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Emotional sale marks end of era for family of late legend of disability rights

The foreshore home was an example of premium accessible housing.

The Canberra Times

Pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves to drop ‘dangerous’ £1.3bn cut to benefits for disabled

Thousands could lose up to £4,900 a year if the plan is retained in the forthcoming budget

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a tragedy because everyone dies – not because he’s disabled’: the creatives casting Richard III in a new light

The Lyric theatre Belfast’s new take on Richard III is produced by, and stars, disabled people. But bringing fresh authenticity to Shakespeare’s storied tragedy was not without its challenges

The Guardian - UK

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How do you win a total and permanent disability claim in Australia?

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims help many Australians. They relieve those who cannot work due to accidents or health issues. Such claims offer benefits that relieve the individual's lifestyle after one cannot work. Nevertheless, ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Buffalo Kids review – CGI old west adventure with a big, warm heart

Three children and a puppy traverse 19th-century America in this wholesome family film – which is especially admirable for its representation of disability

The Guardian - UK

Hurricane Milton: what does it actually take to evacuate during a weather crisis?

While Florida residents are being told to flee before the hurricane makes landfall, it may not be possible for all

The Guardian - US

Australian PM sparks backlash for mocking opponent as ‘having Tourette’s’

Anthony Albanese later apologised for his ‘insensitive’ remark

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Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment

The prime minister has made an unreserved apology after making an "unkind and hurtful" jibe in parliament at the expense of people with Tourette's syndrome

AAP

Controversial ex-Boris Johnson adviser up for Scottish charity job

A FORMER adviser to Suella Braverman and Boris Johnson is being considered for a position at a Scottish disability charity, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

24 state teams to compete in fourth National Physical Disability Cricket T20 Championship

JAIPUR: The fourth National Physical Disability T20 Cricket Championship 2024 will be held in Udaipur from October 15 to 25.

The Times of India

To boldly go: John McFall hopes to be the first astronaut with a disability

European Space Agency testing Paralympian sprinter to see how conditions in space would affect his prosthesis

The Guardian - UK

Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, say experts

The Guardian - UK

‘My disability is the least interesting thing about me’: Actor Adam Pearson on fame, film and his sibling rivalry

Actor Adam Pearson feels disfigurement onscreen is often presented as a problem. He sees it very differently. He talks about karaoke in Croydon, rivalry with his twin, Oscar ambitions – and why his mum refuses to believe he’s famous

The Guardian - UK

‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs

He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey

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Job advisers may be posted in NHS hospitals to get long-term sick back to work

Disability charity says Labour plan must not become punitive or exacerbate ‘culture of mistrust and fear’

The Conversation

When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access

It’s about time city councils did more to make our cities accessible. I recently tried to buy tickets to two Sydney Fringe Festival events, only to be told by the box office that the venues were not wheelchair-accessible.

The National (Scotland)

Devolution of disability benefits hits major milestone

THE transfer of benefits to Scotland’s social security system from the UK Government has reached a major milestone.

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Texas Man Facing Execution For 1989 Twin Girls Murders

Texas man convicted of 1989 murders faces execution despite claims of intellectual disability. Legal battle ensues.

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AAP

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.

Evening Standard

Who is George Dowell? Worthing Football Club owner set to make his mark with new documentary

Dowell been given an MBE for his services to football and disability awareness

The Guardian - UK

Emerging technologies offer glimpse into transformed future of disability sport

Paralympics and football must work out how to harness innovations for the greater good of athletes and players

The Guardian - UK

Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment

Mechanical thrombectomy can save a patient from permanent disability or death, but its availability depends on where they live

AAP

Disability-led comedy exacts revenge on special school

Playwright Kath Duncan, who likes to say she escaped from "special school", hopes her play Specials! will add to the debate about segregated education.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Navigating TPD Payouts from Superannuation Funds: The Role of Insurance Claim Lawyers

Navigating TPD payouts is daunting, especially with superannuation funds. Superannuation members and lawyers must understand the nuances of these claims. They are vital. This post aims to clarify TPD payouts and the role of insurance claim lawyers. ...

The Canberra Times

Man admits online grooming after police pose as 14yo 'Rosie'

'Direct causal link' between offender's intellectual disability and crime.

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