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  1. SNT Gatchaman
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    The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Disability, 2021, Brown et al

    The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Disability Robyn Lewis Brown (ed.), Michelle Maroto (ed.), David Pettinicchio (ed.) The Oxford Handbook...
    Thread by: SNT Gatchaman, Jan 21, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
  2. CRG
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    Costly differences:Living standards for working-age people with disabilities

    Resolution Foundation Costly differences: Living standards for working-age people with disabilities Omar El Dessouky & Charlie McCurdy The cost...
    Thread by: CRG, Jan 5, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  3. ahimsa
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    “Science Journalism & Disability” Pop-up Panel & Discussion on Tuesday, November 15

    [I didn't know where to put this - please move if needed] Seen on twitter: a “Science Journalism & Disability” Pop-up Panel & Discussion is...
    Thread by: ahimsa, Nov 13, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Research methodology news and research
  4. CRG
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    United Kingdom: MPs ask Coffey why she is hiding nine secret DWP reports

    A couple of months old but of relevance as Coffey is now the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: "MPs have asked the work and pensions...
    Thread by: CRG, Sep 8, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  5. CRG
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    Joseph Roundtree Foundation, From disability to destitution, 2022, Clark & Matejic

    Joseph Roundtree Foundation, "From disability to destitution", 2022, Tom Clark and Peter Matejic "The official story on poverty among disabled...
    Thread by: CRG, Jul 26, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  6. ahimsa
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    USA: Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights

    I'm not sure whether this document has any "teeth" (a way to enforce it) but I thought this might be helpful for disabled folks in the USA who are...
    Thread by: ahimsa, Jul 9, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  7. hellytheelephant
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    The Chronic Elephant blog by hellytheelephant

    'Looking Forward' to Another Year of ME.... This Chronic Elephant Blog is about how coping with the daunting prospect of another year of ME:...
    Thread by: hellytheelephant, Feb 4, 2018, 91 replies, in forum: Relationships and coping
  8. Andy
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    UK: Call for action on ‘unique’ barriers facing people with energy-limiting impairments

    "A major survey has shown the significant – and often unique – barriers faced by people with energy-limiting conditions (ELC). Nearly every...
    Thread by: Andy, Dec 20, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  9. ahimsa
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    USA: News from #MEAction

    This information is from the ME Action website, see http://www.meaction.net/2017/10/30/new-living-w-me-support-group-2/ The November and December...
    Thread by: ahimsa, Nov 9, 2017, 74 replies, in forum: News from organisations
  10. rvallee
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    Current forms and checklists for disability

    I'm probably asking for something that already exists in a thread somewhere but can't find what I'm looking for and I can't figure out the terms...
    Thread by: rvallee, Sep 18, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: Work, Finances and Disability Insurance
  11. Andy
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    Disability Rights UK/Chronic Illness Inclusion evidence gathering survey on potential collaboration between different illness groups, closes 25th Sept

    This survey is part of a collaboration between Disability Rights UK and Chronic Illness Inclusion. The aim of this survey is to explore 1)...
    Thread by: Andy, Sep 4, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  12. Andy
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    Editorial: Lancet: "Disability—a neglected issue in public health"

    "More than 1 billion people, around 15% of the global population, have some form of disability. Disabilities include long-term sensory, mental,...
    Thread by: Andy, Jul 4, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Other health news and research
  13. rvallee
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    Massive Science article: We must reckon with our ableism if we want healthcare to work for people

    This is the kind of issue that makes physicians roll their eyes, which is exactly why it is important to discuss as it can't be fixed from the...
    Thread by: rvallee, Jun 17, 2021, 32 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  14. Dolphin
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    Forbes article: We Need To Rethink The Penalties And Rewards Of Identifying As “Disabled”, 2021, Pulrang

    We Need To Rethink The Penalties And Rewards Of Identifying As “Disabled”...
    Thread by: Dolphin, May 25, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  15. Andy
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    UK: Video: Disability employment gap - Commons Work and Pensions Committee - 28 April 2021

    "The Commons Work and Pensions Committee is investigating the gap between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people and how the...
    Thread by: Andy, Apr 29, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  16. Andy
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    UK: BBC survey: the experiences of disabled people in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic

    "How has Covid–19 affected you? @BBCNews wants to hear from deaf & disabled people. What impact has the pandemic had on your health, your...
    Thread by: Andy, Apr 27, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
  17. MeSci
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    The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues

    (Not sure whether I've posted this before) 19 April People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor with some fearing their symptoms may not...
    Thread by: MeSci, Apr 26, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Other psychosomatic news and research
  18. Roy S
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    USA: PBS NewsHour segment April 2021 features disability advocate Rivka Solomon discussing ME/cfs and long COVID

    Rivka on Twitter: "Tonight, the @PBS @NewsHour w/ @JudyWoodruff airs a piece on #MEcfs. Thx to an amazing @MassMECFS volunteer for this graphic....
    Thread by: Roy S, Apr 22, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS news
  19. InitialConditions
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    [Blog] How Singer-Songwriter John Prine Helped Me Accept A Life of Illness

    This is a beautiful piece about becoming chronically ill, learning to cope under the extreme burden, and accepting a new reality. It was written...
    Thread by: InitialConditions, Apr 8, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Relationships and coping
  20. Andy
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    Research survey: Young Disabled People’s Views and Experiences of Disability Activism across Europe

    Is your age within the range of 18 to 35? Do you identify as a disabled person? Do you currently live in a European State? Do you have experience...
    Thread by: Andy, Apr 5, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: General disability topics and advocacy
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