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State disability ministers threaten Butler with boycott over two-minute speaking limit at NDIS meeting

Ministers say they will reconsider their attendance at the meeting if they get at least 10 minutes each

The Guardian - AU

Two disability experts appointed to help lead Government review of major benefit

Sir Stephen Timms suggested disabled people would be placed ‘at the heart’ of the review he is undertaking into personal independent payments.

Evening Standard

Health issues hamper millions from everyday activities

More than 7.5 million Australians have had to cut back on work, study, caring for family or community activities because of health issues, injury or disability.

AAP

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'So He's Dressing Up As Himself?': Kid Rock Slammed For Saying He'll Go As A 'Retard' This Halloween

Kid Rock used a disability slur during a 24 October 2025 appearance on Fox's Jesse Watters Primetime; the clip — widely shared online — has drawn immediate criticism from disability advocates and divided commentators.

International Business Times UK

Autistic Adults Push Back On 'Fear-based' Trump Rhetoric

Composer William Barnett started his YouTube channel as an outlet for his music -- but today he also uses it to debunk the steady stream of White House rhetoric on autism while sharing his own experience living with it.

International Business Times

They have disabilities, pensions and get little support. They’re also among thousands rejected by the NDIS each year

Disabled people and their advocates are exhausted and frustrated but say it’s worth fighting for a system that ‘really does change lives’

The Guardian - AU

US court rejects Trump officials’ effort to delay rulings on veterans benefits

Unanimous ruling calls administration’s push to halt reviews of veterans’ disability appeals an “extreme request”

The Guardian - US

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8 Insurance Benefits You Lose After 70

Turning 70 doesn’t just mark another milestone—it can quietly change what your insurance covers. Many seniors are surprised to learn that certain benefits phase out,...

Saving Advice

Woman wrongly denied £3,800 disability benefit for doing up her bra

Applicant narrowly missed out on entitlement worth thousands due to how she fastened her bra

The Independent UK

6 Key Facts About the Disability Discrimination Act

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was designed to protect people with disabilities from being treated unfairly in daily life, from applying for a job to accessing public services or education.

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Affordable housing is key for independence of people with disabilities, says Danish minister

Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing.

Euronews

The uneasy history of horror films and disability

Historically, horror films have been popular during times of social upheaval, as they allow audiences to work through collective cultural anxieties by tapping into their greatest fears. And “fear” is often built around ideas of what is “abnormal” – that is, different from socially constructed norms.

The Conversation

8 Disqualifications That Keep Veterans From Getting the Benefits They Earned

Veterans often expect to receive the benefits they’ve earned through their service, but not everyone qualifies. Navigating the requirements for veteran benefits can be confusing, and a single mistake or overlooked detail may result in a denial. Knowing the common veteran benefits disqualifications can help you avoid costly errors. For…

The Free Financial Advisor

One million young people will soon not be in education or employment for first time in a decade

The number of so-called ‘Neets’ has risen by nearly 200,000 over the past two years

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The Independent UK

Universal Credit, PIP and Motability: Could Labour cut more benefits in the autumn Budget?

There are several proposals for further changes to the benefit system

Evening Standard

Teacher wins £140K payout after co-worker said she 'let students down' by taking sick leave for back operation

Annika Robinson, a disabled design and technology tutor, branded the comments ‘extremely disrespectful’

The Guardian - UK

Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s finances

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves plots £1bn cut to Motability scheme which lets disability claimants access cars

The scheme provides cars and tax breaks to more than 800,000 users

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RideApart

The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Is a Good Idea, But is Based on a Lie

Though it sounds like the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act has good intentions, the way it's drafted, and who drafted it, will only serve developers, extractive industries, and those who'd do away with public lands.

The Independent UK

Beloved ‘Hamilton’ wardrobe stylist fired from show after beating stage 3 cancer, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Kimberly Mark, a theatrical dresser brought to ‘Hamilton’ a decade ago by actor Leslie Odom Jr., says she was unlawfully terminated by producers of the Tony-, Grammy-, and Pulitzer Prize-winning production

Marie Claire

April Lockhart Used Fashion to Hide Her Limb Difference. Now It’s Her Superpower.

The fashion content creator and disability advocate chats with editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike on "Nice Talk".

The Free Financial Advisor

The Social Security Disability Mistake That Leads to an Automatic Denial

Applying for Social Security Disability can be overwhelming. You’re already dealing with health challenges, and now you’re facing a mountain of paperwork and strict requirements. The process is well known for being tough, with many applicants turned down on their first try. But did you know that a single mistake…

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Here’s How Many People Receive Social Security in Every State

A study breaks down how many people receive Social Security retirement, disability or survivor benefits.

Evening Standard

Government needs to show plan for mental health community care, says Labour MP

Jen Craft says she fears people with learning disabilities or autism could be in limbo as they wait for community support to be provided.

Saving Advice

How Social Security Disability Benefits Might Help Adult Children With Disabilities

Many parents of adult children with disabilities don’t realize they may qualify for lifetime financial support under Social Security. These benefits, known as Disabled Adult...

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