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AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision

Since the recent explosion of widely available generative artificial intelligence (AI), it now seems that a new AI tool emerges every week.

The Conversation

Food bank demand up by half in five years as charity urges Labour to act

“A whole generation” has now grown up in the UK while food banks are the norm, charity chief says

The Independent UK

Our £5bn disability benefits cut will stop welfare state collapsing, says Kendall

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary to double down on changes despite growing pressure within Labour

The Guardian - UK

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‘I have to worry each month’: social security cuts incite fears of payment disruptions

Agency has been significant target of Doge while nearly 69 million Americans receive benefits

The Guardian - US

The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support

Ensuring the provision of high quality disability services will pose a significant challenge for the Albanese government’s second term.

The Conversation

AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Here’s how we could better protect them

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming the world of work – not least, the process of hiring, managing and promoting employees.

The Conversation

Wheelchair user missed train at Liverpool Street after staff 'refused to get ramp'

Network Rail have apologised to Anna Landre following the incident

Evening Standard

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Sex and disability: Nigerian women share their stories

Imagine feeling invisible simply because of your body. Now imagine that invisibility extends into how society treats your desires, your safety, and your rights.

The Conversation

Rose Ayling-Ellis thanks Claudia Winkleman for getting her a job on Doctor Who

She said the role was a dream come true.

Evening Standard

Reeves faces anger from her local party over plans to cut disability benefits

Labour members from Leeds West and Pudsey to write letter to chancellor over plans to reduce Pip payments

The Guardian - UK

‘Every dog has his day’: Two passengers turn flight into nightmare for woman with invisible disability. But she settles the score

She was far from the "dumb" woman they thought she was.

We Got This Covered

Kenya has a bold new disability law: now to make it work

Kenya has long recognised the rights of persons with disabilities in law. The 2010 constitution guarantees access, dignity and inclusion for people living with disabilities.

The Conversation

The Four D's That Could Force You to Sell Your Business

Business owners (or their heirs) can be rushed into a sale of their company if they haven't planned for a major change in circumstances — or the four D's.

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DWP should have legal duty to look after benefits claimants, MPs say after woman’s body lay undiscovered for three years

Action needed after deaths of vulnerable claimants following benefits being stopped, MPs say

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Do You Need Disability Insurance? Three Things to Know

Disability insurance can help replace some of your income during unexpected life events. Here are the basics, courtesy of a financial professional.

The Independent UK

Uproar as disability rights protesters in wheelchairs dragged out of House Medicaid meeting: ‘You’re going to kill me!’

Republicans insist the proposed new work requirements won’t hurt people with disabilities, but disability rights advocates disagree

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‘Tracked and monitored’: Elon Musk’s SpaceX hit with a whole new low – a bathroom breaks lawsuit

The billionaire already faced allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace.

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Guy Sees Woman In Wheelchair, Decides He’s Suddenly A Medical Expert

Imagine being this angry over someone else’s disability.

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The Independent UK

PIP changes begin as part of cost-cutting reforms to benefits

Over 40 Labour MPs have urged the government to reassess the planned cuts

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan: Labour must be 'humble' and 'reflect' after local election results

Mayor reminds ministers of need to preserve ‘safety net’ amid proposed cuts to disability benefits

The Guardian - UK

Liz Kendall to overhaul DWP’s assessment for disability benefits

Work and pensions secretary calls for groups to engage as she scraps capability assessment and overhauls Pip application

The Independent UK

Review of Pip disability benefits under way, minister says

Liz Kendall said the DWP would be meeting with disabled people and organisations as she looks to tighten eligibility for the benefit.

The National (Scotland)

'Up to 100 Labour MPs' warn Keir Starmer of rebellion on sweeping benefit cuts

AS many as 100 Labour MPs have signed a letter warning Keir Starmer that they will not support sweeping cuts to disability benefits ...

The Guardian - AU

Almost half of Victorian male inmates have a brain injury. For Michael, diagnosis was the first step to a new life

Legal experts argue that the system that is supposed to be providing justice is effectively criminalising disability instead

The Independent UK

Organisations urge Prime Minister to tackle ‘root causes’ of poor mental health

A letter also raises concerns that cuts to disability benefits will not address the issue, but rather make it worse.

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