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Social Security Offices Are Facing Backlogs—What It Means for You

Social Security offices across the country are facing serious backlogs. If you need help with retirement, disability, or survivor benefits, you might wait longer than you expect. These delays can affect your finances, your plans, and your peace of mind. Many people rely on Social Security for essential income, so…

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Disabled people want to live a full life. Instead, we’re forced to scrap over our right to food and a wash

Britain’s political and media class advocate policies that leave disabled people hungry and dirty. Why are we expected to settle for this, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

Kazakhstan hosts Virtus World Basketball Championships as athletes push for Paralympic inclusion

Kazakhstan became the first Asian country to host the Virtus World Basketball Championships for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Held in Astana, the tournament brought together teams from 11 countries.

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UK ministers urged to pass bill protecting DEI whistleblowers

Legislation would compel employers of more than 250 workers to reveal disability and ethnicity pay gaps

The Guardian - UK

Producer of The Office regrets jokes made by Ricky Gervais about his disability

At Ash Atalla’s insistence, Gervais poked fun at producer’s use of a wheelchair at 2001 British Comedy Awards

The Independent UK

The Office producer discusses jokes Ricky Gervais made about his disability

Ash Atalla said he felt ‘good about it at the time’.

Evening Standard

Conjoined Twin Influencer Reveals Surprise Wedding To Boyfriend In Intimate Ceremony

We do get some nasty comments. A lot of people aren’t used to people with disabilities setting boundaries or creating boundaries when it comes to their disability.

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Commitment and communication: How St Mirren are driving matchday inclusivity

St Mirren DLO Stuart McCabe on the importance of having a club open to making the matchday experience inclusive for people with all types of…

The National (Scotland)

The key to making Celtic 'a club open to all'? Listening to disabled supporters

Disability Access Officer Alexis Dobbin says listening to disabled fans has been key to improving Celtic Park's facilities, and explains what can…

The National (Scotland)

Councillor calls on Scottish Government to fund disabled facilities in stadiums

Councillor and accessibility campaigner Kayleigh Kinross O'Neill wants the government to set minimum standards for disabled facilities in football.

The National (Scotland)

How Rangers put their disabled supporters at the heart of the Ibrox experience

Rangers Disability Access Officer John Speirs explains how Ibrox's wheelchair platform has changed lives and why accessibility is at the heart of…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-California Cop on 'Disability Leave' Caught Partying, travelling Now State Wants $600k Back

Former San Ramon officer Nicole Brown is accused of fraudulently collecting nearly $600,000 in disability benefits while posting videos of vacations, ziplining and festivals. California authorities are now seeking repayment.

International Business Times UK

Across the Alps by wheelchair: How two athletes defied terrain, heat and disability

The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.

Euronews

Gregg Wallace ‘banned from working at the BBC’

Former ‘MasterChef’ host also received criticism from disability charities after appearing to link his alleged misconduct with a recent autism diagnosis

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The Guardian - UK

Term ‘disabled’ in danger of losing all meaning, says Badenoch

Tory party leader used speech to criticise size of welfare state and call for restrictions on disability benefits

The Independent UK

What disability benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s new welfare plans

After major concessions, there are still key changes to be aware of

The National (Scotland)

How Scottish Labour MPs voted on disability cuts bill

SCOTTISH Labour overwhelmingly backed the UK Government’s plans to cut a disability benefit.

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Labour 'could trample all over' Scottish benefits system, expert claims

The UK Government “could trample all over” the “hard work” of Social Security Scotland with its plans to cut disability benefits, an expert…

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New Diagnosis: 12 Agencies to Contact After a Child’s Diagnosis

Receiving a new diagnosis for your child can feel like the world has shifted under your feet. There’s the emotional weight, the uncertainty, and the overwhelming to-do list that follows. One of the most empowering steps you can take after a child’s diagnosis is to connect with the right support…

The Conversation

Being kind to people – the new challenge for the public service

When Labor was re-elected in May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used his acceptance speech to describe the type of country he wanted to lead.

The Independent UK

Why Keir Starmer could face a fresh rebellion over disability support for Send children

The government could face a rebellion over reforms to Send learning to be announced in the autumn, The Independent looks at what is at stake

The Guardian - UK

After disability benefits, is Labour really about to target the educational rights of special needs children?

Noise has been building about restricting help for kids who badly need it. As a special needs parent, I can tell you: it’s terrifying, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

The right to an education, health and care plan must be retained

Letter: Jane Asher, Carrie Grant, Chris Packham, Anna Bird, Fazilet Hadi, Sally Phillips, Jon Sparkes and 100 others call on the government not to remove the right to an EHCP from children attending mainstream schools

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar told to 'come clean' on how he would fund tax changes in Scotland

Anas Sarwar has been urged to "come clean" on how he would fund changes to the tax system in Scotland

Fortune

Workday and Amazon’s alleged AI employment biases are among myriad ‘oddball results’ that could exacerbate hiring discrimination

A recent collective action lawsuit against workplace management software company Workday claims its platform rejected candidates from jobs based on race, age, and disability.

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