Special Needs
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Disability Belongs Announces Upcoming Events and Highlights Past Successes
Disability Belongs, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities, is actively preparing…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
La Dame aux Roulettes: Gisèle Caumont’s Journey from War-Torn France to Independent Living in Sweden
Gisèle Caumont, at the age of 87, has published her deeply personal autobiography, "La Dame aux Roulettes" (The Woman on…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Liam Virgo’s Triumph Over Functional Neurological Disorder Fuels a Passion for Accessible Travel
Liam Virgo, a young man whose life was irrevocably altered at the age of 13 by the sudden onset of…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Netflix Expands Accessibility with American Sign Language Interpretation for Hundreds of Titles
Netflix is taking a significant stride in its commitment to inclusivity by introducing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation overlays for…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Disability Advocates Reaffirm Core Principle: "Disability Belongs in Our Communities" Amidst DOJ Memo Concerns
Washington D.C. – A broad coalition of disability rights, disability justice, independent living, and civil rights advocates nationwide are forcefully…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Mari Siilsalu Appointed to Human Rights Council, Bringing Independent Living Movement’s Perspective to the Forefront
The Swedish Council for Human Rights has welcomed a new voice representing the independent living movement with the recent appointment…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Fiji Opens Its Shores: Accessible Fiji Champions Inclusive Travel for All
Fiji, a dream destination synonymous with pristine turquoise waters, lush tropical islands, and the famously warm "Bula" spirit, is actively…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Netflix Embraces Sign Language Interpretation, Expanding Accessibility for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Audiences
In a significant stride towards universal accessibility in digital entertainment, Netflix is rolling out American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation overlays…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Little Fin: A Short Film’s Profound Impact on Disability Representation and Belonging
The poignant two-minute short film "Little Fin," penned and directed by Chrissy Marshall as part of the Disability Belongs Entertainment…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Empowering Self-Determination: Project "My Life My Choice" Hosts Crucial Training on Supported Decision-Making
On January 13, 2026, the Independent Living Institute (ILI) hosted a pivotal training session focused on the critical concept of…
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