Your Newsletter for Conscious Tech, Justice Tech, and Equal Rights For All |
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Hello Changemaker 👋 Welcome to The REYET Up Newsletter!🔥 This week we have an exciting newsletter for our subscribers. We will touch on the subject of airline accommodation for those with disabilities, meet the NAACP Minneapolis chapter President, and discover an AR app helping teach history. Make sure to check out the Reyets app and continue interacting in the community section! |
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What are the rights of students with disabilities? |
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Public schools are prohibited by federal law from discriminating against people with disabilities, and cannot deny them equal access to academic courses, field trips, extracurricular activities, school technology, and health services. Educators and administrators must make necessary academic and medical accommodations, ensure equal access to educational activities and opportunities, and respond to harassment and bullying. |
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🙋🏽♀️ Civil Rights Pioneer Do you know the Founder of the Special Olympics? |
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As a member of the famous Kennedy family, Eunice Kennedy Shriver had considerable resources at her disposal. Thinking of her sister Rosemary, who had an intellectual disability, Shiver decided to direct her efforts towards improving the lives of those with disabilities. She contributed much as a founding member of the National Institute of Child Health and Development.
Most notably, Shiver founded the Special Olympics. Starting as Camp Shriver in 1962, with the goal of creating a ground for opportunities and experiences. Since then, the Special Olympics has become a biennial event where over 3 million athletes have the opportunity to present their skills through a variety of sports and physical activities.
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⚡️ In The News - Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker Seeks FDA Approval (NBC)
- How a New Generation is Combatting Digital Surveillance (Boston Review)
- The Senate is Nearing a Deal on Immigration That Could Also Lower Food Prices (NPR)
- Google Says It Will Delete Users' Location History at Abortion Clinics, Other ‘Personal’ Data (Politico)
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The Help You Need to Simplify Your Cases |
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The legal system often uses confusing language that can be confusing to normal people. Legal jargon can hinder one’s quest for justice as defendants have to expend valuable time and energy just understanding the legal process. Unbail is an app that makes the legal process more accessible. Unbail provides timely and relevant information about a user’s legal issue, in an effort to ensure the user’s fair shot at justice. |
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