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New NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley says participants must be able to ‘see themselves’ in the agency

The three-time Paralympic gold medallist says ‘trust with the organisation itself is a visceral thing’

The Guardian - AU

Paralympian to chair disability board

The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.

AAP

'They treat you like a person, they ask you what you want': what NDIS participants value in support workers

When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established almost a decade ago, it was envisaged people with disability would be empowered consumers. It was hoped their customer insights would shape new services designed to meet their specific needs and preferences.

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DWP £150 disability payments 'delay' explained

Some people on disability benefits were worried about their one-off cost of living payment

Wales Online

All-abilities dance program in Mount Gambier offers new skills, connection and fun

Dancers praise a program that brings together people living with a disability to learn new skills, form connections and have fun.

ABC News

Newt Gingrich tells reporter ‘you have a learning disability’ in exchange over Jan 6 probe

Former GOP House speaker allegedly promoted fake elector scheme and pushed ads meant to pressure election officials to overturn results

The Independent UK

DWP announces update on £150 cost of living payment after scheme delayed

It had been delayed by the Queen's funeral

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DWP issues warning for anyone receiving £150 disability cost of living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted there are delays regarding the £150 cost of living payment for people on disability benefits - here's what you can do.

Edinburgh Live

New chapter for writer chosen as winner of our Stories contest

Judges praise Sue Ruben’s ‘funny and moving’ story about disability as prizes are presented at Groucho Club celebration

Evening Standard

DWP admits delays to £150 cost of living payment for disabilities

Around six million people are due to receive a £150 disability cost-of-living payment

Liverpool Echo

DWP issues update on £150 cost of living payment after delays

Payments have started but most will come next week following delays as a result of the Queen's funeral

Chronicle Live

Disability advocate Shane Hryhorec says he had passport, wheelchair taken in Abu Dhabi airport 'ordeal'

When Adelaide disability advocate Shane Hryhorec recently passed through Abu Dhabi airport, he wasn't expecting to have his wheelchair seized — but he says his passport was confiscated as well.

ABC News

'Not one person' on disability benefit has received £150 payment, says consumer champion

DWP admit delays after 5000 responded to Money Saving Expert's question on Twitter

Wales Online

DWP issues update amid complaints over £150 disability payment

Some people on disability benefits were worried about their one-off cost of living payment

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Daily Record

DWP rejects call to revise Winter Fuel Payment eligibility date for older people

The £300 pensioner cost of living payment will be added to this year’s payments which start in November.

Daily Record

People on certain benefits can claim £1,800 to help pay for funeral costs

Social Security Scotland aims to make a decision on claims for the Funeral Support Payment within 10 days.

The Independent UK

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

Daily Record

New £150 disability cost of living payment update for people due money from DWP

Payments for 6m people on disability benefits started on September 20.

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Wales Online

Cold Weather Payment: What is it, how much is it and how do I get it?

With temperatures starting to drop many of us are starting to think about our energy bill

Daily Mirror

Dis Life: 'The accessible queue for queen's lying in state showed gaps we have to fill'

Anna Morell, from Disability Rights UK, says while equality was achieved with the accessible queue for the Queen's lying in state - it still wasn't equitable as it shut hours before the non-disabled one did

Daily Record

Older people with any of these health issues could be due up to £369 each month

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

ABC News

Disability royal commission examines poor treatment and 'disgusting' conditions in criminal justice system

A woman who lives with muscular dystrophy says she was repeatedly dropped while being transferred from her wheelchair in prison, and that once she thought the guards were "trying to kill" her.

Newsroom.co.nz

Laura Fergusson closure leaves a gap that's hard to fill

The closure of the Laura Fergusson Trust's Auckland rehabilitation and respite facility came as a shock - what does it tell us about the state of disability support services?

The Guardian - UK

Staff at Home Office contractors sue over discrimination and unfair dismissal

Majority of cases are from escorts accompanying refugees from immigration centres for deportation

Daily Record

Claim PIP for epilepsy and you could get up to £627 each month from the DWP

People providing care for someone with epilepsy could also be eligible for Carer's Allowance.

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