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Rachel Reeves plots £1bn cut to Motability scheme which lets disability claimants access cars

The scheme provides cars and tax breaks to more than 800,000 users

The Independent UK

The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Is a Good Idea, But is Based on a Lie

Though it sounds like the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act has good intentions, the way it's drafted, and who drafted it, will only serve developers, extractive industries, and those who'd do away with public lands.

RideApart

Beloved ‘Hamilton’ wardrobe stylist fired from show after beating stage 3 cancer, lawsuit says

Exclusive: Kimberly Mark, a theatrical dresser brought to ‘Hamilton’ a decade ago by actor Leslie Odom Jr., says she was unlawfully terminated by producers of the Tony-, Grammy-, and Pulitzer Prize-winning production

The Independent UK

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April Lockhart Used Fashion to Hide Her Limb Difference. Now It’s Her Superpower.

The fashion content creator and disability advocate chats with editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike on "Nice Talk".

Marie Claire

The Social Security Disability Mistake That Leads to an Automatic Denial

Applying for Social Security Disability can be overwhelming. You’re already dealing with health challenges, and now you’re facing a mountain of paperwork and strict requirements. The process is well known for being tough, with many applicants turned down on their first try. But did you know that a single mistake…

The Free Financial Advisor

Here’s How Many People Receive Social Security in Every State

A study breaks down how many people receive Social Security retirement, disability or survivor benefits.

GOBankingRates

Government needs to show plan for mental health community care, says Labour MP

Jen Craft says she fears people with learning disabilities or autism could be in limbo as they wait for community support to be provided.

Evening Standard

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How Social Security Disability Benefits Might Help Adult Children With Disabilities

Many parents of adult children with disabilities don’t realize they may qualify for lifetime financial support under Social Security. These benefits, known as Disabled Adult...

Saving Advice

In Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, what makes us monstrous is refusing to care

In Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the true horror lies in scientist Victor Frankenstein’s hubris and refusal to care for The Creature he creates.

The Conversation

Helping families of disabled kids 'find their village'

An Australian-first program could link families of young children facing profound disability with appropriate respite care and help them "find their village".

AAP

Kieron relies on NDIS after surviving a catastrophic diving accident – but new rules could put his life at risk

Brisbane man is one of hundreds reporting devastating cuts to NDIS plans after rule changes last year

The Guardian - AU

Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work

There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.

Evening Standard

I research Tourette’s – I Swear is an unflinching yet empathetic portrait of life with this condition

I Swear is a biographical drama based on Scottish campaigner John Davidson’s experience of Tourette’s syndrome.

The Conversation

Hair loss, jock itch and toenail fungus: The millions taxpayers spend in VA ‘disability’ benefits each year

Agency has seen explosion in disability claims for the treatment of ailments with seemingly few ties to combat

The Independent UK

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Trump budget director pushing Social Security overhaul to cut disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans: report

Critics fear proposed changes from White House budget chief Russell Vought mark biggest-ever cuts to disability insurance

Benzinga

Former Combat Veteran Building F-16s At Lockheed Martin Now Earns $8,466 a Month—But the Price He Paid Is Something No Paycheck Can Fix

A skilled defense worker’s financial snapshot reveals both the lucrative reality of America’s military-industrial complex and the lasting toll of service that no amount of compensation can truly repair.

The National (Scotland)

Labour blasted over disability payment 'cuts by stealth'

LABOUR have been blasted for imposing “cuts by stealth” on a benefit to help disabled people get back into work.

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Is it Hard to Get Approved for Short-Term Disability?

Short-term disability benefits exist to support employees during difficult times. It offers financial relief to those whose health challenges prevent them from working.

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Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Is 'Plotting' To Reduce Social Security Benefits For Older Americans: 'We Must Call It Out And Stop These Cuts'

On Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to X to accuse Donald Trump of planning to reduce Social Security benefits for older Americans.

The Guardian - AU

‘Stranded’ aged care or disability patients occupy up to one in 10 hospital beds in Australia, report finds

State and territory treasurers who commissioned the report say it shows need for federal government to pay bigger share of public hospital funding

AAP

Drivers, tradies and care workers chase Aust Cup glory

Mohamed Aidara is an Uber driver, Bul Juach is a disability support worker. Both will be crucial to Heidelberg United's hopes of what would be a famous win.

The Conversation

How people are assessed for the NDIS is changing. Here’s what you need to know

The government has announced a new tool to assess the needs of people with disability for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Benzinga

'I've Been Struggling With Working The Last 2 Years': How To Ask Your Doctor About SSI/SSDI When Mental Health Is Affecting Work

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, but also whether they need to bring it up with their doctor.

The Guardian - AU

Calls for change after Qantas refuses to fly British woman with mobility scooter due to its battery

As airlines toughen rules on lithium batteries due to fire danger, disability advocates want clearer accessibility standards

Benzinga

'What Happens If He Passes?' Wife Of SSDI Recipient With Two Children Worries About Family's Future

When a family depends on Social Security Disability Insurance, uncertainty about the future can be stressful. One recent post in the r/SocialSecurity forum highlights this concern: a wife whose husband has been on SSDI for eight years, along with dependent benefits for their two children, wonders what support would remain…

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