Country: USA. Institution: SSA. DocType: Regulation/Business Process.

In an effort to improve the speed and quality of their disability claims process, Social Security developed the “fast-track” program, a two-part initiative that uses computer technology to identify cases where the decision is highly likely or certain to be favorable.

Business News 24 BD (03.12.2016) The government is making a plan to bring all persons with disabilities from children to old-age citizens under a social protection programme

the-star.co.ke (16.01.2017) Social Protection PS Susan Mochache says the national government has spent Sh80.3 billion over four years on the elderly and other vulnerable people through the cash transfer programme.

CTV News (17.01.2017) A new poll suggests that employment conditions remain dismal for Canadians with disabilities. The survey commissioned by CIBC and conducted by Angus Reid found that only half of respondents living with a disability have a full or part-time job.

Le Temps (15.02.2017) Après un précédent échec, Alain Berset repart au combat. Il veut augmenter les chances des jeunes de suivre une formation et de travailler. Les milieux patronaux exigent des économies

UN Women (27.02.2017) La Ley de Cuidados de Uruguay ha cambiado el concepto de “cuidado”. De acuerdo a la nueva ley, todas las niñas y niños, las personas con discapacidad y las personas mayores tienen derecho a recibir atención. El Estado no sólo proporciona servicios de atención, sino que garantiza su calidad mediante la capacitación y la reglamentación. Para Soledad Rotella, las consecuencias han sido inmediatas: como madre de una niña de dos años, ahora puede buscar un trabajo a jornada completa, sin poner en peligro el bienestar de su hija.

The Guardian (06.08.2016) People suffering from mental health problems such as depression and panic attacks earn up to 42% less than their peers, prompting the government’s equalities watchdog to brand the pay gap “a disgrace”.

NPR (13.07.2016) More than 4 in 10 working Americans say their job affects their overall health, with stress being cited most often as having a negative impact.

20 Minutes (25.07.2016) Depuis la semaine dernière, les travailleurs handicapés peuvent à leur tour adresser à la Caisse Nationale des Allocations Familiales (CAF) une demande de prime d’activité, une aide destinée aux travailleurs aux revenus modestes et qui remplace depuis début 2016 la Prime pour l’Emploi.

theguardian.com (23.06.2016) Russia, the US and Peru have the largest gaps in employment rates for people with disabilities and people without disabilities