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Nigerians with disabilities seek inclusion in electoral process

People with disabilities in Africa’s largest democracy say they want to exercise their right to vote or be voted for.

Al Jazeera

Mum left in tears at concert after medic called her a 'liar' due to 'hidden disability'

O2 Academy is investigating the incident

Wales Online

Six members of Special Olympics team mysteriously vanish after leaving bags at hotel

All the missing Haiti delegates handed their room keys in at reception before disappearing, abandoning their personal belongings and bags. One of the six is believed to have an intellectual disability

Daily Mirror

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National Disability Insurance Agency boss resigns amid speculation over his future

Advocates call for NDIA to be led by person with disability after Martin Hoffman steps down as chief executive

The Guardian - AU

Disabled people feel left out of post-pandemic sporting recovery, report says

The latest Annual Disability and Activity Survey highlights the necessity of urgent attention to tackle growing inequality

The Independent UK

Activity levels among disabled people have failed to return to pre-Covid levels

Disability and Activity Survey finds 42% have essentially been ‘inactive’ over the past year

The Guardian - UK

Full list of disability benefits that qualify you for £150 payment - including PIP

The £150 payments were confirmed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of his £15billion cost of living package and will be awarded to households who claim certain disability benefits

Daily Mirror

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Govt. advisory board on disability not re-constituted since Nov. 2020

Officials say it is scheduled to meet on June 24 to decide on future of Accessible India Campaign

The Hindu

DWP could pay older people living with any of these health conditions up to £369 each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

People claiming PIP for autism could be part of new group who will not need frequent reassessments

Disability benefit claimants with lifelong conditions may not need to go through face-to-face assessments.

Daily Record

Mum 'singled out by horrible on-site medic' for hidden disability at Leeds O2 Academy

Charlotte Leveridge has vowed to never return after she was allegedly called a 'liar' and her daughter was told to 'shut up'

Leeds Live

Disability charity urges airlines not to forget disabled passengers amid staffing crisis

Airports including Gatwick have seen dozens of flights cancelled in the last fortnight due to staff shortages.

The Independent UK

Boost your income before October energy price hike by checking eligibility for benefits, discounts or reductions

Make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out on additional support.

Daily Record

Disability NI announces new 'Disability Positive' scheme for employers

The scheme celebrates employers who recruit and support disabled employees

Belfast Live

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Daily Record

People approaching State Pension age in Scotland can still apply for new disability benefit

Adult Disability Payment will open in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20.

The Hindu

Ensure unique disability ID card to all eligible persons, Stalin tells officials

Steps should be taken to provide them jobs in private sector, says CM

The Conversation

When is a condition 'chronic' and when is it a 'disability'? The definition can determine the support you get

“Chronic conditions” and “disability” are not just words. They can determine the funding and supports we can access, how we’re treated and how we feel about ourselves.

ABC News

Australia's 'dual-track' education system is failing young students with disability, advocates say

Having access to quality education is regarded as a fundamental human right. But advocates say many young people with disability are missing out because they're being segregated from mainstream schooling.

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Glasgow Live

New disability benefit eligibility 'tests' to know about before starting a claim

Adult Disability Payments have replaced PIP in some areas in Scotland as part of a pilot scheme. From June 20, new claimants Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire will be able to apply

The Times of India

Injuries too can hit income, says Karnataka high court

BENGALURU: Awarding more than ₹6.1 lakh compensation to petitioner Abdul from Hubballi, the Dharwad bench of the Karnataka HC said that in accident cases, linking the 'loss of future prospects' only to disability arising from amputation defies logic. "Loss of income can be due to injuries too."

The Hindu

Physical disability sans amputation is also a factor for computing compensation for ‘loss of future prospects’ in accident cases: HC

‘Judges sometimes make law if the statutes made by the Parliament fall short of meeting the requirements of the time’

Nottingham Post

Extra cash for PIP users who may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to extra cash, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions

ABC News

Push to bring inclusive football to eastern Victoria for people with disability

For people who live in eastern Victoria, like David, it's not easy to access a footy club with other members who have an intellectual disability, so he's driving a push for a side closer to home.

ABC News

If the body mass index stops measuring health and starts causing shame, change the game

Julie Dickson has struggled with over-exercising and under-eating for most of her life. It started with a body mass index measurement that came up as overweight. As a person of short stature, this is what it's like being held to a standard that doesn't fit.

The Guardian - UK

Increasing moderate activity could cut stroke risk by 40%, research suggests

New analysis adds further evidence to the link between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of disease and disability

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