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Supreme Court hears Alabama death penalty case for man with intellectual disability

Joseph Clifton Smith, 55, has been on death row roughly half his life

The Independent UK

Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize

Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’

The Guardian - UK

If parents designed the new ‘Thriving Kids’ program, it’d look like this

Thriving Kids is a planned national program for children aged eight and under with developmental delay or autism who are assessed as having low to moderate support needs.

The Conversation

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A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

The Independent UK

Life after stroke: the hidden struggle for recovery

Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious and complex adult disability; anyone reading this could be the next stroke survivor.

The Conversation

What to know about changes to Disney parks' disability policies

Disney's changes to a program for disabled visitors are facing challenges in federal court and through a shareholder proposal

The Independent UK

Most people with disabling mental health conditions can’t access the NDIS. Here’s a better way to provide support

The pathway to reforming the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is littered with obstacles.

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NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

AAP

I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off?

As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone

The Guardian - AU

7 Marriage Myths That Keep Women Financially Vulnerable

We enter marriage with stars in our eyes. Naturally, we vow to share everything. We believe that love conquers all obstacles. Unfortunately, the bank does not care about your vows. In fact, blind trust is a financial risk. Many traditional beliefs set women up for failure. After all, divorce, death,…

Budget and the Bees

‘Nightmare scenario for disabled people’: NDIS overhaul risks lives, advocates say

Sweeping changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme support plans are generated criticised amid fears they amount to ‘robo-planning’

The Guardian - AU

Disability rights are shaped by the narratives embedded in policies like the Accessible Canada Act and MAID

This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities centres on “fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

The Conversation

Beyond ‘divyangjan’, ‘sabka saath’ rhetoric, India is a country of barriers for the disabled

Jimmy* is 19, studying at a government college in Nagpur, dealing with Charcot–Marie–Tooth (CMT) disease, a degenerative nerve disorder that weakens the limbs. On campus, there’s a buggy service meant for disabled students. But it either arrives late, or not at all.

Newslaundry

Morning Mail: Major NDIS change revealed, Putin ‘ready to fight’ Europe, Naplan data identifies top schools

Human involvement to be dramatically reduced in sweeping overhaul of national disability insurance scheme

The Guardian - AU

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The Conversation

South Africa needs to rethink how it measures intellectual and developmental disabilities – what’s lacking

The effective planning and delivery of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Africa is severely constrained by the lack of reliable data.

The Independent UK

DWP chief paves the way for more benefit cuts as Starmer warned over spending

The OBR projects that Labour has added £11bn on to public spending – largely to pay for welfare reversals

The Guardian - AU

NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul

Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing

The Guardian - AU

‘This is what real inclusion looks like’: eight-year-old learns to love skateboarding despite barriers

Children with severe disabilities rarely get a chance to have fun like other kids, but with support and some creative thinking, Lloyd Pinn is out at the skate park and enjoying taking risks

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Radio France Internationale

Disability groups hail 'revolution' as France fully reimburses wheelchairs

France has introduced full reimbursement for all wheelchairs, ending what disability advocates long described as an “obstacle course” of partial funding and heavy out-of-pocket costs. The reform is expected to benefit more than a million users but has raised concerns about possible delays and bottlenecks.

The Free Financial Advisor

5 Types of Insurance You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Probably Do)

People typically have health insurance and auto insurance, and sometimes they also buy renters’ or homeowners’ insurance. The areas between standard insurance coverage contain hidden gaps that can create financial disasters for budgets. The silent dangers that occur infrequently do not receive media attention, but they strike quickly and show…

The Guardian - UK

How Motability cuts went from a rightwing online campaign to Rachel Reeves’s budget

Car lease scheme for people with mobility problems portrayed as ‘free’ but is funded by benefits and their own contributions

The Guardian - UK

UK immigration status fears prompt carer to cancel benefits she is entitled to

Woman cancels all benefits including disability living allowance for daughter after policy change announcement

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“This Is So Mean”: Wicked Cast Slammed After Viral Selfie Excludes Marissa Bode, Sparking Debate On Disability Inclusion

"They just don't care," a viewer wrote.

International Business Times

William Craig: Reframing Disability as Community Strength Through Advocacy, Creativity, and Inclusion

William's vision for the Abilities Plus Association is relational at its core. He hopes the movement will enable participation and dignity by linking lived experience to service design and by convening philanthropic and community partners.

The Independent UK

Rosie Jones says she carried ‘a lot of guilt’ in her twenties as comedian responds to ableist trolls

Rosie Jones has shared a message to ableists as she reflects on her personal journey of learning to own her disability.

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