Arkansas mother planned a fake abduction of her mentally disabled daughter to share an unusual lesson.
Mother Allegedly Staged Kidnapping of Disabled Daughter An Arkansas mother is accused of planning a fake kidnapping of her intellectually disabled daughter to discourage her from communicating online with a stranger impersonating country singer Luke Bryan, according to authorities and local reports. Tamara “Tammy” Hamby, a former member of the Crawford County Library Board, surrendered […]
Foster Parent Charged with Kidnapping After Mentally Disabled Woman Discovered in Dog Kennel
Texas Mother Charged After Disabled Woman Found in Dog Kennel A Texas adoptive mother is facing felony charges following an incident on November 22, where a woman with intellectual disabilities was discovered locked inside a dog kennel. Candace “Candy” Thompson, 60, has been charged with assault against a disabled person and aggravated kidnapping. Initially arrested […]
Man with more than 40 arrests charged with attacking and pushing a mentally disabled person onto train tracks over $1
Alleged Assault of Disabled Man on Chicago Train Platform A repeat offender is facing serious allegations after reportedly attacking a man with intellectual disabilities at a train station near Chicago. The incident left the victim with substantial injuries. Authorities identified the suspect as 39-year-old Tommy O. Carter, who has a lengthy criminal history with over […]
Two sisters perish while rescuing their disabled father from a Thanksgiving fire at home in New Jersey.
A family’s Thanksgiving gathering in New Jersey turned tragic when two sisters reportedly died while rescuing their disabled father from a fierce house fire. Franzia Fleury, 49, and Pojany Fleury, 42, were overcome by flames as they dragged their father from their home on Mosswood Avenue near Tremont Avenue in Orange, according to the Essex […]
Smart TV microphones still listen when voice commands are disabled
How to Disable Your Smart TV’s Microphone for Better Privacy Many people might not know that smart TVs are equipped with microphones that can pick up sounds even when voice commands are disabled. While these small microphones are great for searching and using voice assistants, they also raise privacy concerns. If this worries you, rest […]
Woman declines to prepare husband’s lunch while looking after their disabled child
Kitchen Confrontation Raises Questions on Marital Fairness A recent confrontation in a kitchen scenario between a woman and her husband has gained significant attention on Reddit, stirring up discussions about fairness in contemporary marriages. In a post on the Am I the A-hole community, which boasts over 24 million members, a wife questioned whether she […]
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson advocates for race-conscious redistricting, referencing the Americans with Disabilities Act: ‘They’re disabled’
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Comparison of Voting Rights and Accessibility On Wednesday, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made a notable comparison regarding the drawing of congressional districts based on racial lines and the improvements in access for individuals with disabilities after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. During a discussion, she posed a question […]
Justice Jackson Describes Black Americans as ‘Disabled’ During Supreme Court Hearing
In a recent Supreme Court hearing concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson seemed to draw a comparison between Black Americans and individuals with disabilities. The case, known as Louisiana vs. Curry, examines whether Louisiana’s congressional map, which features two majority-Black districts, infringes upon the 15th Amendment […]
I got a plus one for my nephew’s wedding, but I can only bring my disabled son.
Dear Abby I have a son with special needs, and traveling with him isn’t something I can manage. I’ve been in a committed relationship for two years. When my aunt’s youngest daughter got married last year, I made it clear that I couldn’t attend because of my situation. Now, her son is getting married, and […]
Ending remote work for disabled federal employees is a costly error — here’s the reason.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revoked long-term telework approvals, including accommodations previously made for individuals with disabilities. This decision, communicated via email late on September 15, also pauses the clarification of health and welfare policy updates from August. This change follows a directive from January that encouraged most remote workers to […]