institute pushes for affordable assistive technology for disabled children in education
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) is spearheading a major push for affordable assistive technology (AT) to ensure children with disabilities are not left behind in the classroom. [1]
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More assistance dogs allowed in Singapore eateries from November 1st
Starting November 1, 2026, Singapore will expand its public accessibility rules to allow mobility assistance dogs and hearing dogs into all licensed retail food establishments.
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An Ohio State University study finds patients with learning disability face kidney transplant disparities despite state laws
A recent study from The Ohio State University reveals that patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in accessing kidney transplants, even in states with protective legislation.
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Philippines Education Department announce plans for new accessible buildings standards for Disabled students
The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) officially issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, establishing comprehensive new infrastructure standards that mandate all new public school projects built starting Fiscal Year 2027 must be fully accessible to learners with disabilities and highly...
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Young people to gain access to Jobs Guarantee opportunities
The UK government expanded the Jobs Guarantee scheme in September 2026 to include fast-tracked, voluntary access for young disabled people and those on health benefits. Is this a progressive step or a trapdoor to long term unemployment?
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Vodacom group expands digital accessibility efforts for hearing impaired across Africa
Vodacom Group expands digital accessibility and sign-language integration for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users across its African markets. Ambitious plans from a tech company signals progress for hearing impaired people in Africa. Should more Technology companies and the global community be doing...
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A new proposal for specialist employment agency for disabled people in Moldova
The government of Moldova is reviewing a new specialist employment model designed to overhaul how people with disabilities enter and stay in the workforce.
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Oman survey aims to increase accessibility for disabled people
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.
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Nigerian communications commission pushes digital inclusion for personas 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...
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Canada disability benefit supplement payment introduced
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).
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Ezra Frech competes in dancing with the stars
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
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Push to expand disabled people's voting rights in Connecticut
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…
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Myanmar war brings disability right crisis
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.
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Sign language win for deaf people in Nepal
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.
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Judge rules against Workaday in lawsuit alleging AI screening out job applicants with protected characteristics
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...
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Rwanda gives health coverage to prosthetic and orthotic services
Good news for prosthetic and orthotic users in Rwanda as the national health insurance scheme coverage now covers equipment from these disciplines
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The Ai accessibility boom a good thing for disabled people
Upgrades to top AI models are powering accessibility tech and improving communication aids.
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EU recognises Disability right at record levels
EU recognises Disability right at record levels
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WHO say Ai is an AIly for assistive tech
The World Health Organisation have hailed the impact of Ai for assistive technology
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Launch of the global disability news network
Good news for disability representation following the launch of a news network GDNN
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Historic Greek theatre has accesibility revamp for the Odyseey play
The owners of Historic theatre in Greece have paved the way for accessibility innovators everywhere by adapted am old theatre for new showing of the Odyssey allowing access for disabled cast and audience.
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Australian NDIS cuts face backlash
Following an announcement of cuts to NDIS earlier in the year by the Australian government cross party Mp's have spoken out against the proposed plan.
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The UK delivers its national statement at the UN Convention
The UK delivered its statement at the UN Convention expressed commitment to equlaity and disability rights. But do actions speak louder than words?
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Defending the Olmstead decision US.
US Senator Ron Wyden and others introduced a resolution criticising a memo from the Department of Justice that they argued questioned the Olmstead decision. .
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NDIS cuts to affect 241,000 by 2031 experts say
As many as 241,000 disabled people are forecasted to be affected by cuts to Australian NDIS scheme by 2031 as the government looks to bring down spending. With so many disabled people in the world being affected by government reform of support is it time for disabled people to form closer...
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Easterseals Film Challenge Awards
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards recognised disabled film makers for the 13th year
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American school gives ALS training to students
A school in the US is honoring a former pupil by teaching ALS awareness classes to its pupils
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RNIB create petition over state of accessibility for visually impaired people in UK
UK charity Royal National Institute for the Blind have created a petition in protest at the lack of accessibility.
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Are the Houses of Parliament about to become accessible?
Plans to improve access to the Houses of Parliament in the UK
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WHO appeal
WHO appeal launch new campaign for world health day
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UN warns of financial constraints on access to health tech
UN warns of financial constraints on access to health tech
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Global Accsesibility Awareness day
Preparations for global accessibility awareness day
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global round up of disability news headlines
a global rpund up of disability news from the sibling of the DisNewsYouKmowUK podcast
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DisNewsYouKNowInternational News Round Up
Another episode of the Disability International news round up show. Think about it as the sibling of DiisNewsYouKnow UK Podcast.
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the first ever episode of DisNewsYouknow International
A new global disability news podcast giving a round up of world disability news. Think of it as the sibling to the DisNewsYouKnowUK podcast.
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A news podcast focusing on international disability news.
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Marlon Nyirenda
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