The Latest Breaking News from Disability

An 'archaic' law has been removing Australians with disability from the electoral roll 'in droves', advocates say

Shea MacDonough, 36, is voting in her first federal election after fighting what disability advocates say is an outdated law.

ABC News · May 13, 2022

DWP launches new service allowing people to make or manage someone else's claim

They will also be able to inform DWP about changes in the claimant’s living situation.

Daily Record · May 13, 2022

Oliver McGowan's legacy lives on after law is passed in his name

"This training will save lives"

Bristol Post · May 13, 2022

People claiming new disability payment may also be eligible for wide range of extra support

An award for Adult Disability Payment could lead to benefit top-ups, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: African Americans at higher risk of stroke

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S. Do you know that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States?

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Designers Carol Taylor and Jessie Sadler bring disability-friendly creations to runway for Australian Fashion Week

For the first time in Australian Fashion Week history, a runway show has been created by and for people with disabilities, and modelled by people with disabilities, with the hopes of making the creations mainstream.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Claim PIP for hearing conditions and you could get up to £627 every month from the DWP

More than 30,800 people across the UK are receiving PIP support for a hearing condition.

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Former trainer Brian Ball sues the Chicago White Sox, alleging unlawful termination

Former Chicago White Sox head athletic trainer Brian Ball on Monday filed a lawsuit in Cook County against the team and general manager Rick Hahn, alleging unlawful termination in October 2020 because of his sexual orientation, age and disability.

Chicago Tribune · May 12, 2022

Archibald prize 2022: the small Sydney studio breaking big ground

Studio A has become a leading centre for artists with intellectual disability – and with four works up for the portrait prize, they’re getting the recognition they deserve

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

Gabriel will be blind by the time he's 40. But his vision for his community is 'crystal clear'

Gabriel will be blind by the time he's 40 — but his vision for his community is "crystal clear".

ABC News · May 11, 2022