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In a groundbreaking move that marks both a personal triumph and a cultural shift in space exploration, John McFall—a medal-winning Paralympian, trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, and member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Reserve—has become the first person with a physical disability medically cleared for a long-duration space mission.

UK government declined to conduct Wales-specific impact assessment for plans, despite calls from first minister

Life is full of surprises—some good, some not so much. While most people know about health, auto, and homeowners insurance, there’s a whole world of overlooked insurance policies that can make a huge difference when the unexpected happens. If you think you’re fully protected, you might want to think again.…

From self-tightening shoes to an all-purpose hands-free vibrator, this superb exhibition demonstrates that disability-led culture and design is about so much more than ramps

The government’s announcement won’t mean much if disability and Pip cuts push more families into poverty, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

COMMENT : Attendees were told how important their views were – but it speaks volumes that we were handed leaflets with the number of the Samaritans on it, writes James Moore

Topics at the event in August include the apocalypse, rave culture, disability and sexuality.

People struggling with the cost of living can claim benefits for support, even if they work, have savings, or own a home.