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  • Man with learning difficulties bullied for TEN years collapses after confronting yobs in his garden

    03/11/2010 12:40:54 PM PST · by Niuhuru · 52 replies · 1,350+ views
    Daily Mail ^ | Last updated at 6:06 PM on 11th March 2010 | Daily Mail Reporter
    A man with learning difficulties was 'tormented to death' after being bullied by yobs for more than a decade, neighbours claimed today. David Askew, 64, dropped dead after he tackled thugs who broke down his gate and invaded his garden. Neighbours said Mr Askew had been targeted before he was found dead at his home in Hattersley, Greater Manchester, last night. One neighbour said he had been 'tormented to death - like bear baiting'. Residents criticised police and officials for not supporting Mr Askew and his brother Brian and mother Rose, who was wheelchair-bound. Officers were called to the address...
  • Oakland judge orders accommodations for disabled test takers

    11/02/2006 7:17:13 PM PST · by SmithL · 35 replies · 918+ views
    AP ^ | 11/2/6
    Oakland -- An Alameda County judge ordered the administrator of the Medical College Admissions Test to overhaul its policies for accommodating people with learning disabilities. Superior Court Judge Ronald Sabraw issued the order to the Association of American Medical Colleges Tuesday after finding that its policies for disabled test takers violate state civil rights laws. Sabraw gave the AAMC 60 days to revamp its policies for reviewing requests from people with disabilities and to provide accommodations for the MCAT that could include providing extra time, different test settings or special devices or equipment. The initial lawsuit, later expanded to cover...