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Inclusion should be a matter of policy

Because people with disabilities should not be dependent on the kindness of others even for basic needs

The Hindu

Avatar: The Last Airbender: 5 Times The Beloved Animated Series Brought Disability Representation To TV

Here are five times Avatar: The Last Airbender brought disability representation to television.

Cinemablend

Good Omens Star And Disability Activist Liz Carr Praises How Season 2 Addressed Accessibility In A 'Brilliantly Imaginative' Way

Good Omens Season 2 finally arrived to introduce the angel Saraqael, and actress Liz Carr opened up about how the show addressed accessibility in Disability Pride Month.

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South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

The Conversation

Flexible work critics are using the same arguments that were used against disabled ramps and closed captioning. Equity of access should never be optional

'For us, and for many workers, hybrid work is not a convenience–it’s a necessary and reasonable accommodation,' says autistic Ph.D. student Hari Srinivasan.

Fortune

Senator John Fetterman gives emotional speech about disability rights after recovering from stroke

First term Pennsylvanian is just the latest senator to have a disability and commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Independent UK

Daredevil, Professor X And 9 Other Powerful Superheroes With Disabilities From Marvel And DC

In honor of Disability Pride Month, we highlight some of Marvel and DC's best superheroes with physical disabilities.

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Disability on screen "still not enough"

Experts discuss the ongoing need for more thoughtful representations of disabilty in front of and behind the camera

Salon

Rail ticket office closure consultation extended after outcry from passengers

Passenger groups said the Department for Transport was ‘spooked’ by the threat of legal action from disability campaigners and mayors including Andy Burnham

Evening Standard

‘My life is beautiful’: Felix Klieser, who plays the horn with his toes, on making his Proms debut

The German musician refused to let being born without arms stop him from becoming a horn virtuoso. As he prepares for the Royal Albert Hall concerts, he explains why the real disability is imagining that there are limits

The Guardian - UK

Disability advocates urge Queensland to resist builders’ bid to delay accessible housing rules

Requiring new homes to have step-free access and corridors wide enough for a wheelchair will save money in long run, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Armless pilot gives students a look at first foot-controlled plane: ‘Disability does not mean inability’

‘The Impossible Airplane’ would be flown using a foot-operated control panel installed on the floor.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Unique Boutique review – a makeover show so fabulous it will leave you glowing

For too long, disabled people’s struggles and achievements have been used to make nondisabled audiences feel better. We need more joyous shows about disability like this one, please

The Guardian - UK

Working from home has worked for people with disability. The back-to-the-office push could wind back gains

A push is underway to get employees back into the office. The Commonwealth Bank kick-started this conversation recently, with reports the organisation is requiring staff to work at least half the week on-site.

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Newcastle Herald

Charity under investigation for NDIS fraud: service denies allegations

Fraud team is responding to complaints about Kurri Kurri Community Services

The Canberra Times

Woden getting an accessible changing place but 'more needs to be done'

Federal Labor has plans to partially fund a specialised toilet facility in Woden.

The Hindu

Concession for people with 40% disabilities in private buses too

Transport Dept. issues order allowing 40% disability concession on private buses in Kerala. Minister Antony Raju inaugurated awareness class on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act for officers. Order issued after provisions of Act brought to attention of authorities.

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Study Shows Academic Enrichment Program Boosts IQ In Adults With Intellectual Disability

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University find that postsecondary education leads to significant improvements in cognitive abilities.

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Chicago’s first DisFest to celebrate performers with disabilities

“Disability is not the end of life; it’s the beginning of a new version of your life,” said Ladonna Freidheim, who is organizing the festival on Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney renter receives no-grounds eviction notice after requesting shower rail under NDIS plan

Real estate agency says it ‘strongly rejects’ any suggestion the notice was related to the request

The Independent UK

Treatment at first signs of MS ‘could mean lower risk of disability later’

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis may include fatigue, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness or problems with balance.

Newsroom.co.nz

English urges disability providers to get a move on

Keynote speaker Bill English told providers of disability services at their annual conference that government wasn't coming to their rescue and to get on with the job, reports Emma Hatton

Kiplinger

Tax Breaks for Parents of Children With Disabilities

While there are no specific tax credits for parents of children with disabilities, caregivers might benefit from these other tax breaks.

The Conversation

More children than ever are struggling with developmental concerns. We need to help families connect and thrive

Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has sought to understand ways to relieve the cost pressures on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Independent UK

Anorexic woman, 47, who wants to die may soon be able to under Canadian law

Canada expanded requirements for medically assisted death to allow incurable conditions of mental illness

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