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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.

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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

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.

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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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…

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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

The Guardian - UK

“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.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves warned against ‘dire’ cuts to Motability in Budget by over 40 disability charities

Exclusive: Reeves told that cuts would ‘betray disabled people and steal our independence’

The Independent UK

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Limits to Motability Cars Imposed After Shocking Rise In PIP Recipients Without Visible Disabilities Applying For Luxury Vehicles

UK Motability reforms remove luxury cars, prioritise British-built models, and ignite debate over disability rights and welfare cuts.

The Guardian - AU

Not-for-profit disability services are closing due to untenably low price caps, NDIS architect warns

Providers report a median operating loss of nearly 4% in the last financial year – with losses totalling about 12% over five years

Benzinga

Trump Officials Retreat On Social Security Disability Rule After Advocates Sound Alarm

The Trump administration has dropped a proposed rule that would have made it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, backing away after weeks of criticism from advocates and lawmakers who warned of large-scale denials.

Axios

Social Security not planning major disability overhaul amid criticism

A reported plan would've reduced the number of people who qualified for disability, panicking advocates.

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The Conversation

ADHD: even one bout of physical activity might help kids better learn in school

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disability diagnosis in children globally. It’s estimated to affect around 8% of children aged 3-12 years, and around 6% of teenagers aged 12-18 years.

The Conversation

How stem cell therapy can regenerate brain tissue after a stroke

Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel travelling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes of disability in adults, and it is estimated that one in six people will suffer…

Euronews

Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

International Business Times UK

Did Tesla Fire an Employee for Requesting Disability Support? Shocking Lawsuit Claims It Did

A former Tesla employee alleges he was fired for requesting ADA accommodations after his hearing aids malfunctioned in extreme factory heat.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s important that we tell our own stories’: how the Wicked movies are helping disability representation on screen

Marissa Bode is the first disabled actor to play Nessarose, a key character in the stage turned film franchise – but has had to respond to online abuse

The Guardian - US

Alice Wong, ‘luminary’ writer and disability rights activist, dies aged 51

Daughter of immigrants advocated for people with disabilities to have full autonomy over their lives

The Independent UK

Disability rights activist Alice Wong dies in hospital aged 51

She has been remembered as a ‘luminary of the disability justice movement’

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