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Disney’s new disability access policy risks excluding some disabled visitors

This past June, Charisma Mangahas — a young woman with Guillain-Barre Syndrome — shared on TikTok that she had been denied disability access service at Disneyland in California. She is one of many disabled individuals who say they are being denied access to this service after Disney parks revised their…

The Conversation

Cops keep killing Black disabled people

"Black disabled people are particularly seen as problematic in the eyes of the state and a threat," expert says

Salon

Tammy Duckworth eviscerates Trump for painful comments about disabled Americans

‘It’s hard to describe the pain millions of Americans with disabilities are feeling in response to Donald Trump’s newly-reported comments,’ Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth said

The Independent UK

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How spaceflight’s 'parastronaut program' could improve health-care practices here on Earth

ESA reserve astronaut John McFall's story inspired a study suggesting that the space community's inclusion efforts should be used in other fields, especially medicine.

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‘Don’t blame quota’: Disability activist on Puja Khedkar case, inclusivity

After the spate of allegations against IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, last week the UPSC said she had misused the disability quota and filed a case against her. But this changed the course of the conversation, with several bureaucrats raising questions on the need for the quota.

Newslaundry

‘People always ask – can she have sex?’: the stars of TV’s racy, hilarious new disability comedy

We Might Regret This is one of TV’s most frank depictions of caring for a wheelchair user – and one of its funniest. Its creators talk steamy scenes, stereotypes – and getting drenched in urine

The Guardian - UK

Diabetes increases stroke risk: Here's how to stay safe

Diabetes is a serious health condition that significantly raises the risk of stroke, a major cause of disability and death worldwide. But don't let this alarming fact overwhelm you; there are proactive steps you can take to manage your diabetes and reduce your risk of stroke.

The Times of India

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The NRL stars aligned to change the game for disability advocacy

'That's what it's all about.'

Newcastle Herald

People with disability know bodies can be funny – so it’s OK that you’re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account

Our bodies are delightfully ridiculous.

The Conversation

Queensland failed to act on report into ‘devastating’ experiences of people with disability in justice system

Exclusive: Guardian Australia obtained the full, unpublished report, more than a year after it was tabled, via a Right to Information application

The Guardian - AU

Desk jobs can be killers – here’s how strength training at work can help

Physical inactivity is a killer. When we become inactive, we lose muscular strength. When we lack muscular strength, we may be more likely to experience a host of health issues, including cognitive decline, poor mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, have a fall, get seriously injured, become hospitalised, and develop diabetes, heart…

The Conversation

Residents' Claim That S.F. Failed to Adequately Police Tenderloin Sidewalks May Go Forward on Disability Law Theory

From today's decision by Judge Jon Tigar (N.D. Cal.) in Roe v. City of S.F.: Plaintiffs are residents and businesses in the Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco. Plaintiffs allege that the City treats the Tenderloin as a "containment zone" for narcotics activities. Specifically, Plaintiffs contend that "for years the City…

Reason

Is the backlash against Biden ableist?

The fallout from the Trump-Biden debate raises fresh questions about ageism and ableism

Salon

Unspeakable Conversations review – Liz Carr and Mat Fraser’s straight talk is enthralling

Playing a disability rights lawyer and the philosopher Peter Singer, as well as themselves, the actors deliver a powerful production

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Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force.

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Wedding Guest Asked To Babysit Due To Disability, Sparks Outrage

The incident of a wedding guest being asked to babysit due to disability highlights the importance of inclusivity and respect for all guests at weddings.

The Conversation

144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Lessons from the inquest judgment

A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions.

The Conversation

How a century-old drug could revolutionise cobra bite treatment

About 1.8 million people worldwide are bitten by snakes each year. Of those, up to 138,000 die and another 400,000 end up with permanent scarring and disability.

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ECB CEO writes to BCCI secy Jay Shah to propose owning national disability teams

NEW DELHI: Richard Gould, the secretary of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has reached out to Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, with a proposal aimed at promoting cricket among individuals with disabilities in India.

AVNetwork

Wichita-Area Businesses Strengthen Community Connections with Watchfire

Upgraded existing Watchfire displays support updated branding and increase community engagement.

Newcastle Herald

Former Knight and Paralympian headline new sport inclusion forum

The forum is part of a major disability inclusion event.

The Times of India

Here's all about the role of reconstructive surgery

If aesthetic surgery is the face of plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery is its soul! This soul finds solace in restoring the form and function of body parts affected by deformity, disease, or disability due to birth defects, trauma, infections, or tumors. Reconstructive surgery is the inconspicuous core of Plastic Surgery,…

USAFacts

How much does the US spend on Social Security? Is it sustainable?

The largest public program in the US is supporting nearly 68 million people per month in 2024.

The Independent UK

US special advisor on disability rights hails The Independent’s Ukraine investigation: ‘Not an acceptable loss’

Sara Minkara says 18-month investigation into at least 500 people with disabilities being forcibly removed to into Russia and Russian-held territory is ‘important’ in highlighting impact of war on a vulnerable community

The Conversation

NDIS reforms are still in limbo. What’s going on, and are people with disability getting enough say?

Following the release of a review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) late last year, reform is on the cards for the scheme in 2024.

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