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Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

An overhaul of the government's disability scheme could change the way Australians access support funding and give powers to the program's watchdog.

AAP

Emma flew with her wheelchair - it was a mistake

Unable to find a flight to take her wheelchair from Canberra to Sydney, Emma Weatherley says this highlights the discrimination people with a disability face.

AAP

Greens and disability groups criticise federal government gag on NDIS talks

Guardian Australia understands a major announcement will be made on Wednesday but those consulted are sworn to secrecy

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Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death

Kyah Lucas died from burns after being bathed by two LiveBetter disability support workers in 2022. The disability support provider now faces a hefty fine.

AAP

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.

AAP

Don’t. Make. Tea. review – the disability benefits interview as Kafkaesque comic nightmare

A former police officer with muscular dystrophy fights a grotesquely bureaucratic system in this subversive satirical broadside

The Guardian - UK

PwDs, senior citizens aged above 85 welcome option to vote through postal ballot

Election officials in the central districts are busy reaching out to and eliciting the choice of elderly people aged above 85 and persons with disability (PwD), who have been given the option to vote through postal ballot in the Lok Sabha elections

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All about the vote-from-home facility in the Lok Sabha elections | Explained

The Hindu explores the vote from home facility, how it works and who is eligible to avail of it.

The Hindu

NFL Disability Plan Lawsuit Proceeds To Trial

Federal judge allows lawsuit against NFL disability plan to proceed, citing bad faith and violations of federal law.

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Mom Suddenly Decides That Autistic Son Should Live With His Sister, Tells Her On Her Wedding Day

A thoughtless mother suddenly informed her daughter on her wedding day that her autistic brother would be moving in with her. The post Mom Suddenly Decides That Autistic Son Should Live With His Sister, Tells Her On Her Wedding Day first appeared on Bored Panda.

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California narrowly passes Prop 1 plan aimed at tackling homelessness crisis

Measure, a win for governor but criticized by disability rights advocates, will raise $6.4bn for housing and treatment facilities

The Guardian - US

Georgia To Carry Out First Execution In Over Four Years

Georgia prepares to execute Willie Pye despite concerns over intellectual disability and upbringing challenges.

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'Assume that I can and then I will': World Down Syndrome Day busts stereotypes

Including in our own backyard.

The Canberra Times

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

The Close the Gap campaign has released its 2024 report, making 22 recommendations and focusing on Indigenous strength.

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Georgia Man Seeks Clemency Due To Intellectual Disability

Willie James Pye faces execution for 1993 murder amid debate over intellectual disability and justice system fairness.

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Entitled Mom Expects Person In Wheelchair To Walk So She Can Park Her Stroller, Gets Laughed At

After an entitled mom demanded that they make room for her on the bus, this wheelchair user refused to back down. The post Entitled Mom Expects Person In Wheelchair To Walk So She Can Park Her Stroller, Gets Laughed At first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Hindu

Defence Minister approves ‘resettlement facilities’ to cadets invalidated from military training on medical grounds

Defence Minister approves resettlement facilities for invalidated cadets, but disability pension issue remains unresolved.

The Times of India

Drug-free options for managing migraine in adolescents

Adolescence can be an exciting time for children. The transition towards adulthood can bring forth several new emotional and physical changes. Changes in lifestyle can result in special disorders affecting the younger generation. One such condition affecting adolescents is migraine. This neurological ailment remains second among the causes of disability…

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Social Security Chief Vows to Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks

Capping Social Security clawbacks at 10% for some beneficiaries is among the changes that O'Malley plans to propose.

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Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally

Neurological conditions such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease and dementia are now the leading cause of ill health and disability globally, affecting 3.4 billion people in 2021. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Texas Tribune

With Texas births rising post-Roe, disability advocates say child services need bolstering

Texas’ fertility rose after new abortion restrictions, raising concerns that special education and specialized health care will be stretched even thinner.

The Canberra Times

Worried Canberra NDIS providers urge 'complete rethink' amid funding crisis

They are calling for support through a lengthy reform process.

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Industry Leaders Advocate For Authentic Disability Inclusion In Television

Eileen Grubba advocates for authentic representation of disabled individuals in the television industry, highlighting the need for inclusivity and opportun...

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Oscars 2024 Showcases Enhanced Accessibility And Inclusion Efforts

Learn how the Oscars and the Academy are advancing disability inclusion in Hollywood through accessibility initiatives and collaboration.

The Hindu

Five women, physically-challenged, are erasing stereotypes by empowering people

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