Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer from the 2023 batch, has begun her tenure at the Washim District Collectorate amidst a backdrop of controversy and allegations. This transition comes after significant scrutiny surrounding her use of privileges and questions regarding her personal assets and status. Puja Khedkar, a 32-year-old IAS officer, has recently taken on … Read more
Colorado loosened regulations on medical aid in dying, made a mental health program for teens permanent and increased the penalties on EpiPen manufacturers who don’t participate in an affordability program, among other changes to the health care landscape this legislative session. Gov. Jared Polis has signed Senate Bill 68, which shortened the waiting period for … Read more
Eventually, Wee landed her first job at Singtel, answering phone sales enquiries. It was 1980, and she was 19. She spent the next three decades working there. Along the way, she completed her tertiary education via a scholarship programme, graduating from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in computer studies. “I always appeal to employers, … Read more
Indeed, people with disabilities and advocates for them told TODAY that Singapore has made good progress in fostering a more inclusive workplace environment and boosting employment opportunities for people with disabilities. They cited government grants and support, such as the Open Door Programme and the Enabling Employment Credit, as important initiatives that have helped boost … Read more
Denver homeless advocates this month have demanded that city leaders step in to help 42 people who faced a potential return to the streets, two years after the city worked with service providers to move them into subsidized housing. The “rapid rehousing” vouchers they received, providing significant monthly rent support, are now expiring — highlighting … Read more
The Uplift: So much to give – CBS News Watch CBS News A mom worried about her son with autism opens an inclusive cafe that employs people with disabilities. The community around Paradise, California, rallies behind a woman whose beloved pet was stolen. Plus, more heartwarming stories. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
Five-year-old Avery Bland may not be able to express herself in a typical way, but when the youngster rolls into her new namesake teahouse in Loveland, it’s clear that she’s pretty darn happy. Avery is nonverbal, blind and wheelchair-bound. “She smiles the entire time, and she squeals while she’s there,” said mom Kristen Bland, who … Read more
Lawmakers took Air Canada’s CEO to task on Monday over “shocking” and “scandalous” failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities. At a House of Commons committee hearing on services for Canadians with disabilities, chief executive Michael Rousseau faced a barrage of questions over reports of passenger mistreatment during the past year. Vice-chair Tracy Gray cited … Read more
Pinball is a nostalgic arcade game played all over the world. But the standard design of most machines makes it difficult, if not impossible, for people with mobility issues to get in on the fun. A group of Colorado entrepreneurs wants to change that. Six friends have invented a controller that can be hooked into … Read more
