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

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

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.

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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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Disabled roles should look to reality TV

Netflix's British comedy struggles to tell an authentic story for Isaac, who deserves better. Here's how to fix it

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Which airlines receive the most disability-related complaints?

Disability complaints against US airlines have tripled since 2020. Horizon, Endeavor, and Frontier reported the sharpest increases between 2021 and 2022.

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Disability royal commissioners disagreed over phasing out 'special schools' – that leaves segregation on the table

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Shorten urges united approach to commission findings

Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.

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Defence Ministry tightens entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel

Defence Ministry issues new ER for disability pensions; introduces IR for lifestyle diseases. CAG report finds 40% officers & 18% PBORs retiring with disability. ER, 2023 incorporates recommendations of Study Group and takes care of genuine interests of soldiers, veterans and widows.

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Neurodivergent kids ‘dumped’ from mainstream education amid debate over special schools

The disability royal commission was split in its final report over whether segregated education should be phased out from 2025

The Guardian - AU

Phase out of segregated schools 'wildly inadequate'

A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission.

AAP

Sydney records hottest ever 1 October – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

BJP's 'fake nationalism' visible yet again: Kharge on new disability pension rules for armed forces

Congress chief Kharge slams BJP for new disability pension rules for armed forces personnel, alleging "fake nationalism" & "habitual offender" in working against welfare of jawans, ex-servicemen & veterans. Cites Agnipath Scheme, OROP-2 & withdrawal of "Non-Functional Utility" as proof.

The Hindu

Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Disability advocates have welcomed the release of a landmark report into failures in the sector and vow to use it to start a journey towards a fairer society.

AAP

Rays of hope pierce the trauma for disability community

Disability advocates are hopeful a royal commission's report will end years of violence, neglect and abuse, but the grief is still too raw for celebration.

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Isolation 'should be outlawed' for youth justice system

A ban on solitary confinement in youth detention is among key recommendations of a royal commission into the abuse and exploitation of people with a disability.

The Guardian - AU

Disability advocates urge faster phase-out of segregated education following royal commission report

Many welcome some commissioners’ recommendations on inclusive education systems but say projected timeframe is too long

The Conversation

The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions – but that's just the start

The bite mark on Ashlee’s cheek, her broken teeth and other photos of injuries from assaults in disability housing are some of the haunting images emerging from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It’s hard to fathom how someone could commit these brutal…

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Disability royal commission split on special education

The royal commission into disability could not reach consensus on the issue of ending segregated education, with advocates expressing their disappointment.

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The Guardian - AU

The disability royal commission report is monumental. All Australians must confront its findings

The report confirms that abuse and violence thrive where people with disabilities are isolated and segregated from the rest of the community

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'Harrowing' disability report reveals need for change

A royal commission has made 222 recommendations, including new laws to enshrine rights for those with disabilities.

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The human cost of neglecting people with a disability

The final report of a four year long disability royal commission lays bare the abuse, discrimination and neglect people suffer due to inadequate support.

The Guardian - AU

New Disability Rights Act needed to end abuse and exploitation, royal commission finds

People with disability ‘continue to experience high rates of violence and abuse, multiple forms of neglect, and sexual and financial exploitation’, final report states

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong refuses to release documents related to Qatar Airways decision – as it happened

The foreign minister claims public interest immunity over Dfat advice. This blog is now closed

The Independent UK

United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation

United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate

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'Disturbing' disability report to finally be laid bare

A long-awaited final report by the disability royal commission will make for "disturbing reading", a senior government minister has warned.

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