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Here Is the 2025 Pay Raise for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees

Military.com | By Amanda Miller Published October 10, 2024 at ...
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How to Find Autism-Friendly Colleges

When researching colleges, autistic students and ...
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LA Fitness Sued By Justice Dept. for Disability Discrimination

The department alleges that LA Fitness ...
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Innovative ‘reverse’ job fair helps blind job seekers in Mass. connect with employers

Meghan Smith October 11, 2024 When Nicole Young was diagnosed as legally blind 12 years ago while working at a security company, she knew she had to make a career…
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Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates

A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled By KENYA HUNTER and AYANNA ALEXANDER October 14, 2024, 9:02…
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Here Is the 2025 Pay Raise for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees

Military.com | By Amanda Miller Published October 10, 2024 at 10:26am ET Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.5% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2025, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment,…
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NYC schools aren’t meeting needs of students with disabilities, lawsuit alleges

By Doug Williams October 9, 2024 / 6:35 PM EDT / CBS New York To watch video report, Click Here. NEW YORK — The New York City Department of Education is facing a…
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How to Find Autism-Friendly Colleges

When researching colleges, autistic students and their families should consider what services will promote success. By Joanna Nesbit Oct. 11, 2024, at 12:24 p.m. Developing independence skills is essential for any…
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An Autistic Woman’s Guide to Asking for Help: Self-advocacy in the Workplace When Living With a Non-visible Disability

As part of the DisAbility Affinity Group’s spotlight month, Trisha Matthews, the AG’s professional development chair, reflects on her experience advocating for herself as a woman engineer with autism. Note:…
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Department of Labor launches tool to provide workers with disabilities, employers ideas for workplace accommodations

‘Situations and Solutions Finder’ provides more than 700 search options for users WASHINGTON – As the nation marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability…
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LA Fitness Sued By Justice Dept. for Disability Discrimination

The department alleges that LA Fitness has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act for its failure to maintain pool lifts and elevators relied upon by members with disabilities October 9,…
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Disability advocates fear cuts to RTD’s Access-on-Demand program as agency looks to reduce costs

By Jasmine Arenas October 5, 2024 / 12:38 PM MDT / CBS Colorado To watch video report, Click Here. Thousands of Coloradans with disabilities rely on the RTD to do everyday tasks…
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Pride Industries hosts job fair urging companies to hire more people with disabilities

In recognition of October being Disability Employment Awareness Month, Pride Industries hosts its second-annual “I Am Able” Disability Job Fair. Author: Kandace Redd Published: 9:11 AM PDT October 9, 2024 To watch…
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