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How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace

Disability is a common part of the human experience: the United Nations estimates that 16 per cent of the world’s population is disabled, and a 2019 study from the United States found that over half of American adults aged 18 to 34 have at least one chronic illness.

The Conversation

‘We’re not a statistic’: HSC exams are hard – but for students with disabilities it can be even more challenging

Caitlin Blanch, a year 12 pupil who lives with osteogenesis imperfecta, says the way disability provisions are assessed can be ‘almost degrading’

The Guardian - AU

The royal commission was split on phasing out special schools. Here is what it means for the Hunter

'When you phase out special schools, you eliminate choice and control.'

Newcastle Herald

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New rules on disability pension meant to protect ‘genuine interests’ of armed forces and prevent ‘misuse’: CDS

CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan stresses new Entitlement Rules (ER) protect genuine interests of armed forces personnel, prevent exploitation & misuse. No change in emoluments for war widows, family pensioners or veterans. Revised ER help retain operational efficiency & motivation in all ranks. No retrospective application; 5% disability element for lifestyle…

The Hindu

The Week in Detail: El Niño, The Voice, and community gardens

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

We don't need a hydrotherapy pool in every school, but we do need quality public education for all kids

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

The Conversation

What happened what footy-obsessed Aruma employees met an ex Knight

Autographs were in order all round.

Newcastle Herald

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Jordon Steele-John on the disability royal commission and Bill Shorten's NDIS reforms

The Conversation

For people with communication disability, complaining about their treatment isn't so simple

The Conversation

Namma Yatri app launches disability friendly services

The auto-hailing app Namma Yatri on Thursday launched the ‘Purple Rides’ initiative to make mobility disability friendly by enabling drivers to understand and customise their assistance for users with visual, hearing, or physical impairments.

The Hindu

Transgender hate crime rise ‘could be partly down to political discussion’

Religious hate crimes were up by 9% to 9,387 offences, while transgender hate crimes increased by 11%, to 4,732 offences.

The Independent UK

Tetchy Rishi Sunak defends smoking ban and HS2 U-turn

The prime minister said smoking is ‘unequivocally the single biggest preventable cause of death, disability and illness in our society’

The Independent UK

Tearful apology over bashing death of teenager

Stacey Pale has apologised to the family of Jason Galleghan, as a court also heard her intellectual disability inhibits her telling right from wrong.

AAP

Activists fear a case before the Supreme Court could destroy the Americans with Disabilities Act

The conservative majority of the Supreme Court has some disability rights activists worried that the 33-year-old law could be significantly weakened

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81% Of Gamers With Disabilities Struggle With Inaccessible Game Features, Samsung Study Finds

Study reveals video game makers failing to cater to gamers with disabilities, hindering accessibility and inclusivity

The Independent UK

American 'Armless Archer' changing minds about disability and targets golden ending at Paris Games

Armless archer Matt Stutzman is reshaping thinking about people with disabilities one arrow at a time

AAP

Disability provider failed to warn assaulted worker

A non-profit has been fined after failing to provide a safe workplace for a carer sexually assaulted by a disability client known to pose a risk.

The Independent UK

A test case of another kind for the Supreme Court: Who can sue hotels over disability access

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could make it harder to sue hotels when their websites are not clear enough about their accommodations for people with disabilities

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Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients

A handyman who stole almost $200,000 from National Disability Insurance Scheme clients has tried to pay back the portion of funds he kept for himself.

The Conversation

Here's why we need a disability rights act – not just a disability discrimination one

The Guardian - UK

Former social worker alleges she was dismissed over menopause symptoms

Maria Rooney’s action against Leicester city council is first tribunal case to consider the symptoms as a disability

Newsroom.co.nz

Disability is this year's forgotten issue

Advocates say disability issues are at a "crossroads of regress" with neglect from political parties caught up in electioneering.

The Conversation

The disability royal commission heard horrific stories of harm – now we must move towards repair

WEKU

The moment when Selma Blair's service dog seemingly made Biden one of his people

It was a subtle gesture: As actress Selma Blair delivered remarks to an audience at the White House, Scout, her service dog, laid down next to her and then gently flopped over on Biden's shoe.

The Independent UK

Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation

Actress and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”

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