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How Bruce the half-beak kea weaponised his disability to become the alpha bird

Bruce the kea is missing his entire upper beak. Yet he is the alpha bird of his circus (the apt collective noun for a group of New Zealand’s famously playful alpine parrots).

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Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.

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NDIS changes to be unveiled on Wednesday will provide budget’s biggest cuts

The Albanese government on Wednesday will unveil the biggest source of cuts in the May 12 budget, when it announces a sweeping overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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States on edge about NDIS cuts as Chalmers flags they will be ‘easily the most important’ part of budget savings

Government sources in multiple states say they are worried about the breadth of the changes and possible costs

The Guardian - AU

How Trump’s dyslexia slurs perpetuate myths about the learning disability

Trump disparaging the California governor’s dyslexia impacted the nation

The Independent UK

Women Spend 25% More of Their Lives in Poor Health—The Hidden Reasons Doctors Are Now Warning About

Women are living longer than men, but many aren’t living better. Research shows the women poor health gap continues to widen, with women spending about 25% more of their lives dealing with chronic illness or disability. This issue goes far beyond biology and highlights systemic challenges in healthcare, diagnosis, and…

Budget and the Bees

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – an uninspired, unscary gore fest that demonises disability and leans into stereotypes of Egypt

Production company Blumhouse has taken a gamble by featuring director Lee Cronin in top billing in his third film’s marketing campaign. Announcing Cronin as a horror auteur, the film’s full title is Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. This is an odd move for a director with only two (admittedly strong) previous…

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‘This is discrimination and illegal’: Woman booted from bar as staff deemed her a ‘fire risk’

She knew her rights.

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How to Choose the Right Mobility Equipment for Independent Living in Australia

Choosing mobility equipment is one of the most consequential decisions a person with a disability or age-related physical change will make. The right equipment expands what is possible. The wrong one creates new limitations or sits unused after a few weeks of frustrating trial and error.

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American Airlines Sued After Bumping 4-Year-Old and Leaving Deaf Mom Unsupported on $5K Disney Trip

A Louisiana family is suing American Airlines for disability discrimination after their 4-year-old was bumped from an oversold flight, leaving a deaf mother of four without support—highlighting emotional distress and legal issues.

International Business Times UK

What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove Trump from office?

US President Donald Trump’s recent intemperate exchanges with the pope, his depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure and his threat to wipe out the civilisation of Iran have raised questions about his mental capacity to carry out his job.

The Conversation

‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion

Linda Bilmes, along with economist Joseph Stiglitz, previously calculated the true cost of the 2003 Iraq war was at least fourfold greater than initially projected.

Fortune

Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by the NDIS. What happens next isn’t entirely clear

Research published earlier this year found the strongest evidence yet that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has played a key role driving up autism diagnoses in Australia.

The Conversation

Indiana woman pocketed $200k in disability checks for 6 years while posting adventure photos online, now her sheriff husband is in jail too

Can’t be so flashy online when you’re defrauding Uncle Sam.

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‘Attention brought to my disability’: Delta staff take instructions from random passenger, humiliates woman who just wanted to board flight

Don’t assume you know the other person.

The Independent UK

‘I have two autistic children - the health benefit cuts have me fearing for the future’

A disability charity has warned the reforms will not encourage anyone into to work

The Conversation

The government wants to curb NDIS spending. Here’s how it might succeed

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has grown too big, too fast.

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Dead children, dirty drugs, a giant ‘racket’: The curious case of Digital Vision Pharma

This is the first part of an investigative series examining pharmaceutical companies linked to the deaths of children from contaminated medicines, and the regulatory failures that allowed them to keep operating. This series is supported by the Thakur Foundation. The foundation has not exercised any editorial control over the project.

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Susan was forced out of a disability support job after speaking out. Are NDIS whistleblower laws still too weak?

Human rights lawyers say NDIS workers and their clients remain at risk despite newly bolstered whistleblower protections

Budget and the Bees

The Disability Notation Maryland Drivers Can Add to Their License

Navigating the road should feel safe and empowering for everyone, yet for drivers with disabilities, unexpected situations can sometimes create unnecessary stress. In Maryland, there’s a helpful option that many people don’t know about—a disability notation that can be added to a driver’s license. This small detail can make a…

AAP

NDIS overhaul uncertainty 'deeply unsettling'

As the government debates how to rein in the spiralling cost of the NDIS, advocates say the disability community is struggling with the uncertainty.

The Independent UK

Bafta issues ‘unreserved’ apology to Black and disability communities for racial slur incident

An independent review into the incident found ‘a number of structural weaknesses’ in the organisation's planning for the awards ceremony

AAP

The big change that could be coming for NDIS funding

The government is preparing a major overhaul of Australia's main disability support scheme in a bid to bring down its spiralling cost.

The Independent UK

Paloma Faith says she used Rosie Jones’ disability as excuse to leave ‘uncomfortable’ Kate interaction

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How to Get Help With Your Disability Claim and Increase Your Chances of Approval

Navigating the Social Security disability claim process can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with a serious medical condition that prevents you from working.

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