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Voices: Why Starmer will be back for another stab at welfare cuts

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Despite the humiliating U-turn on cuts to disability benefits, the prime minister has not given up on reducing ballooning social security spending. Ministers believe they have now found a way to proceed – and how to quash any rebellion, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK

Argentina’s Javier Milei vetoes bills that would have raised pensions and disability benefits

Self-styled anarcho-capitalist prompts outrage after claiming bills would ‘break government’s fiscal balance’

The Guardian - US

Tennessee set to execute inmate without turning off his implanted defibrillator

Tennessee plans to execute Byron Black without deactivating his defibrillator, raising concerns about potential shocks during the lethal injection

The Independent UK

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8 Insurance Riders That Sound Helpful—But Add No Value

When you buy insurance, you want to protect yourself and your family. Insurance riders promise extra coverage for a small fee. They sound helpful. But not all insurance riders are worth the money. Some add little or no value. Others duplicate coverage you already have. And a few just make…

The Free Financial Advisor

Yes, disabled people have sex. My Fringe show aims to challenge the conversation

A new show at the Edinburgh Fringe is sparking a conversation around relationships and disability

The National (Scotland)

The Defense Challenge to Alina Habba's Appointment is Weak

A defendant has challenged Acting New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's appointment under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, but he has no real case under the statute's plain language.

Reason

‘Shaky’ Audio Series Is a Messy, Real Look at Disabled Life

Texas writer and director Katherine Craft's Audible comedy depicts a musician's tumultuous return to Plano as she adjusts to new limitations.

Texas Observer

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SNP hail review that finds Scottish disability benefit 'more compassionate' than UK's

THE SNP have hailed an independent review that found the Scottish Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is “significantly more compassionate” than…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for disability benefits to be simplified and more accessible following review

A LANDMARK review into the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has urged the Scottish Government to better support disabled people by simplifying and…

The National (Scotland)

It’s not revolutionary, but Primark’s wheelchair-using mannequin is a potent symbol

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people while continuing the push for equality, accessibility and visibility. Despite making up 16% of the global population, disabled people rarely appear in fashion marketing campaigns. For brands, treading the right line between solidarity and accusations of performative allyship is…

The Conversation

With Disabled&, April Lockhart Is Providing a Safe Space for Creatives Within the Disability Community

"For me, finding other disabled creatives has been the key."

Marie Claire

The Social Security Disability Application Process Could Take 8 Months — Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare

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Rogue providers run rife in disability support sector

A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches.

AAP

Project 250 – Supported By The Kate and Justin Rose Foundation – Enjoys Landmark Golf Day For Young People With A Disability

The 2013 US Open champion and his wife Kate have supported Project 250, which recently helped disabled children enjoy their first taste of competitive golf

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MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but they do not understand

Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.

AAP

'House of cards': disability lifeline as dominoes fall

Australia's second-largest disability employer has avoided sudden collapse but more trouble could be on the way for the strained sector.

Cinemablend

I Just Saw Bring Her Back For the First Time, And I Want To Talk About Its Disability Representation

Piper sees more than meets the eye.

The Independent UK

As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars

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Watchdog Raises 'Grave Concerns' Over Abuse Of Disabled Migrant Detainees in California Center

A new report by Disability Rights California (DRC) has raised serious concerns about the treatment of people with disabilities detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County, California.

Benzinga

Stage 4 Cancer Patient Wonders: Can I Turn Down SSDI To Keep My Health Coverage?

When a person becomes eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, it's often seen as a financial lifeline. But in some cases, the benefits can create unexpected challenges — especially when they affect access to other types of assistance. That's exactly what one stage 4 cancer patient in Minnesota is facing.

Latin Times

ICE Releases Deaf Mongolian Asylum Seeker Held Without Interpreter For Months

"How can he meaningfully participate if he doesn't know what's being said and he cannot communicate?" said a judge about the case back on July 9

The Independent UK

In temples and churches, sensory rooms remove barriers for neurodivergent worshipers

From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and handshakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy

The Independent UK

Senior Labour MP tells Starmer planned welfare cuts left her ‘ashamed’

Keir Starmer has faced a grilling from a senior Labour MP, who told him the government’s plans to slash disability benefits had left her feeling “ashamed”.

The National (Scotland)

'I felt ashamed': Senior Labour MP calls out Labour's planned welfare cuts

A SENIOR Labour MP has revealed she “felt ashamed” of the Government’s chaotic attempt to cut disability benefits.

The Conversation

What happens if I go over or under on my NDIS plan? And what do shorter funding periods mean for me?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is undergoing another round of major reforms.

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