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The Government Is Changing The Way The NDIS Works — Here’s Why Advocates Say It’s A ‘Betrayal’

What are the NDIS changes thanks to the new bill passed by Parliament, and why are advocates so concerned for the community's safety?

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 23, 2024

For a deafblind woman like me, the NDIS funding changes are a blow. I fear for my future

The failure to address my needs with a ‘whole of person’ approach is disconcerting for someone with a complex interplay of health conditions

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024

Paris Paralympics To Showcase Best Of Disability Sport

The Paralympics begin in Paris on Wednesday, putting on display the talents of remarkable athletes in a city still riding the wave of the highly successful Olympics.

International Business Times · Aug 23, 2024

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Ex-Manager And Cancer Survivor Loses Lawsuit Against X Over WFH Ban, Citing Discrimination Against Disabled Workers

An employee sues X for firing him after refusing to return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plaintiff claims the company violated disability discrimination laws.

International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2024

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

The NDIS reform bill has been passed – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?

The government has passed a bill that will pave the way for sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024

Deal on disability with states clears way for NDIS reform bill to pass

The Minister for the National Disability Scheme, Bill Shorten, has reached a deal with the states and territories to break a logjam over disability reform.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

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How much money does the federal government spend to support disabled veterans?

The average annual veteran disability compensation payment ranges from $1,425 to $48,227 per person.

USAFacts · Aug 20, 2024

According to the UN, Canadians with intellectual disabilities are being exploited

Canada was recently criticized by Tomoya Obokata, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, in relation to the shortcomings of the temporary foreign worker program.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024

What Are Social Security Credits, and How Do They Work?

You have to earn a certain amount of money for a certain amount of time in order to be eligible to collect Social Security benefits.

Kiplinger · Aug 20, 2024

How to watch We Might Regret This online: stream Kyla Harris comedy about love and disability

Our guide explains how to watch We Might Regret This online, beginning Monday, August 19 on BBC Two, or on BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

WhatToWatch · Aug 19, 2024

Para-astronaut John McFall hopes to see an ISS astronaut with a disability fly by 2030 (exclusive, video)

John McFall, a reserve U.K. para-astronaut with the European Space Agency, recently participated in a feasibility study for ISS astronauts with disabilities. He told Space.com what's coming next.

Space · Aug 18, 2024

Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

The federal government is confident of reaching an agreement with the opposition to pass reforms to cap spending of the NDIS.

AAP · Aug 18, 2024

Warning over rise in children on disability benefits in England and Wales

Resolution Foundation points to growth in claims for conditions such as autism and says adulthood brings financial cliff edge

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

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The Texas Tribune · Aug 16, 2024

How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election

All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024

Period products classified as ‘lifestyle related’ like vapes and gaming consoles under draft NDIS plan

Proposal comes as research suggests 78% of Australians with disability who menstruate cannot afford such products

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

Why is early intervention critical for a child’s development?

The early years of a child’s life are a critical period for brain development. During this time, the brain is highly plastic, which means it can adapt and change in response to therapies and interventions. Early intervention can help children develop essential skills, such as communication, social interaction, and motor…

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Surge in number of children on disability benefits since lockdown

Almost a million children are forecast to be on disability living allowance in 2028/29

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The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

Lists of ‘eligible supports’ could be a backwards step for the NDIS and people with disability

What should or shouldn’t be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme?

Reason · Aug 13, 2024

First Amendment Right to Post Videos of One's Disability-Claim Medical Examination

From yesterday's opinion in Ten Injured Workers v. State (Wash. Ct. App.), written by Chief Judge Lori Smith, joined by Judges Stephen Dwyer and Leonard Feldman; I'm not sure the analysis is quite right, but the result seems correct: In 2023, the legislature amended RCW 51.36.070 to allow injured workers…

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Firm stance on disability funding talks with states

States and territories wrongly fear being lumped with the cost of disability support services, says the federal minister as spending continues to blow out.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

As disability advocates call for an end to special schools, the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping them operational.

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

The percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years. Here’s why

Updated figures show Australia has witnessed a significant surge in disability prevalence, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s understanding and measurement of disability.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024

‘This is also about love!’: the Ukrainian disability campaigner on the brink of reality TV stardom

Amputee war hero Oleksandr Budko will use his appearance as a contestant on The Bachelor to fight stigma – and hopefully find a partner

Latin Times · Aug 8, 2024

Arthur Lee Burton is executed in Texas after U.S. Supreme Court denied his application for a stay

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Arthur Burton's application for a stay based on evidence of his intellectual disability

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