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Australian PM sparks backlash for mocking opponent as ‘having Tourette’s’

Anthony Albanese later apologised for his ‘insensitive’ remark

The Independent UK

Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment

The prime minister has made an unreserved apology after making an "unkind and hurtful" jibe in parliament at the expense of people with Tourette's syndrome

AAP

Controversial ex-Boris Johnson adviser up for Scottish charity job

A FORMER adviser to Suella Braverman and Boris Johnson is being considered for a position at a Scottish disability charity, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

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24 state teams to compete in fourth National Physical Disability Cricket T20 Championship

JAIPUR: The fourth National Physical Disability T20 Cricket Championship 2024 will be held in Udaipur from October 15 to 25.

The Times of India

To boldly go: John McFall hopes to be the first astronaut with a disability

European Space Agency testing Paralympian sprinter to see how conditions in space would affect his prosthesis

The Guardian - UK

Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, say experts

The Guardian - UK

‘My disability is the least interesting thing about me’: Actor Adam Pearson on fame, film and his sibling rivalry

Actor Adam Pearson feels disfigurement onscreen is often presented as a problem. He sees it very differently. He talks about karaoke in Croydon, rivalry with his twin, Oscar ambitions – and why his mum refuses to believe he’s famous

The Guardian - UK

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‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs

He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey

The Guardian - UK

Job advisers may be posted in NHS hospitals to get long-term sick back to work

Disability charity says Labour plan must not become punitive or exacerbate ‘culture of mistrust and fear’

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

Top News

'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.

AAP

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

AAP

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Newcastle Herald

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

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

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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…

The Conversation

‘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%…

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