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Diabetes is South Africa's second biggest killer disease: hiking the sugar tax would help

Death rates in South Africa have declined slightly during the past few years. But the country faces a steady rise in both death and disability caused by increases in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

The Conversation

Brain tumours can bring long-term disability – but some diagnosed are being refused NDIS support

The ABC is reporting how terminally ill patients are being left in limbo as the states and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) argue over disability supports. The reports share the experiences of Australians with brain tumours and highlight the distress of getting a diagnosis, as well as the lack…

The Conversation

Anbumani: increase pension for noon-meal organisers

Anbumani Ramadoss, Chennai PMK president, demands pension for noon-meal organisers be increased to ₹10K/mo from ₹2K. Insult to pay such low amount to those who've served 40 yrs. Met senior citizen with disability who worked 37 yrs but only received ₹2K. Most organisers are persons with disabilities.

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‘Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide’

One in four persons stand the lifetime risk of developing stroke. This year, on World Stroke Day, the focus is on stroke prevention.

The Hindu

Hold monthly adalats for differently abled persons: legislative panel

Legislative Assembly Committee holds sitting in Kochi to look into issues of differently abled; panel to submit recommendation to house; record of differently abled to be maintained; complaints regarding identity cards, disability certificates, benefits to be addressed; 25 complaints intervened, 3 handed to Collector, 2 evidence collected.

The Hindu

People with disabilities not spared by Israel’s war machine on Gaza Strip

Bombs, lack of electricity and roads damaged by Israeli offensive make life impossible for disabled people in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

APPSC to implement 4% quota for persons with benchmark disabilities

APPSC to implement 4% horizontal reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities from 2023-24; 1% each for blindness/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor disability, leprosy-cured dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy, autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness & multiple disabilities. Candidates should update their status on APPSC website before…

The Hindu

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Entrepreneurs with disabilities activate allies, rewrite the narrative

Roughly 1.8 million businesses in the U.S. are owned by someone with a disability, according to the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau

The Independent UK

Scholastic will drop policy that makes it easier for school fairs to exclude diverse books

Scholastic Inc. will end a widely criticized policy that made it easier for school book fairs not to sell works with racial, disability and LGBTQ+ themes

The Independent UK

Self-confessed ‘golf tragic’ Dan Carter keen to boost participation in Ireland

The former New Zealand fly-half is helping to launch a partnership between Golf Ireland and ISPS Handa.

The Independent UK

NDIS watchdog probes alleged murder in disability home

A man has been charged with murder and the NDIS Commission has launched an internal investigation over an alleged attack at a group home in WA.

AAP

'Travel is finally becoming more accessible'

Sophie Morgan ‒ travel writer, author, TV presenter and disability rights advocate ‒ salutes the innovation of much-needed improvements for disabled travellers

Evening Standard

A migration review could close some disability discrimination loopholes – but not for people already waiting or refused visas

The government and the Greens have agreed to a review of the significant cost threshold. It is the backbone of Australia’s migration health requirement, which all applicants for Australian visas are required to meet.

The Conversation

Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist – many who see the world differently also want to change it

Amid her calls for governments to act on climate change, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has spoken openly about her Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is not the only environmental campaigner to speak about being neurodivergent (having a neurological condition or disability) – something Thunberg describes as her “superpower”.

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Asio boss says violent protesters will receive ‘full force of my agency’ – as it happened

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Businesses urged to step up for disability inequality

With inequality persisting for Australians living with disabilities, businesses are being urged to do their part and create more inclusive workplaces.

The Guardian - UK

From disability to sexuality: how Essex County Council fosters an inclusive culture for social care staff

Essex’s adult social care team supports a diverse population with an equally diverse workforce to match it – and its staff now have two new initiatives that allow them to feed back on their experiences

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In our first major intelligence review since COVID, here are 7 key priorities to be ready for the next pandemic

It may have gone unnoticed with the Voice to Parliament referendum and the disability royal commission report, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also recently announced a major independent review of Australia’s intelligence communities. It’s the first since the COVID pandemic.

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'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

The federal government has vowed to act in a practical way on the findings and recommendations from the disability royal commission.

The Conversation

People with intellectual disability are often diagnosed with cancer when it is already well advanced

Many people with intellectual disability are diagnosed with cancer when it has already spread (metastasized) and the odds of survival are lower.

AAP

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.

The Independent UK

Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don't screen for them

Hundreds of thousands of students nationwide face challenges learning math due to disabilities such as dyscalculia

The Conversation

'They treat you like an it': people with intellectual disability on seeing medical professionals

They don’t treat you like a person. They treat you like an ‘it’.

The National (Scotland)

Fight to end 'postcode lottery' of extra funded childcare for disabled kids

PARENTS of children with a profound disability should be offered the chance to defer their education for a year and receive extra funded childcare,…

AAP

Millions committed for intellectual disability support

The federal government has made a multimillion dollar investment in a national centre to better support Australians living with intellectual disabilities.

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