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Wicked star denounces ‘aggressive’ and ‘deeply uncomfortable’ comments about character’s disability

Marissa Bode, who stars as Elphaba’s younger sister Nessarose, uses a wheelchair just like her character

The Independent UK

Do long-term sickness benefits cost UK a lot and can more people be helped into work?

One in 10 of working-age population claim sickness benefit as Britain struggles with aftermath of austerity, pandemic and cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system.

AAP

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‘Hardest decision’ to support assisted dying Bill, MP with disability says

Labour MP Marie Tidball said the Bill would empower people to make choices about their own deaths with ‘dignity and respect’.

The Independent UK

MPs may trust doctors to manage assisted dying. Disabled people like me cannot

Two friends recently woke up in hospital to find ‘Do not resuscitate’ orders on their notes. We’re all too aware that some lives aren’t valued as much as others, says the actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr

The Guardian - UK

Labour gives disability benefit change update – but ‘anxiety’ remains for thousands

’Cloud of uncertainty’ hangs over disabled people, charities warn

The Independent UK

"Tackling ableism, inaccessibility and discrimination should be a priority for the entire music industry”: The startling systemic issues facing disabled musicians highlighted in new report

"Tackling ableism, inaccessibility and discrimination should be a priority for the entire music industry”

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Richard Whitehead feels 2012 was missed opportunity to make sport more inclusive

Whitehead won Paralympic 200m gold in London and Rio.

The Independent UK

Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns

A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.

AAP

Those who can work, must work, says Kendall in welfare overhaul announcement

The Work and Pensions Secretary warned the benefits bill for sickness and disability is set to rise by £26 billion by the end of this parliament.

Evening Standard

From Jobcentres to disability benefits: Labour’s DWP changes explained

Several major changes have been announced

The Independent UK

Georgians still being institutionalized

Advocates said these failures continue to violate the rights of Georgians who have been historically marginalized

Salon

Victoria’s anti-vilification laws: how will they change and who will they protect?

Protection on basis of disability, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation will keep communities safe and united, Jacinta Allan says

The Guardian - AU

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Wicked.

The Conversation

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Evening Standard

Simon Harris says ‘all to play for’ in election despite Fine Gael polling slide

The Taoiseach said he hoped voters would not judge him on the basis of a criticised encounter with a disability care worker in Co Cork.

The Independent UK

Disability music charity aims to fulfil late MP Sir David Amess’s Broadway dream

The Music Man Project, which was formed 25 years ago in Essex, has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium.

The Independent UK

Tanni Grey-Thompson: Assisted dying bill will allow families to go ‘doctor shopping’ to end lives of relatives

Exclusive: Sporting hero and disability rights campaigner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has warned that loopholes in the assisted dying legislation mean that safeguards against abuse are non-existent

The Guardian - AU

Not just Cbus: 10 largest super funds had thousands of complaints over death and disability claims

Data from the financial watchdog strongly supports Asic’s claim ‘there is a systemic issue’ across the superannuation sector, advocate says

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The Independent UK

No blanket do-not-resuscitate order during Covid, Swann tells inquiry

Mr Swann told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that he believed it would have been ‘unethical and unnecessary’ to deploy the orders based on age or disability.

The Guardian - AU

Collingwood Children’s Farm was a safe haven for many with disability. Now a mother and daughter are fighting to save a ‘unique’ program

When funding put an end to a volunteer schemes for NDIS participants and specialist schools, two advocates found a way to raise their voices

The Conversation

Is it OK to use the term ‘neurospicy’ when talking about autism and other neurodivergences?

Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can change the ways we talk about diagnoses such as autism and concepts like neurodiversity.

AAP

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

The Cbus chair, who's faced calls to resign after the superannuation fund delayed disability and death payments, says he will ensure it never happens again.

Kiplinger

How One Caregiver Is Navigating a Loved One's Dementia

She's spent many hours doing research and speaking with other caregivers to find her way to resources designed to help caregivers.

The Conversation

ASIC’s lawsuit against Cbus has put the big super funds on notice

Does your superannuation fund also provide you with insurance? Many of us are automatically enrolled without even realising. Now, the way super funds handle such claims has been thrust into the spotlight.

AAP

Boss 'sorry' as super fund resolves thousands of claims

Super fund Cbus has resolved thousands of disability and death claims subject to legal action by the financial regulator, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.

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