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Slow progress on efforts to improve lives of disabled, says human rights body

A report noted ‘gaps in meaningful engagement between governments and disabled people across many parts of the UK’.

The Independent UK

With more than one lakh beneficiaries, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has maximum number of social security pensioners

The number of social security pension beneficiaries have crossed 1 lakh in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, which has the highest number of beneficiaries among all local bodies in Kerala.

The Hindu

Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers

Australian governments spend a lot of money supporting young people with disability to find a job. But the success of these programs has been modest.

The Conversation

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No Pseudonymity in Psychological Disability Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

From Doe v. N.Y. City Dep't of Ed., decided today by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil (S.D.N.Y.): This is an employment discrimination case. Plaintiff has worked for the DOE since 2012. Plaintiff alleges that she is "psychologically disabled" and was subjected to discrimination, harassment, and unlawful retaliation at work…. [Plaintiff] contends…

Reason

Tributes as SNP veteran and 'passionate' indy campaigner dies aged 62

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a much-loved former SNP councillor and disability campaigner who has died at the age of 62.

The National (Scotland)

Plans for three-storey disability group home in Islington

It would be operated by Newcastle based NDIS organisation '4U Care'.

Newcastle Herald

This Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide Could Finally Have Viable Treatment Options

Low back pain has ranked first among causes of disability for the last three decades. However, is not inevitable to get it.

Inverse

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TV tonight: how comedian Adam Hills became an international rugby star

The Last Leg host’s journey to the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup. Plus, the frightening and farcical Then You Run continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Is air pollution leading to premature death? Study answers!

According to a worldwide study, the number of premature deaths and years of disability from cardio-vascular ailments attributable to particulate matter air pollution has risen from 26 million in 1990 to 3.5 million in 2019. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, on Wednesday, the study analysed particulate…

The Times of India

Disability inclusion act proposed by Labor backbencher

Agencies would be required to develop disability inclusion plans.

The Canberra Times

More than 40 events in expanded disability festival

Dylan Alcott will be the keynote speaker at a lunch as part of the festival.

Newcastle Herald

Clock ticks for care and support pay equity deal

Legislation allowing pay equity claims for care and support workers will expire at the end of the year and unions are pushing for the Ministry of Health and the Public Service Commission to come to the party.

Newsroom.co.nz

Karnataka HC directs State authorities to integrate police IT system with insurance, Transport Department portals

Court directs integration of State Police IT system with Parivahan, Unique Disability ID, Forensic Lab Mgmt Sys for real-time sharing of info on motor vehicle accident cases. Integration to expedite process of filing claim petitions by victims, secure evidence electronically & conduct proceedings expeditiously.

The Hindu

Hunting for a 'golden unicorn': how NZ charities find banks constantly get in the way of them helping people

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to 28,560 registered charities and some 90,000 not-for-profits without charitable registration. From disability advocacy groups and local theatres to sporting clubs, all do vital work in our communities.

The Conversation

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‘Flu shot cheerleader’ speaks out on being used by anti-vaxxer movement

Desiree Jennings speaks with NBC about being cast into US spotlight in 2009 after seasonal jab led to unexplainable disability

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court notice to Centre on petition challenging exclusion of disabilities from National Family Health Survey

Karnataka High Court orders notice to Centre on PIL questioning exclusion of disabilities from NFHS-6. Petition claims exclusion violates UNCRPD and RPwD Act. Ministry claims NFHS-5 contained disability questions on advise of Department of Empowerment and primary focus of NFHS is maternal and child health.

The Hindu

Over 60,000 patients with bone and joint issues treated at Victoria Hospital OPD in Bengaluru post-pandemic

Bone and joint disorders are one of the major health problems in India. Around one in five among the elderly and post-menopausal women suffer from one or the other bone and joint disorder. Globally, degenerative arthritis of the hip and knee in the elderly is ranked 11th as a contributing…

The Guardian - AU

Telethon Kid review – a provocative comedy about disability, sex and celebrity

Malthouse, MelbourneAlistair Baldwin’s transgressive story of a disability influencer who is having sex with his former paediatrician is often very funny, if sometimes uneven

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DisABILITY Resource Center expands operations in Hazard

A resource center for people with disabilities in eastern Kentucky is opening an expanded location in Hazard.

The Conversation

Migraine: A common headache disorder that is underdiagnosed and undertreated

Migraine is a common chronic health condition and a leading cause of disability globally. However, even in Canada, with a universal health-care system, migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated.

The Guardian - UK

Autism could be seen as part of personality for some diagnosed, experts say

Autism without intellectual disabilities could be reframed as human ‘variability’ rather than medical condition, says sociologist

The Guardian - AU

Tim review – a frustratingly outdated story of a disabled man who falls in love

Ben Goss gives a generous performance as the titular character but despite some tweaks to Colleen McCullough’s 50-year-old story, it still feels behind the times

The Guardian - UK

differently various review – artists with brain injuries balance anger with joy

This moving project includes painters who need assistance and an artist who communicates through blinking. It asks the question: who gets to be an artist?

Salon

COVID changed disability rights forever

COVID-19 has changed the landscape for disability rights, an issue that is already far too neglected in society

The Hindu

Inclusion should be a matter of policy

Because people with disabilities should not be dependent on the kindness of others even for basic needs

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