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Former Nuggets mascot sues for claimed disability discrimination

Former Nuggets mascot sues for claimed disability discrimination

The former mascot of the Denver Nuggets, known as Rocky Mountain Lion, is taking legal action against Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), the group owning the NBA franchise. Drake Solomon claims he faced discrimination related to his disabilities and alleged that he was offered an unlawful retirement package. His wrongful termination lawsuit argues that he […]

Young bullies in Hawaii attack 21-year-old with a disability: video

A distressing video has surfaced showing four teenagers assaulting a 21-year-old woman with an intellectual disability in a small Hawaiian town. The footage begins with two assailants confronting the victim, referred to as Kali, at a bus stop in Wahawawa, which is situated roughly 20 miles from Honolulu. In the video, one of the attackers, […]

Liz Kendall plans to revamp the DWP’s disability benefits assessment.

Liz Kendall has faced ongoing criticism from campaigners regarding the proposed changes to the disability benefits assessment process. This push for reform occurs amid concerns about imminent government welfare cuts. On Monday, the work and pensions secretary indicated that efforts to eliminate the work ability assessment and reform the individual independent payment (PIP) application process […]

Cuts to disability benefits are not justifiable, say 42 Labour MPs to Starmer.

Over 40 Labour MPs have informed the Prime Minister of their intention to remove barriers, calling for a pause and a shift in policy direction. The letters from both new and veteran lawmakers, spanning various factions within the party, suggest a significant challenge when the House votes on the upcoming measures next month. There’s considerable […]

MTA invested 8 years and over $3M opposing disability advocates in court: ‘shameful’

New York’s subway system is struggling with over three dozen elevators that are frequently out of service, leading to frustration among critics who claim the MTA prefers to battle activists legally rather than fix them. Currently, between 35 and 43 elevators—representing about 13% of the total—are down in busy stations like Times Square and Union […]