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'She is cared for and feels that she belongs': what parents think of special schools

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.

The Conversation

Kiwis treated under compulsory care laws hits record high

There are renewed calls to limit the use of compulsory treatment for mental health patients, with advocates saying clinicians don't need to wait for a re-written Mental Health Act to get started.

Newsroom.co.nz

US retirees will get 3.2% social-security boost next year, smallest gain since 2021

WASHINGTON: Monthly checks for the more than 71 million people receiving retirement or disability benefits in the US will get a 3.2% increase next year, the smallest gain since 2021, reflecting a significant cooling in the rate of inflation.

The Times of India

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River Forest girl honored at White House for advocacy in disability rights

Anja Herrman, 17, was among 15 teen girls from across the country honored for various issues to celebrate Wednesday’s designation by President Joe Biden as International Day of the Girl.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kirkmoore review – disability is way funnier than this comedy can handle

This sitcom about three disabled young people at a residential college is spot on with its depiction of disabled dating and friendships. Unfortunately, it forgets one thing – making people laugh

The Guardian - UK

Disability rights activist becomes MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

Michaela Hollywood said the honour was the ‘combination of a large team effort’.

The Independent UK

3 things the disability royal commission missed: health, transport, day programs

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Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearing

The Senate’s main “school choice” bill would prioritize vouchers for children with disabilities, among other underprivileged groups. But advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law.

The Texas Tribune

'Forza Motorsport' (2023) Is a Historic First for the Entire Racing Game Genre

Inverse score: 10/10

Inverse

How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace

Disability is a common part of the human experience: the United Nations estimates that 16 per cent of the world’s population is disabled, and a 2019 study from the United States found that over half of American adults aged 18 to 34 have at least one chronic illness.

The Conversation

‘We’re not a statistic’: HSC exams are hard – but for students with disabilities it can be even more challenging

Caitlin Blanch, a year 12 pupil who lives with osteogenesis imperfecta, says the way disability provisions are assessed can be ‘almost degrading’

The Guardian - AU

The royal commission was split on phasing out special schools. Here is what it means for the Hunter

'When you phase out special schools, you eliminate choice and control.'

Newcastle Herald

New rules on disability pension meant to protect ‘genuine interests’ of armed forces and prevent ‘misuse’: CDS

CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan stresses new Entitlement Rules (ER) protect genuine interests of armed forces personnel, prevent exploitation & misuse. No change in emoluments for war widows, family pensioners or veterans. Revised ER help retain operational efficiency & motivation in all ranks. No retrospective application; 5% disability element for lifestyle…

The Hindu

The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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The Conversation

We don't need a hydrotherapy pool in every school, but we do need quality public education for all kids

Newcastle Herald

What happened what footy-obsessed Aruma employees met an ex Knight

Autographs were in order all round.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Jordon Steele-John on the disability royal commission and Bill Shorten's NDIS reforms

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For people with communication disability, complaining about their treatment isn't so simple

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Namma Yatri app launches disability friendly services

The auto-hailing app Namma Yatri on Thursday launched the ‘Purple Rides’ initiative to make mobility disability friendly by enabling drivers to understand and customise their assistance for users with visual, hearing, or physical impairments.

The Independent UK

Transgender hate crime rise ‘could be partly down to political discussion’

Religious hate crimes were up by 9% to 9,387 offences, while transgender hate crimes increased by 11%, to 4,732 offences.

The Independent UK

Tetchy Rishi Sunak defends smoking ban and HS2 U-turn

The prime minister said smoking is ‘unequivocally the single biggest preventable cause of death, disability and illness in our society’

AAP

Tearful apology over bashing death of teenager

Stacey Pale has apologised to the family of Jason Galleghan, as a court also heard her intellectual disability inhibits her telling right from wrong.

The Independent UK

Activists fear a case before the Supreme Court could destroy the Americans with Disabilities Act

The conservative majority of the Supreme Court has some disability rights activists worried that the 33-year-old law could be significantly weakened

Zenger

81% Of Gamers With Disabilities Struggle With Inaccessible Game Features, Samsung Study Finds

Study reveals video game makers failing to cater to gamers with disabilities, hindering accessibility and inclusivity

The Independent UK

American 'Armless Archer' changing minds about disability and targets golden ending at Paris Games

Armless archer Matt Stutzman is reshaping thinking about people with disabilities one arrow at a time

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