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House Pulls Veterans Bill After GOP Revolt Over Disability Benefits

The U.S. House on Thursday rejected a motion to recommit the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (H.R. 9237) by a 210-211 vote (Roll Call 249), narrowly defeating a Democratic effort to send the legislation back to committee for changes.

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Bride Worried A Wheelchair Will Ruin Photo Aesthetics, Shows Her True Face To The Groom

She wants one of the groomsmen to be excluded from the wedding photos. Her reason? His 'clunky' wheelchair will ruin the symmetry of the the pics. It was at this point the groom realized he might not actually truly know the woman he's marrying.

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How to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples benefit from newborn DNA screening

In Australia, every newborn baby is offered a screening test for 34 serious but treatable conditions (or groups of conditions), such as cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy. The test uses a small blood sample taken from the baby’s heel. Finding these conditions early can save lives and prevent disability.

The Conversation

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‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children

Stigma and superstition surround those with disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy. But there is a growing move to raise awareness and increase inclusivity

The Guardian - UK

Chronic Lower Back Pain Is a Core Strength Problem Your Posture Has Already Confirmed

Why Your Back Is Doing a Job It Was Never Meant to DoThe lumbar spine is a load-bearing structure, not a load-moving one. When the deep core muscles, specifically the transversus abdominis and multifidus, fail to activate correctly, the spine stops being a supported column and starts being a crane…

Times Life

What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space?

The UK Space Agency and space startup Vast just signed an agreement to send Paralympic sprinter and below-knee amputee John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. Most coverage framed it as a victory for inclusion. As a space health researcher, I think something far more interesting happened.

The Conversation

How to navigate the long entry-exit system queues if you have a disability

What to know about the new biometric data collection at the EU borders if you have limited mobility, are injured or have a disability

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New York AG Charges Long Island Man With Fraudulently Collecting Over $100,000 in Social Security Disability Benefits

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Raymond Phillips, 40, of Huntington, Suffolk County, for allegedly fraudulently collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to an official announcement from the Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG).

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Indian comedian fined for failing to carry out court-ordered disability outreach to atone for ‘joke’

Comic was accused of ridiculing people with disabilities after making jokes about spinal muscular atrophy and a visually impaired person during performances last year

The Independent UK

Labour must stop just ‘writing a cheque’ for benefit claimants, top minister says

Andy Burnham is said to be preparing to try to reform the welfare system as Pat McFadden said the government ‘owes people more’ than simply ‘writing a cheque’

The Independent UK

He lost both his arms at age two in a farm accident. Then he taught himself to write, drive tractors, repair machinery and run a 1,300-acre farm using only his feet, building a YouTube following of more than 134,000 subscribers

A devastating farm accident when he was just two and a half years old could have changed the course of Andy Detwiler's life forever. Instead, it became the beginning of an extraordinary journey of resilience, determination and self-belief. After losing both his arms in a grain auger accident on his…

The Times of India

Aadhaar alone can't determine victim's age in accident claims: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh High Court ruled insurers are not liable before policy issuance. The court found the tribunal wrongly used Aadhaar for age determination. This decision enhanced compensation for accident victims and their families. The court revised disability assessment for an injured claimant significantly. The ruling clarified insurance contract commencement dates and…

The Economic Times

Meta used AI to tag workers who took leave to be laid off, lawsuit claims

Lawsuit filed by dozens of employees says people who took maternity or disability leave were disproportionately selected for layoffs

The Guardian - US

SSA Is Releasing New Social Security Data in Stages—Here’s What Retirees Should Watch

For the millions of Americans who rely on monthly Social Security payments, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is more than just a government office… it...

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Supreme Court Fines Samay Raina, Four Others ₹3 Lakh Each for Violating Orders in Disability Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh each on stand-up comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina and four others for failing to comply with its earlier directions in a case related to allegedly insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities.

The Economic Times

Who is Darline Graham Nordone? She lost both parents young, now steps into Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. A look at her career and net worth

Darline Graham Nordone now serves as South Carolina's interim US Senator. She fills the seat left vacant by her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. This appointment makes her the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. Nordone previously worked in public service, focusing on disability employment opportunities. She lost…

The Guardian - UK

Burnham has a chance to overhaul Pip. Here’s what a truly progressive system could look like

Last week’s Timms report shows how disability is still vilified. But some pragmatic fixes would help both claimants and the economy, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Disability benefits: why we shouldn’t call it ‘welfare’

Letters: Susan Randall on Stephen Timms’ Pip review and those with longstanding mental illness and Ruth Lister on why social security spending shouldn’t be called ‘welfare’. Plus letters from Luke Howard and Katie Medd

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Roll Call

How to serve up a year-old bill

Standing on the stage of a local high school in his reliably red Nebraska congressional district last week, Republican Rep. Mike Flood replied to a constituent who asked about disability benefits. “Well, under the one big beautiful bill —” he began on the livestream, then paused. The crowd had erupted…

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School Counselors Report 5 Biases Affecting Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities continue to face barriers that go beyond academics. Many school counselors say that unconscious bias, outdated assumptions, and unequal expectations still shape how some students are treated in classrooms and school activities. While schools have made significant progress toward inclusion, experts agree that bias can quietly influence…

The Guardian - US

Slew of lawsuits over disability access frustrates US cafe and shop owners

Business owners say they’re being unfairly targeted – but disability advocates say violations must be dealt with

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We Don't Talk Enough About How The Only Man To Win 2 Oscars For The Same Role Also Lost Both Hands In The Army

Get ready to cry.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts

Editorial: Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growth

Evening Standard

Disability benefit system needs fundamental change amid rising costs – minister

Spending on Pip is forecast to rise from around £26 billion now to more than £41 billion by the end of the decade.

The Independent UK

PIP disability benefit ‘not fit for purpose’, Labour minister’s review finds

There will be more ‘challenging discussions’ on the future of the benefit, official report admits

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