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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
A grassroots women's rights campaign collected over 1 million signatures across Europe, convincing the EU to allow member states to use social funds for cross-border abortion care. The decision marks the first time the European Commission has affirmed that EU funding can support reproductive healthcare access. #
New research suggests people can accurately determine their own eligibility for medication abortion, opening the door to potential over-the-counter access. The study found 88% of patients correctly assessed whether they qualified for the treatment.
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
A new Dutch website offering abortion pills without in-person doctor visits received five times more requests than expected, temporarily pausing to add more medical staff. The platform aims to help women who face barriers accessing traditional abortion clinics.
After activist groups won landmark legal battles, Mexico's public health system now guarantees abortion services to millions of workers and their families in 25 states. The victory affects nearly 300 beneficiaries who filed lawsuits and extends to everyone covered by the Mexican Social Security Institute.
Dubai is bringing together the world's leading innovators in assistive technology to showcase life-changing solutions for people with disabilities. The AccessAbilities Expo demonstrates how AI, robotics, and digital platforms are creating new possibilities for independence and inclusion.
Eli Lilly will now let more patients access its unapproved obesity drug retatrutide through a special program. The decision came after the company initially granted access to just one patient.
Over one million Europeans just proved you can change what the EU talks about. A citizens' initiative on reproductive health became only the 12th grassroots campaign to reach Parliament in 14 years.
Mexico is making Tulum's stunning beaches accessible to everyone, not just resort guests. The Tourism Ministry just added seven new public access points and plans to open four more next week.
Apple announced new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence that will help blind, deaf, and physically disabled users navigate their devices more naturally. The updates arriving later this year keep all processing private and on-device.
Topeka is turning a $200,000 climate grant into a win-win project that makes city buildings greener and more accessible for people with disabilities. The city has one year to upgrade facilities like City Hall and fire stations with both energy-saving tech and ADA improvements.
After polio at three months old left Marlene le Roux needing an $8,500 leg brace just to walk, she transformed Cape Town's Artscape Theatre into one of South Africa's most accessible public spaces. Now she's challenging every new building to follow her lead.
After a spinal cord injury left him unable to navigate his own city, Prateek Khandelwal launched RampMyCity to redesign public spaces across India. His movement has now created over 600 accessible locations, proving that cities built for the most vulnerable work better for everyone.
A high court has given one of India's most visited temples four months to decide on special access for patients with autoimmune and rare diseases. The petition highlights how "invisible suffering" often gets overlooked at crowded holy sites.
Mae Jemison, who made history in 1992 as the first woman of color to reach space, is calling for a new era of space exploration that includes everyone, not just billionaires. She believes expanding access and including social sciences could transform how we explore the cosmos.
After a road accident left 13-year-old Pratik Shingare in a wheelchair, he discovered how inaccessible most public spaces really are. Now 14, he's created StairlessJourney to map verified accessible locations so others can step out with confidence.
A Namibian lawmaker is demanding professional sign language interpreters in government offices after deaf citizens were repeatedly shut out of healthcare, police, and welfare services. The call highlights a growing movement to make public services truly accessible to all.
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