Wentworth, who describes himself as “queer and disabled”, has recently had a series of urological problems. He says doctors often attribute his symptoms to his cerebral palsy first, rather than attempting to properly diagnose issues. “The thing is, disabled people know their bodies incredibly well,” he says. “So we should, I firmly believe, be trusted…
Even a glance at Shy’tyra Burton’s life reveals her need for the sort of federal government assistance that helps disabled Americans stay in their homes. Born two months prematurely into a poor family in Philadelphia, unable to breathe or swallow without tubes and largely confined to medical facilities until age 4, Burton was diagnosed with…
Shorouk Express The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A Florida man was arrested after police say he intentionally set off sprinklers aimed at his disabled…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The shocking scale of the benefits cuts needed by Rachel Reeves to balance the books could see the disabled and long-term sick lose as…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Disabled people will have the right to try employment without the risk of losing their benefits under plans set to be announced as part…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email More than 1,000 sick and disabled benefit claimants died while waiting to receive vital payments last year, The Independent can reveal, laying bare the…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email A Republican in Oklahoma has spoken out against a law banning the corporal punishment of disabled children, saying it violates scripture. State Senator…
Shorouk Express A group of Valencia fans attacked the Villarreal fans on February 15 after the sides drew 1-1 in a derby clash at the Estadio de la Ceramica in La Liga. One of the victims “suffered a fractured jaw and the loss of a tooth and needed surgery,” said the police in a statement….
