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Ask the Expert: Tackling your financial future – what to consider before you get started

A good financial adviser will help you work out your goals for the future as well as acting as a coach to help you stay on track.

The New Daily

'I fought hard to be seen as equal but the Irish Government doesn't think about people like me'

Kayleigh – who was born with cerebral palsy – is a fiercely independent woman

Irish Mirror

Exercise and good nutrition can be hard for people with autism, but expert help can overcome some of the obstacles

People with a disability face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their health and fitness, but experts have weighed in with some tips for staying in shape.

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DWP set to record all disability health assessments from next year in system shake-up

It comes after the recommendation was put forward by the Work and Pensions Committee, along with extending form deadlines and introducing targets for assessment wait times

Chronicle Live

DWP plans to record all disability health assessments on new system from next year

Benefits assessments can be conducted in a number of ways

Nottingham Post

Ipswich defender aiming for League One title to go with award for disability work

George Edmundson has been voted League One’s Player in the Community for his work with Ipswich’s disability team and helping other projects at the Suffolk-based club

Daily Mirror

DWP announces plans to record all disability health assessments on new system from next year

Benefits assessments can be conducted in-person, by video call or over the phone.

Daily Record

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Sinead Burke graces cover of British Vogue as one of five disabled stars

The iconic fashion magazine is focusing its May 2023 issue on disability

The Independent UK

Iowa to vote in 2024 on gubernatorial succession amendment

The Iowa State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the 2024 ballot that would create a system of succession in the case of temporary or permanent disability of the governor. The amendment would provide that if the governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume…

Ballotpedia

‘We can’t make assisted suicide the norm until we give disabled people another option’

James Moore speaks to disability rights activist Jane Campbell about the ways disabled people are dehumanised by the UK’s broken healthcare system – and what she’s doing to change that

The Independent UK

DWP: New rules on £150 energy discount issued to PIP claimants as 290,000 miss out

The government has said that people on disability benefits aren't in enough 'fuel poverty' with their energy bills

Bristol Post

Pennsylvania launches program to teach students disability inclusion

PITTSBURGH — School districts across the state, including those in Western Pennsylvania, could soon implement new curriculum focusing on political and historical contributions made by people with disabilities.

Tribune News Service

DWP PIP and DLA claimants issued £150 energy discount warning as thousands miss out

People on disability benefits aren't in enough 'fuel poverty' with their energy bills, the Government said

Nottingham Post

All Abilities Mackay child disability support centre unsure of reopening date after break-in

A centre which offers play and interaction for people of all abilities has been forced to close after being completely trashed. Its boss is unsure when it will reopen.

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National Disability Insurance Agency suspends automated payments to business of advocate Kelvin Steinhardt

The National Disability Insurance Agency says it is suspending automated payments to a business associated with an advocate alleged by former clients and service providers to have submitted invoices for services that were never delivered.

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Colorado Voters Will Decide: Should 100% Disabled Vets Pay Lower Property Taxes?

An amendment change divides voters as some seek to reward military sacrifice and others oppose granting special privileges.

The Guardian - UK

The trials and triumphs of Sophie Morgan: ‘At 18 I had my hot girl summer. That August I was paralysed’

After a car crash, Morgan knew she was exactly the same person – she just couldn’t walk. But she had to convince everyone else. She explains how she became a forthright campaigner and a successful TV presenter

Daily Record

DWP payments supporting people on disability benefits including PIP alleged target of £800,000 fraud

DWP will ensure any vulnerable claimants who had their benefits hijacked will have entitlement restored.

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Nottingham Post

DWP: State Pensioners with certain eyesight conditions could be due up to £407 a month

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Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with health conditions could be due up to £172 extra every week

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for extra support through PIP or ADP.

The Conversation

The NDIS is set for a reboot but we also need to reform disability services outside the scheme

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten yesterday announced a “reboot” of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme and six major areas of reform. Getting the NDIS back on track, Shorten said, will require reform across all disability services.

ABC News

How do you hire people with disability? Here's how a workplace can become more inclusive

A busy restaurant in Sydney has made its workplace more inclusive, finding it's been beneficial for both the business and its employees. Here's how they did it.

AAP

Indigenous face double NDIS disadvantage, network says

Reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme must include a focus on helping Indigenous Australians, an advocacy group says.

Ballotpedia

Colorado voters will decide in 2024 on expanding property tax exemption for veterans with disabilities

Colorado voters will decide on a constitutional amendment in 2024 that would expand the homestead property tax exemption for veterans with service-related disabilities.

Daily Record

People in Scotland with any of these health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Over 540 health conditions are being supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

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