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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

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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%…

The Conversation

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

Salon

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Medical Daily

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.

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The Conversation

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 Times of India

The unsung heroes behind Simran and Preeti's success at Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: ‘Behind every successful man, there is a woman’, they say. In the case of Paralympics champion women athletes Simran Sharma and Preeti Pal, there were two male guiding lights — Gajendra Singh and Abhay Singh, who believed in their human potential and their desire to challenge deep-rooted beliefs…

International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - US

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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