Category Archives: Disability Rights

Carey hits the road for disabled rights – Capitol Confidential – Blogs

Disability rights activist Michael Carey has hit the road in his motor home this week, meeting with police and others regarding treatment of the disabled in state or privately run facilities. His trip has gotten a boost from an AP …

Disability Rights California's Report Finds Inadequate Mental Health …

Sacramento,California (PR MediaRelease) October 29, 2015 – Disability Rights California Releases Report Finding Excessive Solitary Confinement and Inadequate Mental Health Care in Sacramento County Jail.

Disability rights activist Darius Weems arrested after drug raid at his …

The warm reception of the documentary launched Weems into semi-stardom and he became an activist for disability rights and increasing awareness about his fatal disease. Proceeds from the film and the Darius Goes West …

Tax Credit Reforms: Disability Rights UK Have Concerns For …

Disability Rights UK believes that disabled people who are in work could be disproportionately affected by the Government's proposed tax credit reforms than non-disabled workers. This is because disabled people who are in …

Refworld | Morocco: Flawed Draft Disability Rights Law

A draft law before Morocco's parliament on disability rights conflicts with Morocco's obligations under an international treaty, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the Moroccan parliament. Moroccan lawmakers should …