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Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.

AAP

Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don't screen for them

Hundreds of thousands of students nationwide face challenges learning math due to disabilities such as dyscalculia

The Independent UK

'They treat you like an it': people with intellectual disability on seeing medical professionals

They don’t treat you like a person. They treat you like an ‘it’.

The Conversation

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Fight to end 'postcode lottery' of extra funded childcare for disabled kids

PARENTS of children with a profound disability should be offered the chance to defer their education for a year and receive extra funded childcare,…

The National (Scotland)

Millions committed for intellectual disability support

The federal government has made a multimillion dollar investment in a national centre to better support Australians living with intellectual disabilities.

AAP

'She is cared for and feels that she belongs': what parents think of special schools

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

Kiwis treated under compulsory care laws hits record high

There are renewed calls to limit the use of compulsory treatment for mental health patients, with advocates saying clinicians don't need to wait for a re-written Mental Health Act to get started.

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US retirees will get 3.2% social-security boost next year, smallest gain since 2021

WASHINGTON: Monthly checks for the more than 71 million people receiving retirement or disability benefits in the US will get a 3.2% increase next year, the smallest gain since 2021, reflecting a significant cooling in the rate of inflation.

The Times of India

River Forest girl honored at White House for advocacy in disability rights

Anja Herrman, 17, was among 15 teen girls from across the country honored for various issues to celebrate Wednesday’s designation by President Joe Biden as International Day of the Girl.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kirkmoore review – disability is way funnier than this comedy can handle

This sitcom about three disabled young people at a residential college is spot on with its depiction of disabled dating and friendships. Unfortunately, it forgets one thing – making people laugh

The Guardian - UK

Disability rights activist becomes MBE in Windsor Castle ceremony

Michaela Hollywood said the honour was the ‘combination of a large team effort’.

The Independent UK

3 things the disability royal commission missed: health, transport, day programs

The Conversation

Disability advocates argue against school vouchers in Texas Senate hearing

The Senate’s main “school choice” bill would prioritize vouchers for children with disabilities, among other underprivileged groups. But advocates and parents raised concerns that voucher recipients who choose private school would no longer be protected by federal law.

The Texas Tribune

'Forza Motorsport' (2023) Is a Historic First for the Entire Racing Game Genre

Inverse score: 10/10

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The Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

‘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’

Newcastle Herald

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.'

The Hindu

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…

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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.

The Conversation

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

Newcastle Herald

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

Autographs were in order all round.

The Conversation

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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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.

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