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Netball's Marie Little Shield returns, giving people with intellectual disability chance to play for state or territory

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on sporting opportunities, especially for people with a disability, so the return of Netball's Marie Little Shield competition is a welcome boost for players with an intellectual disability.

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Uneven path to a decent home: Australians with a disability face battle for accessible housing

Tristan waited years for essential alterations to his community housing property, only to be told they were too expensive. His story is not unique

The Guardian - AU

Lifeline emerges for those affected by closure of Activ, WA's largest disability services provider

Plans are unveiled to find jobs for more than 750 supported employees after Activ Foundation, WA's largest disability services provider, announced plans to close its worksites, but long-term concerns remain.

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Aged care system accused of failing older Australians with disability, as those over 65 years remain locked out of NDIS

Australians aged over 65 years who live with disability are unable to apply for the NDIS. Advocates say that amounts to discrimination and the aged care system cannot support them adequately either.

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‘Second-class citizen’: man lifted on to plane as Darwin airport had no ramp for wheelchair users

Being carried across the gap between the air bridge and the plane risked his, his wife’s and airline staffs’ safety, says passenger

The Guardian - AU

People making new claim for PIP may not need to attend an assessment

There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process.

Daily Record

Paralympic hero Kadeena Cox admits people have accused her of "faking" disability

Kadeena Cox says she feels like she is "fighting a losing battle" after opening up about people accusing her of "faking" her disability"

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Disabled student stuck living in Glasgow hotel due to lack of suitable flats

Aishwarya and mum Usha are desperate to find somewhere to rent in Glasgow but believe they are being knocked back from potential properties due to her disability.

Glasgow Live

NHS trust 'inadequate': Families tell CQC how restraints 'injured our loved ones' at Lanchester Road Hospital

A shocking report reveals safety fears at a North East mental health and learning disability NHS trust

Chronicle Live

New health care guide for families with special needs hailed as a one-stop shop for health management

Struggles accessing support for her own son lead a West Australian researcher to come up with a new document to act as a "one-stop shop" for families of people with special needs.

ABC News

Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but not recording the actions as suspension

The Independent UK

People of State Pension age to get £300 on top of Winter Fuel Payment from next month

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.

Daily Record

Disability group says sorry after cyber hack

The affected individual said they had also been caught in the Optus hack and had done everything possible to protect their information by various methods including changing passwords. They had gone to Service NSW at Wallsend for new driver's licence number after the Lifestyle Solutions hack but were told it…

Newcastle Herald

Put lived experience at NDIS heart: Alcott

Dylan Alcott has handed a report into NDIS participation to the government, saying he's excited people with disabilities will be at the forefront of the scheme.

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Newcastle Herald

Disability provider acknowledges data hack four months after it happened

Lifestyle Solutions accused of delay in acknowledging cyber breach

Wales Online

What to do if you haven't received the £150 cost of living payment

You might still be entitled to the payment if you haven't had it yet

Belfast Live

Cost of Living: Payments available in Northern Ireland

The payments available and if you are eligible

Manchester Evening News

DWP update on £150 disability cost of living payment for people still waiting

People who are missing the payment can now report it online

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Daily Mirror

All cost of living help still to come including £324 payment - and when you'll get it

The Government has already paid out billions of pounds to help with the rising cost of living, but there is more cash coming later this year and into 2023 as well

Chronicle Live

DWP: If your £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is missing you can report it

Almost six million have received the £150 payment for disabled people due by the end of September, but the DWP said some may be paid later in October

Daily Record

New £150 disability cost of living payment update for people still waiting on money from the DWP

Eligible claimants can now report a missing payment to DWP.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Aisha Sultan: Turning back the clock on voters with disabilities

ST. LOUIS — When Barbara Sheinbein, 64, went to vote in the April election her friend drove her to the polls. Her friend went inside the polling location in St. Louis County and told a worker that Sheinbein wanted to use an accessible voting machine because she is blind. She…

Newcastle Herald

Bush tucker garden feels just like home

The garden bed and message pole are made from recycled plastic.

ABC News

ACT government, National Disability Insurance Agency to streamline NDIS approvals to free up hospital beds

Janet spent a year in hospital waiting for changes to her NDIS plan to be approved and supported accommodation to be found. The ACT government wants to streamline the process so others can discharge faster.

The Guardian - AU

Terrifying flood ordeal turns into frustrating NDIS battle for NSW woman

Asphyxia says protracted process left her without her wheelchair for months after it was damaged in floods

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