In her 395-page ruling Ms Smith argued that suicide itself was not illegal, and therefore the ban denied the physically disabled the same rights as people who could take their own lives, breaking Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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The litany of federal charges against the alleged ringleader and her posse is the first hate crime case of its kind -- the victims were mentally and physically disabled, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

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The trust, which is managed by his wife, Wendy, also helps the mentally and physically disabled.

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Jake works on a loading dock, coaches Little League, and raises money for the mentally and physically disabled.

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Every kid in the world who is not physically disabled has run a sprint at one time or another, either on the playground, the street, a dirt road, in a game, after stealing apples or to flee bullies.

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For instance, Paralympic athletes explode the myth that disabled people are physically frail and passive.

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Following a stroke that physically disabled him at the age of 53, my husband repeatedly stated during the five years in which he could communicate that he would not wish to live if he became more handicapped.

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Around 230, 000 people currently hold the badges, which are free of charge to physically disabled people.

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Sussex Police is being investigated over the treatment of a disabled 11-year-old girl who was physically restrained on five occasions.

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Mr. Gillespie, who described himself as physically disabled, said Mr. Isaac's relationship with his mother deteriorated rapidly after the firing.

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