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Calls for disability benefits to be simplified and more accessible following review

A LANDMARK review into the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has urged the Scottish Government to better support disabled people by simplifying and…

The National (Scotland)

It’s not revolutionary, but Primark’s wheelchair-using mannequin is a potent symbol

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people while continuing the push for equality, accessibility and visibility. Despite making up 16% of the global population, disabled people rarely appear in fashion marketing campaigns. For brands, treading the right line between solidarity and accusations of performative allyship is…

The Conversation

With Disabled&, April Lockhart Is Providing a Safe Space for Creatives Within the Disability Community

"For me, finding other disabled creatives has been the key."

Marie Claire

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The Social Security Disability Application Process Could Take 8 Months — Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare

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Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches.

AAP

Project 250 – Supported By The Kate and Justin Rose Foundation – Enjoys Landmark Golf Day For Young People With A Disability

The 2013 US Open champion and his wife Kate have supported Project 250, which recently helped disabled children enjoy their first taste of competitive golf

Golf Monthly

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but they do not understand

Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.

The National (Scotland)

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'House of cards': disability lifeline as dominoes fall

Australia's second-largest disability employer has avoided sudden collapse but more trouble could be on the way for the strained sector.

AAP

I Just Saw Bring Her Back For the First Time, And I Want To Talk About Its Disability Representation

Piper sees more than meets the eye.

Cinemablend

As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars

The Independent UK

Watchdog Raises 'Grave Concerns' Over Abuse Of Disabled Migrant Detainees in California Center

A new report by Disability Rights California (DRC) has raised serious concerns about the treatment of people with disabilities detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County, California.

Latin Times

Stage 4 Cancer Patient Wonders: Can I Turn Down SSDI To Keep My Health Coverage?

When a person becomes eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, it's often seen as a financial lifeline. But in some cases, the benefits can create unexpected challenges — especially when they affect access to other types of assistance. That's exactly what one stage 4 cancer patient in Minnesota is facing.

Benzinga

ICE Releases Deaf Mongolian Asylum Seeker Held Without Interpreter For Months

"How can he meaningfully participate if he doesn't know what's being said and he cannot communicate?" said a judge about the case back on July 9

Latin Times

In temples and churches, sensory rooms remove barriers for neurodivergent worshipers

From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and handshakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy

The Independent UK

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Senior Labour MP tells Starmer planned welfare cuts left her ‘ashamed’

Keir Starmer has faced a grilling from a senior Labour MP, who told him the government’s plans to slash disability benefits had left her feeling “ashamed”.

The National (Scotland)

'I felt ashamed': Senior Labour MP calls out Labour's planned welfare cuts

A SENIOR Labour MP has revealed she “felt ashamed” of the Government’s chaotic attempt to cut disability benefits.

The Conversation

What happens if I go over or under on my NDIS plan? And what do shorter funding periods mean for me?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is undergoing another round of major reforms.

Evening Standard

Chris Packham backs call for delayed report into autistic deaths to be published

The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR) has been held up due to ‘practical data issues’.

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The Independent UK

DWP reveals deadline for thousands of benefit claimants owed compensation after court battle

Over 10,000 people with ‘complex’ cases are still waiting for a payment

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How OT Reports Can Impact Court Decisions

Occupational therapy (OT) reports are a critical component in medico-legal cases, particularly when assessing the impact of injuries or disabilities on a person's ability to perform daily activities

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP suspended for opposing disability cuts will keep speaking for ‘invisible in society’

Rachael Maskell, one of four Labour MPs to lose whip, stands by actions and says party needs to be ‘broad church that listens to each other’

Al Jazeera

Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre

Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.

The Conversation

Design and Disability at the V&A is a rich, thought-provoking exhibition

One of the first things to greet visitors at the V&A’s new Design and Disability exhibition is a striking blue bench by artist Finnegan Shannon titled, Do You Want Us Here Or Not? This exhibit is a response to the often inadequate seating in museums, which not only acts as…

The Guardian - UK

UK taskforce calls for disability training for all airline and airport staff

Report led by former Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson warns of ‘sometimes catastrophic’ treatment of passengers

The Independent UK

Aviation staff need disability training, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson says

The Paralympian and crossbench peer said the 19 recommendations put forward by her taskforce should be ‘turned into action’.

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