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Why the Commonwealth Games are such an important platform for para sport

The Commonwealth Games, being staged this year in Glasgow, hold para events in the same place and at the same time as the general competition. Not only does this give equal opportunity to all athletes, but it also brings disability sport into the mainstream conversation.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Quote of the Day by Helen Keller: “The most pathetic person in the world is...” The disability rights advocate's timeless message on finding purpose, dreaming bigger and living with true vision

Quote of the Day: Helen Keller's quote "The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision" highlights the importance of vision beyond physical sight. The quote suggests that true vision involves setting goals and living with intention and the powerful message remains relevant in…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Deloitte's Medicaid Systems Are Wrongly Denying Disabled Americans Benefits in at Least 25 States, KFF Investigation Finds

A KFF Health News investigation found Deloitte's Medicaid eligibility software is wrongly denying disabled Americans benefits in at least 25 states. New laws may worsen the problem.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

Missing disabled daughter may be victim of romance scam

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A 26-year-old woman with an intellectual disability is missing from Baan Thep Nimit in Khon Buri district, tambon Tabaek Ban, and her family believes she was lured away and is appealing for public help to find her.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

House Pulls Veterans Bill After GOP Revolt Over Disability Benefits

The U.S. House on Thursday rejected a motion to recommit the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (H.R. 9237) by a 210-211 vote (Roll Call 249), narrowly defeating a Democratic effort to send the legislation back to committee for changes.

Benzinga · Jul 17

Bride Worried A Wheelchair Will Ruin Photo Aesthetics, Shows Her True Face To The Groom

She wants one of the groomsmen to be excluded from the wedding photos. Her reason? His 'clunky' wheelchair will ruin the symmetry of the the pics. It was at this point the groom realized he might not actually truly know the woman he's marrying.

Bored Panda · Jul 17

How to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples benefit from newborn DNA screening

In Australia, every newborn baby is offered a screening test for 34 serious but treatable conditions (or groups of conditions), such as cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy. The test uses a small blood sample taken from the baby’s heel. Finding these conditions early can save lives and prevent disability.

The Conversation · Jul 17

‘When I go out, people throw jabs at us’: the Nigerian families fighting for their disabled children

Stigma and superstition surround those with disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy. But there is a growing move to raise awareness and increase inclusivity

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Chronic Lower Back Pain Is a Core Strength Problem Your Posture Has Already Confirmed

Why Your Back Is Doing a Job It Was Never Meant to DoThe lumbar spine is a load-bearing structure, not a load-moving one. When the deep core muscles, specifically the transversus abdominis and multifidus, fail to activate correctly, the spine stops being a supported column and starts being a crane…

Times Life · Jul 16

What if disabled astronauts are just better suited to space?

The UK Space Agency and space startup Vast just signed an agreement to send Paralympic sprinter and below-knee amputee John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. Most coverage framed it as a victory for inclusion. As a space health researcher, I think something far more interesting happened.

The Conversation · Jul 15