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The Wisconsin Supreme Court says ballot drop boxes aren't allowed in the state

The decision lays out ground rules for absentee voting a month ahead of Wisconsin's statewide primary elections.

WEKU

'Yes, disabled people enjoy sex -too but the subject still makes some nervous'

Writer Penny Pepper speaks candidly about sex as a disabled person - beginning when she asked a childhood pal about her experiences during a hospital visit when she was 14

Daily Mirror

Over 60,000 DWP Attendance Allowance claimants could be due money back

According to new research about the Department for Work and Pensions, approximately £230 million of the Attendance Allowance benefit has been underpaid to claimants

Glasgow Live

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DWP could owe money to thousands due to underpayment of benefit

An estimated £230 million was not paid out

Nottingham Post

UEFA treating disabled fans as 'afterthought' in Champions League final review

Disability access charity Level Playing Field said fans are "sick and tired" of being "under prioritised"

Liverpool Echo

Eight commonly held beliefs about disabled people debunked as mere myths

These (mis)understandings contribute massively to the ableism and poor treatment of disabled folk, which often results in individuals being treated as though they are nothing more than their disability

Daily Mirror

More than 60,475 older people claiming Attendance Allowance could be due money back from DWP

Thousands of pensioners across the UK have been underpaid by an estimated £230 million.

Daily Record

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Magic Weekend loaded with possibility for playoffs and relegation

The 15th Magic Weekend will throw the spotlight on learning disability teams and green initiatives while St Helens continue their push for the title

The Guardian - UK

‘This was indignity’: passenger with disability left without wheelchair at Sydney airport

‘We were left completely alone, I couldn’t find anyone at all,’ says wife of man living with severe spinal cord damage

The Guardian - AU

Disabled Coronation Street star reveals prejudice from taxi drivers, doctors and public

Cherylee Houston, 47 - who plays Izzy Armstrong in Coronation Street - writes candidly about her experiences of disability as part of the Mirror's Disabled Britain: Doing It For Ourselves series

Daily Mirror

How people on legacy benefits can keep same level of entitlement when they migrate to Universal Credit

An estimated 900,000 legacy benefit claimants will receive less money through the managed migration process.

Daily Record

UEFA criticised for ‘disregarding’ views of disabled fans in Paris final review

Level Playing Field believes disabled supporters’ views are not represented on the Champions League final review panel.

The National (Scotland)

Consider job applicants with disabilities

Employers are being urged to be more open to job applicants with a disability to help address staffing shortages in Australia.

AAP

'Disabled people portrayed as villains too often - but we exist beyond our conditions'

Daily Mirror

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Nottingham Post

How to get support in Nottingham to tackle the rising cost of living

There is help available - here's a round up of what's out there

Chronicle Live

DWP warned about PIP payment delay impact with claimants waiting months for cash

The Government urged to 'get a grip' on the backlog of PIP payments by Citizens Advice as people increasingly struggle during the cost of living crisis

Daily Record

DWP shares why legacy benefit claimants cannot switch back once they start Universal Credit claim

An estimated 900,000 legacy benefit claimants will receive less money through the managed migration process.

Wales Online

People in receipt of benefit warned they could have to repay hundreds of pounds if they miss key deadline

A warning has been issued ahead of the important deadline this month

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Daily Record

Cash boost of up to £326 each year for young people caring for someone claiming disability benefit

The payment is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Daily Record

People claiming new PIP-style payment may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for Adult Disability Payment could lead to travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Liverpool Echo

PIP claimants warned over '£300m payment delays'

Some people are waiting five months for a decision on disability benefits

Daily Record

Quickly check if you qualify for Cost of Living Payments worth up to £1,100 this year

At-a-glance guide to DWP one-off payments due to start landing in bank accounts from next week.

Wales Online

Disabled benefits claimants ‘waiting months for £300m in delayed PIP payments’

Working-age claimants are waiting five months for a decision

The Guardian - UK

Five-month disability benefits delay causing hardship, says Citizens Advice

UK charity says 150 people an hour contacting it over backlog in processing personal independence payment claims

The Independent UK

Disabled benefits claimants ‘waiting months for £300m in delayed payments’

Disability benefit claims have risen steadily over the past three decades, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.

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