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1. Nearly a million filed for disability during the recession who otherwise wouldn’t have, study finds - MarketWatch

   Nearly a million filed for disability during the recession who otherwise wouldn’t have, study finds  MarketWatch

   Nearly 1 million people filed for disability benefits they ordinarily wouldn't have due to the recession, a new study finds.

2. Addressing research gaps could help with development of disability-inclusive workplaces - Science Daily

   Addressing research gaps could help with development of disability-inclusive workplaces  Science Daily

   Filling key gaps in the research and understanding of the treatment of people with disabilities in the workplace could help improve employee success on the job...

3. More Evidence We Need Disability Reform - National Review

   More Evidence We Need Disability Reform  National Review

   Disability is becoming a general-purpose welfare program rather than a support system for those who truly can't work.

4. International disability rights and the dilemma of domestic courts - OUPblog

   International disability rights and the dilemma of domestic courts  OUPblog

   Since 1992, 3 December has been the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the World Report on Disability, approximately one in five...

5. South Kingstown officer's long-running disability claims case still dragging on - The Westerly Sun

   South Kingstown officer's long-running disability claims case still dragging on  The Westerly Sun

   PROVIDENCE (AP) — A state Retirement Board subcommittee is recommending that the full board reject the accidental disability pension request of a South...