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Milestone play a personal win for actor with disability

A prize-winning play brings performers with disability to centre stage in Australian theatre and it's been a long time coming, actor Kate Hood says.

AAP · Jul 6, 2024

Microsoft Agrees To Pay $14M Settlement Over Leave Retaliation Claims

The California Civil Rights Department accused Microsoft of retaliating against employees who took parental, disability, pregnancy, or family-care leave.

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024

Disability community has long wrestled with ‘helpful’ technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI

You might have heard that artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize everything, save the world and give everyone superhuman powers. Alternatively, you might have heard that it will take your job, make you lazy and stupid, and make the world a cyberpunk dystopia.

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024

‘It’s been hell’: injured Amazon workers turn to GoFundMe to pay bills

Amazon pledged to create ‘Earth’s safest place to work’. Three warehouse workers speak about their experiences

The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2024

'Disingenuous' NDIS delay to cost $1 billion

As the government tries to rein in disability support scheme spending, its minister has warned a delay caused by the Greens and opposition will cost $1 billion.

AAP · Jun 25, 2024

US social security will no longer deny disability claims based on ability to work outdated jobs

Agency used list which included jobs such as nut sorter and microfilm processor and has not been updated since 1991

The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2024

Shadow energy minister says system in ‘dire trouble’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024

Our smartphone screening tool could help detect strokes faster – and lead to quicker treatment

In Australia, stroke is among the leading causes of death and permanent disability. Some 5% of deaths are due to stroke, while strokes cost the Australian health-care system A$6.2 billion annually.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2024

The death of a child with a disability at an Ontario school urgently calls for government action

The recent death of an Ontario child with a disability while at school has reignited the debate about inclusive education.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024

Three ways politicians always promise to raise money without increasing taxes – and why they rarely deliver

After weeks of controversy over Labour and Conservative costings – in which each side accused the other of dishonesty – the manifestos show that both parties had wildly exaggerated their rival’s plans.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024