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Aside from grueling forms of therapy and rehabilitation, many people who suffer birth injuries also have to overcome other hurdles in life—including discrimination. It should be noted that many birth injuries, including cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy and brain damage, are the result of doctor error. Many of these injuries result in intellectual limitations, hearing deficits, vision impairment, behavioral problems, seizures, speaking difficulties and learning disabilities. Unfortunately, for many victims, there are obstacles associated with employment later in life, including facing discrimination in the workplace, as limited motor skills and abilities may leave them bullied. Recently, Barclays Center, located in New York City, was hit with a lawsuit over allegations that five food service employees at the arena were discriminated against based on their disabilities. One man, who is blind in one eye, was allegedly ridiculed by employees, who called him “Cyclops” and consistently bullied him. Additionally, another man, who suffers…
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