From Ability Magazine Mr. Hassan Ali Bin Ali discusses “One Billion Strong” with HRH Prince William and Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. At the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Hassan Ali Bin Ali, Chairman of Qatar’s state-of-the-art Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs, and a member of the Honorary Board of the International Paralympic […]
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President Obama Engages with Youth with Disabilities {video}
As President Obama has so often said, change in America happens from the bottom up. It happens when people organize, speak out, and have a seat at the table. Recently, President Obama met with some youth with disabilities. He wanted to hear their thoughts about the future of disability policy. So, he sat down with […]
Census Bureau Releases Updated Disability Statistics
Census Bureau Releases Updated Disability Statistics The U.S. Census Bureau has released updated statistics on the population of people with disabilities in theU.S.According to the new figures, 56.7 Americans (18.7% of the population) have some type of disability. Of this number, an estimated 38.3 million (12.6%) have a disability characterized as “severe.” The findings, which […]
Putting Disabilities to Work
Great ideas do not originate with a specific race, gender, color, creed…
Health Care Disparities for Disabled
People with disabilities face lack of access to facilities, services…
Welcoming Children with Autism on Your Playground
Simple planning tips to help accommodate children with autistic disorders…
Untapped Talent: Job Seekers With Disabilities
Finding and retaining dedicated, hardworking employees is a top concern for all employers, regardless of size or industry. Yet, a significant source of skilled, reliable employees remains largely untapped: people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities possess many unique attributes, most markedly the flexibility to adapt to different situations and changing circumstances. Perhaps more than any […]