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A Katrina survivor with a disability tells her story

Karen Nix tells her story of surviving hurricanes Katrina and Ida while living with cerebral palsy

The Independent UK

13 ways to boost your income by up to £3,000 before the year ends

Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

Daily Record

DWP gives update on £150 cost of living payment for those with disabilities

Those who have not received the payment have been advised to act

Bristol Post

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People with disabilities left out of climate planning

Over a billion people in the world are living with a disability, according to the World Health Organization

The Independent UK

West Lothian swimmer Laura makes a splash at volunteering awards

Laura was named Young Volunteer of the Year 2022 at the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering (COV) Awards

Daily Record

DWP: Thousands of people missing out on £3,600 yearly payment - plus Christmas bonus

Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers, currently paid at £69.70 a week. You may be eligible if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and earn £132 or less a week after tax

Daily Mirror

Young people on PIP and DLA to receive £214 payment to help with energy bills from next month

Individual's under-19 receiving Adult or Child Disability Payment will also qualify for the winter heating support.

Daily Record

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Tucker Carlson laughs hysterically at ‘fake poet’ Amanda Gorman, mocks Greta Thunberg’s disability

Carlson says Democrats are using ‘disabled’ and ‘incompetent’ people as assets

The Independent UK

Airport reviews disability screening after incident with three-year-old

A father is outraged after his three-year-old was frisked by security staff.

The Canberra Times

Labour councillor discriminated against disabled employee, tribunal finds

GP group ordered to pay £104,000 over discrimination case involving east London councillor

Evening Standard

John Fetterman says stroke he suffered ‘changes everything’ about his life

Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate insists his disability is temporary, while his opponent Mehmet Oz has mocked him for it

The Guardian - US

Paralympic swimmer Maisie Summers-Newton hails her hero as she collects MBE

The Tokyo 2020 gold medallist was joined by fellow Paralympic swimmer Jordan Catchpole and designer Esmeralda Devlin at Buckingham Palace.

The Independent UK

DWP £10 bonus payment for people on State Pension and certain benefits to be paid before Christmas

Millions of people will receive the tax-free payment if they are eligible during the qualifying period in December.

Daily Record

All cost of living, one-off lump sums and winter heating payments worth over £1,850 due before Christmas

A new £50 winter heating payment will also be made in February 2023.

Daily Record

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ABC News

Northern Tasmania's accessible taxi shortage leaves wheelchair users stranded

Minna Blaney is desperate to live a full life, but at present, it's a struggle just to leave the house.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit could be due an extra £627 each month on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

ABC News

NSW's rental stress hitting independent disability share houses as costs soar

This man says his share house, full of "good vibes" has helped transform his life. But it could all be snatched away.

The Conversation

Fiona: People with disabilities need more support in extreme storms

The ability to prepare for and recover from an emergency is a privilege many take for granted. Two days before post-tropical cyclone Fiona reached Atlantic Canada, public officials were clear: people should prepare enough supplies for 72 hours, including food, water and medications for each member of the household as…

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The Independent UK

When will the DWP £150 cost of living payment be paid?

Around 6 million people are eligible

The Independent UK

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

The Guardian - AU

Woman of short stature tells inquiry how men yelling abuse triggered ‘trauma reaction’

Insults caused woman to lose control when walking on roadway, she says, while another witness says public harassment is common

Daily Record

PIP supporting evidence which could improve your chances of making a successful first-time claim to DWP

Supporting documents could help you receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

ABC News

People living with disabilities in far west NSW face 'huge barrier' accessing NDIS

A legal support solicitor says people living with disability in far west NSW are struggling to access health services, accommodation and transport.

Irish Mirror

Thousands of Irish people to receive these six lump sum payments within weeks as cost of living crisis bites

Groups of people on social welfare will be given extra support in November to help with high winter bills

Wales Online

Enjoy magical Northern Lights at 30,000 feet with easyJet's charity Aurora flight

Funds raised go to charity Aerobility, whose mission is to provide people with any disability, with access to flying

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