August 17, 2020 | Source:Inquirer News- Philippines In the face of seemingly endless odds, Alexander Michael Bautista had risen and persevered. His story could have ended when he was just 2 years old—when he was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disea...
A Michigan lawmaker proposed a new accessibility icon for signs in parking lots and buildings to better portray the lifestyles of people with disabilities. State Rep. Beau LaFave’s plan is intended to show active independence, rather than stationary helplessness, a release from his office said. ...
February 13, 2020 | Source:Manila Bulletin- Philippines Negros Occidental Rep. Ma. Lourdes “Marilou” T. Arroyo assured persons with disabilities (PWDs) that their concerns which have been overlooked in the past, including the lack of accessibility, will be addressed by the House of R...
July 24, 2021 | Source:The Manila Times- Philippines ON July 26, 1982, 39 years ago, an important law was passed – Batas Pambansa (BP) 344: “An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons.” On July 24, 2006, 15 years ago today, the Philippine Congress passed ...