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Black cancer patients in England less likely to feel supported in hospital, says charity

Macmillan Cancer Support criticises unacceptable variations in people’s cancer care

The Guardian - UK

“[Am I Overreacting], About To Go Nuclear Over A Text My Kid’s Coach Sent Her?”

Father is furious that a 60-year-old coach had the audacity to send an inappropriate text to his 13-year-old daughter, plans to get him fired! The post “[Am I Overreacting], About To Go Nuclear Over A Text My Kid’s Coach Sent Her?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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GB again set standards at Paris Paralympics – now to fill in the gaps

Athletes such as William Ellard and Bly Twomey made their names in the summer but much needs to be done to boost disabled sport between Games

The Guardian - UK

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Disability staff lose big on Christmas workday: union

Providers are underpaying disability workers by misclassifying them as home care staff while pocketing the difference, their union tells the industrial umpire.

AAP

Brazilian Santa swaps sleigh for Jet Ski to deliver toys — and joy — to disabled children in Rio

Dozens of children with disability gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach on Tuesday to receive presents — and joy — from the white-bearded man, a joint effort by the city’s firefighters and nonprofit associations

The Independent UK

Woman with intellectual disability who Optus allegedly signed up to 24 contracts just one of hundreds in lawsuit

ACCC alleges telco sold hundreds of vulnerable people phones and plans they couldn’t afford, mostly from three stores

The Guardian - AU

Strictly winner Chris McCausland hailed for 'breaking barriers' on TV

Disability charity Scope applauded the comedian’s historic win on the BBC show

Evening Standard

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Morning Mail: ‘extreme version’ of rental crisis, disabled boy’s convictions quashed, mining exports set to plunge

The town with 100 houses for sale but just two for rent; 14-year-old boy with a severe intellectual disability wrongly convicted

The Guardian - AU

‘We want to take the sting out of shame’: Kyla Harris and Lee Getty on narratives, nudity and normalising disabled bodies

The creators of We Might Regret This, an unflinching and taboo-busting sitcom about a tetraplegic woman and her friend/carer, challenges the perceptions of disability. But this is just the start of their story

The Guardian - UK

U2's Larry Mullen Jr diagnosed with learning disability

U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr has revealed he's been diagnosed with learning disability dyscalculia which makes maths very difficult and has affected his ability to stay in time when performing.

BANG Premier

New Budget blow to Rachel Reeves as disability charity says it may be forced to scrap key services

Mencap warns it will be hit by the Labour chancellor’s rise in National Insurance paid by employers

The Independent UK

“This is about proving that disability does not mean inability” – meet the para-athlete skiing to the South Pole without the use of his left foot

Jonny Huntington is aiming to become the first disabled athlete to traverse all 566 miles from the tip of Antarctica to the South Pole

Advnture

Disability rights campaigner thanks Colin Farrell for giving her voice in US

Cara Darmody’s father said she felt like Cinderella for the night at an event in Chicago.

Evening Standard

Meet the ‘sickfluencers’ of TikTok – and don’t be fooled by the outrage obscuring the real scandal

That desperate people have to look online for help accessing disability and sickness benefits is what should truly upset us, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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The Guardian - AU

You don’t have to make my son’s life easier because he has a disability – just don’t make it harder

Why should Ezra, 14, lower his standards and become smaller to accommodate the world around him?

Salon

"Wicked" and the question of Nessarose

Marissa Bode's casting is groundbreaking and deserving of celebration. The role itself, however, comes with caveats

Kiplinger

Are You a Renter? You Could Save on Taxes

With these tax savings at your fingertips, rent may be more affordable

The Conversation

Australians with disability are 4 times more likely to die early – often not due to their disability

When Finlay Browne died at just 16 years old, “Down syndrome” was listed on his death certificate as a cause of death.

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Understanding the Different Types of NDIS Support Coordination

One key resource that makes the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) more manageable is the support coordinator. Support coordination is designed to assist individuals in using their NDIS funding to access necessary supports, services, and community resources.

Evening Standard

Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, said it was ‘absolutely amazing’ to be made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

Fortune

Workers with disabilities are disclosing their status at work but they aren’t asking for accommodation: ‘They automatically assume that they’re not going to get it’

Employees are more open about disclosing their disabilities, but they’re still scared to ask for what they need.

The Independent UK

Disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility, says Timms

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive ‘real improvements’ for disabled people.

AAP

Call for disability minister to have lived experience

Australians with disability are profoundly affected by the NDIS, and the scheme's next minister should understand that, one advocate says.

The Guardian - AU

Some of Australia’s largest disability jobs service providers failing to meet quality standards

First report card on 88 providers in government program finds seven needing improvement and five failing on effectiveness

The Conversation

Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones

If you have ever received financial support from the state because you were unable to work due to pregnancy, disability, sickness or old age, you’ve benefited from what is known as social protection.

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