The Latest Breaking News from Disability

This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities centres on “fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

Jimmy* is 19, studying at a government college in Nagpur, dealing with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease, a degenerative nerve disorder that weakens the limbs. On campus, there’s a buggy service meant for disabled students. But it either arrives late, or not at all. 

Children with severe disabilities rarely get a chance to have fun like other kids, but with support and some creative thinking, Lloyd Pinn is out at the skate park and enjoying taking risks

France has introduced full reimbursement for all wheelchairs, ending what disability advocates long described as an “obstacle course” of partial funding and heavy out-of-pocket costs. The reform is expected to benefit more than a million users but has raised concerns about possible delays and bottlenecks.

People typically have health insurance and auto insurance, and sometimes they also buy renters’ or homeowners’ insurance. The areas between standard insurance coverage contain hidden gaps that can create financial disasters for budgets. The silent dangers that occur infrequently do not receive media attention, but they strike quickly and show…

Car lease scheme for people with mobility problems portrayed as ‘free’ but is funded by benefits and their own contributions

Woman cancels all benefits including disability living allowance for daughter after policy change announcement

"They just don't care," a viewer wrote.

William's vision for the Abilities Plus Association is relational at its core. He hopes the movement will enable participation and dignity by linking lived experience to service design and by convening philanthropic and community partners.