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Arizona Town To Pay $8 Million to Widow of Daniel Shaver, Shot While Crawling Unarmed Toward Police

The cop who killed Shaver was fired. But he will receive a disability pension for the rest of his life because he claims he has post-traumatic stress disorder.

Reason

Christina Applegate could radically change disability representation on screen

After being diagnosed with MS in 2021, the ‘Anchorman’ star returns to screen in a new season of her Netflix comedy. Her physical changes are seamlessly incorporated into the show – and it’s something other programmes should learn from, writes Nicole Vassell

The Independent UK

DWP Christmas bonus to reach banks of Universal Credit, PIP and DLA claimants 'within days'

People who receive certain types of benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) could soon receive a boost within just days.

Edinburgh Live

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Disabled mum claims she can't get a date because she is on benefits

Lynn McDermott insists men are not interested in meeting her with one even calling her a 'parasite' over her benefit claims.

Daily Record

Disability services face financial woes

A survey of disability providers has predicted a grim financial outlook for the coming year with many finding it difficult to offer essential services.

AAP

Polish worker fails in discrimination action against Department of Health over 'expensive' Covid-19 tests

The allegation was rejected by lawyers representing the department

Irish Mirror

DWP Universal Credit Christmas bonus to land in bank accounts within days

Those who claim benefits such as State Pension, Adult Disability Payment and Widow’s Pension will receive a cash boost within days from the DWP - Check if you're eligible.

Glasgow Live

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'This felt radical’: Prosthetics at heart of new Scottish art exhibition

A RADICAL new exhibition is putting disability and prostheses at its centre.

The National (Scotland)

Farmers with a disability tackling the challenge of living and working in rural Australia

People with living remotely with disability not only struggle to find support services, they also struggle with visibility as they are overlooked by potential employers, but farmers say agriculture has a role to play.

ABC News

Universal Credit claimants can expect extra cash within days

The money is on top of the £650 cost of living support, which has been divided into two payments

Liverpool Echo

Disabled care home residents evicted in charity’s dispute with councils

Exclusive: Leonard Cheshire says it can no longer afford to subsidise care services inadequately funded by councils

The Guardian - UK

Disability Awareness Week: Host of events taking place in Derry

It includes visual art and animation, discussions and lunchtime talks, performances, interactive activities, training and showcases

Belfast Live

The NDIS has transformed my life – and the last thing we need is media hysteria about its cost

The national conversation on the NDIS has been dominated by able-bodied commentators declaring the scheme’s cost ‘a blowout’

The Guardian - AU

'I can’t get a date because I’m a single mum on benefits – men stereotype me’

Lynn McDermott is looking for love but claims she gets rejected by potential suitors when they discover she doesn't work and is on benefits, and she said that she's even been branded a "parasite" in the past

Daily Mirror

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Heidi Crowter: Woman with Down’s Syndrome loses legal challenge to abortion law

A woman with Down’s Syndrome has lost her legal challenge over legislation with allows the abortion of babies with the condition up until birth.

Wales Online

Single mum who was in a coma for six months says she can't get a date because she's on benefits

Lynn McDermott says she has been called a 'parasite' by one man she has met on a dating app

ABC News

Minister flags more changes in disability employment overhaul aimed at boosting 'stubbornly low' employment rate

An overhaul of the federal government's controversial Disability Employment Service could see people with disabilities given more power to rank their job providers.

Daily Mirror

Dis Life World Cup Special: 'All balls? Just how well does Qatar treat disabled people?'

Anna Morell of Disability Rights UK questions how accurate Qatar's figures about its disabled population can really be as the country is notorious for "hiding abuse"

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Daily Mirror

Dis Life: 'Energy firms are feeling the heat from Ofgem - because disabled people can't'

A new report shows energy suppliers are not offering enough support to disabled customers with prepayment meters causing particular problems. writes Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK

Bristol Post

DWP: Full list of new payment rates for millions on PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

From Universal credit, Carers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and more, millions could see their benefits upped next year

Daily Mirror

Disability travel expert's top five tips for avoiding a holiday nightmare

Heading on holiday with a disability can be particularly difficult, according to Harry Hastings, Co-CEO and co-founder of Ocean Holidays, which specialises in Florida trips

ABC News

Mount Gambier City Council pauses supported work contracts during internal review

The council says it is "pausing" the appointment of trainees and supported work placements while programs and strategies are revised.

ABC News

Call for national guidelines to support birthing journey for women with disability

Until we adequately identify women with disability, we aren't understanding them and supporting their needs when they're giving birth, an expert says.

The Independent UK

Space diversity: Europe's space agency gets 1st parastronaut

The European Space Agency has made history by selecting an amputee who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident to be among its newest batch of astronauts

ABC News

Victorian man with disability felt silenced and 'like a number' under guardianship laws, royal commission hears

A Victorian man tells the disability royal commission his life stopped when the State Trustees took control of his affairs. He says he was silenced by the process and made to feel like a number.

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