Disabilities
Trump administration moves to shift special-education oversight; Slate podcast examines potential fallout
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The Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Education Department and reassign key functions has raised alarms among families of children with disabilities. A recent episode of Slate’s What Next podcast explores what reduced federal oversight could mean for students and parents.
Hong Kong Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han announced on Friday that authorities will not impose a monthly cap on subsidised trips under the HK$2 transport fare scheme for eligible elderly and people with disabilities. Data showed an average of only about 450 people exceeded 240 trips a month out of 2.7 million beneficiaries.
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The Ethiopian Federation of Persons with Physical Disabilities has urged coordinated efforts to increase participation of people with physical disabilities in the 7th general election. Director Abayneh Gujo stressed the need for joint work before, during, and after the election to assess and enhance their involvement.