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Disney cracks down on visitors who lie about disabilities for park perks

The Walt Disney Company is tightening regulations and increasing oversight of individuals who claim disabilities in its parks, as a surge in fraudulent claims attempting to abuse the service. The company announced Tuesday that any guest found to have made a false declaration to receive disability access services will be permanently banned from the park. […]

NYC café dedicated to employees with mental disabilities opens

“I would like to have a job like yours too.” French entrepreneur Yann Boucaille-Lacrezac recalls the day he met Theodore, a boy on the autism spectrum, while on a cruise with the organization he founded for people with special needs. “He came to me and said, ‘I hear you’re my boss, can you give me […]

High schoolers band together to make sports accessible for people with disabilities

Long Island high school students are raising money to support inclusive initiatives and supporting sports activities for athletes with disabilities. Lacrosse My Heart, a nonprofit led by six student lacrosse players from New York’s Roslyn High School, recently raised enough money to support the Long Island Hammerheads wheelchair lacrosse team. “My friends, co-founders and I […]

Michigan man accused of stealing money meant for children with disabilities

A repeat offender and fugitive on parole is back in police custody after allegedly stealing money for disabled children at a community fundraiser in Michigan. Police say John Allen Lowell, 41, of Flint, is accused of breaking into a fundraiser held by the Miracle League of Oakland County on January 6 and stealing bags from […]

FAA is now hiring people severe intellectual disabilities

Given the ever-growing list of aviation issues in recent years, one would think that the FAA, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Transportation, would place more emphasis on improving aircraft safety. Unfortunately, however, the agency is more focused on DEI programs. “Why should we worry about a Japanese domestic plane being forced to […]

FAA blasted for pushing to hire those with ‘severe intellectual’ disabilities and ‘psychiatric’ issues

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing intense backlash after announcing it will aggressively seek out workers with “severe intellectual” disabilities and “psychological” problems. The FAA website states, “Because diversity is so important, the FAA actively supports a variety of associations, programs, coalitions, and initiatives that support and include employees from diverse communities and backgrounds. We […]