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When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access

It’s about time city councils did more to make our cities accessible. I recently tried to buy tickets to two Sydney Fringe Festival events, only to be told by the box office that the venues were not wheelchair-accessible.

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Devolution of disability benefits hits major milestone

THE transfer of benefits to Scotland’s social security system from the UK Government has reached a major milestone.

The National (Scotland)

Texas Man Facing Execution For 1989 Twin Girls Murders

Texas man convicted of 1989 murders faces execution despite claims of intellectual disability. Legal battle ensues.

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'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.

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Who is George Dowell? Worthing Football Club owner set to make his mark with new documentary

Dowell been given an MBE for his services to football and disability awareness

Evening Standard

Emerging technologies offer glimpse into transformed future of disability sport

Paralympics and football must work out how to harness innovations for the greater good of athletes and players

The Guardian - UK

Only 4.3% of stroke patients in England can access life-saving treatment

Mechanical thrombectomy can save a patient from permanent disability or death, but its availability depends on where they live

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Disability-led comedy exacts revenge on special school

Playwright Kath Duncan, who likes to say she escaped from "special school", hopes her play Specials! will add to the debate about segregated education.

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Navigating TPD Payouts from Superannuation Funds: The Role of Insurance Claim Lawyers

Navigating TPD payouts is daunting, especially with superannuation funds. Superannuation members and lawyers must understand the nuances of these claims. They are vital. This post aims to clarify TPD payouts and the role of insurance claim lawyers. ...

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Man admits online grooming after police pose as 14yo 'Rosie'

'Direct causal link' between offender's intellectual disability and crime.

The Canberra Times

Bulldozer might be the best thing for Newcastle's old post office

Letters: 'Let's face it, the inner city needs a lift.'

Newcastle Herald

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

To provide better support for people with disability, new programs are being tested to improve services offered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

AAP

Friday essay: ‘I know my ache is not your pain’ – disabled writers imagine a healthier world

There are many reasons why I shouldn’t be here. If you’d shown my ten-year-old self my life as it is now, he’d have been stunned, mostly because he half-expected an early death. My father, who had Marfan Syndrome, the genetic condition I have, died when he was in his mid-40s,…

The Conversation

How do women with disability and LGBTQIA+ people experience menopause?

After hearing about the experiences of the diverse spectrum of people across Australia, the Senate inquiry into issues relating to menopause and perimenopause has released its final report with 25 recommendations.

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Parents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly

Parents with any kind of disability are much more likely to have some type of interaction with the child welfare system than other parents. This means they are more likely than other parents to be reported for child abuse and neglect and more likely to have abuse or neglect substantiated…

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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 Guardian - US

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 - AU

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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Newcastle Herald

Manager abused and screamed at parking officer for using disability permit

City of Newcastle parking officer permanently impaired after abuse.

Radio France Internationale

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…

Salon

“A Different Man” upends ableism tropes

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

The Conversation

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.

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

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Newcastle Herald

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

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

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