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‘Who looks after me?’ More than 40% of disability carers have disability themselves – and they need more support

Caring for someone with disability is a complex and demanding task. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show this role is increasingly being undertaken by people who have disability themselves. There were 1.2 million primary carers in Australia in 2022, and of these, 43.8% have disability (up from 32.1%…

The Conversation

John Oliver on JD Vance’s Springfield claims: ‘He’s pretty good at parroting racist lies’

Last Week Tonight host discusses Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants and social security disability benefits issues

The Guardian - US

Cost of Living review – fertile power dynamics diluted by mawkish writing

Melbourne Theatre Company, The SumnerMartyna Majok’s 2018 drama wants to interrogate money, disability and care work – but despite strong performances, the play never ignites its own fuses

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Manager abused and screamed at parking officer for using disability permit

City of Newcastle parking officer permanently impaired after abuse.

Newcastle Herald

Paris's 1924 Silent Games, the first step towards modern deaf sports

Decades before the Paralympic Games were born, the world's first multi-discipline competition for athletes with a disability took place in Paris in the summer of 1924. Reserved for deaf competitors, the International Silent Games were a landmark in sports history and laid the foundations for today's contests.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympics legacy spurs push for inclusive sports in Paris

The Paralympics may have shone a spotlight on disability and sport, but daily life for most disabled people in France remains a challenge, especially in Paris. Novosports, a sports club, is working to make sport accessible for everyone – disabled and non-disabled alike – but there is still a long…

Radio France Internationale

“A Different Man” upends ableism tropes

The director and cast describe why viewers may be made uncomfortable by A24's thriller, starring Sebastian Stan

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Why has there been a sharp rise in health-related benefits claims in Britain but not in similar countries? Expert Q&A

Since 2019, real-terms spending on health-related benefits in Britain has increased by £12 billion and is set to continue growing, according to a new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. However, comparable countries, such as France, Australia and the US, have not experienced similar increases in spending.

The Conversation

“My Disability Has Opened Doors”: Actor Adam Pearson Wants To Normalize Facial Disfigurement

"I think if I'm not educating, I'm being reckless and irresponsible." The post “My Disability Has Opened Doors”: Actor Adam Pearson Wants To Normalize Facial Disfigurement first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Community 'unleash' their abilities at annual Speers Point sports day

75 per cent of people with disability want to be more active.

Newcastle Herald

780,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payment will lose out – figures

Some 83% of those aged 80 or over will also miss out on the benefit this winter, according to Government estimates.

Evening Standard

Best Body Posture Correctors To Help You Walk With Confidence And Ease

Lower back pain affects around 619 million people worldwide and it is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a survey by National Centre for Health Statistics.

Medical Daily

Why Canada needs a national disability strategy

At some point in our lives, many of us will experience disability, whether through illness, injury or the natural process of aging.

The Conversation

Over 120K US Veterans Forced To Repay VA Benefits Of Up To $30K, Otherwise No Disability Checks

The US Department of Veteran Affairs is using a provision in the law to recoup special separation benefits from veterans by pausing their monthly disability checks, which many rely on for a living.

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The US doesn’t dominate the Paralympics as it does the Olympics. Does it matter?

How should the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee define success? Is it strictly in terms of medals?

Evening Standard

Strictly's Chris McCausland explains how being the show's first blind contestant will work

The Liverpool-born comedian admits he is ‘totally out of my comfort zone’ and that taking part in the BBC dance competition ‘could be a disaster’

The Conversation

If we truly want our Paralympic athletes to shine, their coaches need more support

The 2024 Paris Paralympics delivered heightened attention and awareness of a pinnacle sporting event for para athletes.

The Conversation

Why the Paralympics ‘inclusive’ messaging is misleading

As the Paralympic Games come to an end with the closing ceremony, it’s an opportune moment to reflect back on the messaging behind the event. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) promoted the Games as an inclusive event that enhances opportunities for people who experience disability globally.

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Turinsky: Precarious Moves review – unpredictable, uncategorisable and unexpected

The Austrian artist-philosopher muses on disability and choreography, mobility and mobilisation in this quietly thought-provoking show

The Independent UK

Fred Trump, who voted for Hillary Clinton, explains why he wrote about his uncle’s ‘deep, horrible cruelty’

Fred Trump has had a front seat since childhood to the bombastic antics of his Uncle Donald and the ‘cruel’ eccentricities of the wider Trump clan. A disability advocate since the birth of his son 25 years ago, Fred’s now airing family secrets in a new book. He speaks to…

Salon

"People think I don't look disabled"

Gold medalist swimmer Christine Raleigh Crossley has spoken out after naysayers questioned her disability

AAP

Job not over: what's next for NDIS after Bill Shorten

Outgoing NDIS minister Bill Shorten has plenty of work left to reform the scheme's ballooning costs and ensure its long-term future before his February exit.

The Conversation

Bill Shorten’s greatest legacy is the NDIS. It transformed the lives of people like me with disability

Bill Shorten is resigning from politics in February next year. Throughout his 17 years in parliament, no achievement stands out more than his role in the creation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Newcastle Herald

Going for gold in accessible living not on NSW's radar

Para-athlete's plea for government to apply mandatory livable standards to all new NSW housing

AAP

Shorten trades politics for 'ironic' career move

After a 17-year career in Parliament House, Bill Shorten will stick around in the nation's capital as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra.

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