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Behind the invention of the service dog concept 50 years ago

When Bonnie Bergin was traveling overseas, she witnessed donkeys and burros being used to help people with disabilities get around. That wouldn't work here in the U.S., she thought, but it gave her an idea: the service dog.

CBS America

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Strengthening inclusion for people with disabilities through sports

Athletes, coaches and Special Olympics representatives played boccia and table tennis at the European Commission to promote further inclusion of people with disabilities during European Sports Week.

Euronews

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AI glasses foster independence for visually-impaired people

Visually-impaired people are finding new independence with AI glasses. "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Emeline Lakrout, an active, visually-impaired New Yorker who has found new ways to use AI glasses to her advantage.

CBS America

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UN Peacekeepers in CAR provide assistance for people with disabilities

Peacekeepers from the United Nations’ MINUSCA mission in the Central African Republic have been reaching out to residents of Bangui living with disabilities.

Africanews

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Finances of disabled people worse in the Balkans and Baltics

Almost one in four people with a disability in the EU struggles to make ends meet. At-risk-of-poverty rate is higher in the Baltic states and Croatia.

Euronews

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Argentina’s MPs overturn Milei’s veto on disability spending increases

Argentina's President Javier Milei's attempt to block an increase in disability benefits, has been overturned by MPs. But politicians did not reject a similar bill affecting pensions. Retirees have been among the hardest hit by Milei’s a...

Al Jazeera

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At Pukkelpop, people with reduced mobility are also part of the crowd

The Flemish agency Inter works with roughly sixty festivals to make music and festivals accessible to all.

Euronews

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How can beaches be made more accessible

In Belgium, the Inter agency launched the "Sun, Sea... Carefree" programme in 2006, to improve access to the coastline.

Euronews

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Kenyan startup signvrse pioneers AI-powered sign language translation

In a Nairobi innovation hub, a startup is turning science fiction into reality by translating spoken and written words into Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) using AI and motion-captured avatars.

Africanews

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Children with hand and arm differences learning to rock climb at special camp

Kids with hand and arm differences are climbing to new heights at Camp Rock, hosted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. CBS Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl shows how these kids are learning adaptive rock climbing skills and creati...

CBS America

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L.A. officials consider disaster registry for seniors

More than six months after deadly wildfires devastated Southern California, Los Angeles County officials are considering implementing a disaster registry to help connect people with disabilities and seniors with emergency responders.

CBS America

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Gaza's amputees left with little treatment amid aid block

An estimated 4,500 amputees in Gaza require prosthetics. It comes as the Red Cross said artificial limbs and other aid are hard to get into the blockaded strip, leaving many amputees with little treatment.

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Blind athlete guided by AI technology

A blind athlete in Sweden is pioneering a new technology that allows vision-impaired people to run long distances without physical contact with a companion or guide. It is hoped the system will provide blind people with more freedom in s...

Al Jazeera

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Ukrainians recall hellish preparation ahead of Paralympics

Russia destroyed or damaged around 500 Ukrainian Paralympic sports facilities, forcing Ukrainian athletes to prepare for the Paris games in precarious conditions. Yet the team could end up doing better than in Tokyo 2020.

Euronews

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Ukraine volunteers helping disabled and elderly

In Ukraine, dedicated volunteers help rescue people with limited mobility, such as the elderly or people with disabilities, from shelling. Dmytro and his team have so far managed to evacuate more than 3,000 vulnerable people from highly ...

DW News

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Growing number of wounded veterans with disabilities from Ukraine army

The war in Ukraine has resulted in a growing number of wounded veterans with disabilities, posing long-term challenges for the country.

Al Jazeera

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Disabled Palestinians in Gaza face heightened threat during war

Nowhere in Gaza is safe and everyone living there is bearing the brunt of Israel’s war – from bombs and destruction to the shortage of basic goods. But for Palestinians with disabilities, the dangers and difficulties are even more extrem...

Al Jazeera

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Returning to the frontline after losing a leg

Ukrainians have been resolutely defending their country for more than a year. Some, like Yehor, return to fight even after serious injury. The soldier is at the front after losing part of his leg in the Donbass.

DW News

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Ukraine war: Children with special needs struggling

The war in Ukraine is presenting an additional challenge to some of the most vulnerable groups in society. Support for children with special needs remains scarce. Staff are exhausted but say they will continue to provide care.

Al Jazeera

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Disabled 'not treated equally' during COVID

Activists in the U.S are warning that Americans with disabilities are facing unique and ongoing challenges during the pandemic. They have not had equal access to services like COVID testing - which falls short of equality laws.

Al Jazeera