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The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

It was a subtle gesture: As actress Selma Blair delivered remarks to an audience at the White House, Scout, her service dog, laid down next to her and then gently flopped over on Biden's shoe.

Actress and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”

Netflix's British comedy struggles to tell an authentic story for Isaac, who deserves better. Here's how to fix it

Disability complaints against US airlines have tripled since 2020. Horizon, Endeavor, and Frontier reported the sharpest increases between 2021 and 2022.

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.

Defence Ministry issues new ER for disability pensions; introduces IR for lifestyle diseases. CAG report finds 40% officers & 18% PBORs retiring with disability. ER, 2023 incorporates recommendations of Study Group and takes care of genuine interests of soldiers, veterans and widows.

The disability royal commission was split in its final report over whether segregated education should be phased out from 2025

A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission.

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