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DWP lists those eligible for cost of living payments

Over six million disability benefit claimants have received the cost of living payment from the DWP

Nottingham Post

Lewis Capaldi will change the way Tourette’s syndrome is perceived

Following a moving Glastonbury performance during which he battled with Tourette’s, the singer announced he is taking a break from touring. Martha Alexander explores how his openness will change the way the much-misunderstood condition is viewed

Evening Standard

Outgoing commissioner brands NDIS cut-off age an oddity

The age discrimination commissioner has queried why people are cut off from the National Disability Insurance Scheme once they reach 65.

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Those eligible for DWP cost of living payments totaling £1,350

The disability cost of living payment is being issued alongside four other payments to help support the most vulnerable households in the country

Manchester Evening News

Texas colleges provide job training for students with disabilities. Here’s how to access it.

Students with disabilities can find success in college, live independently and get jobs with the right kind of help. Here are college programs that provide support.

The Texas Tribune

Texas colleges offer job training for students with disabilities. Here’s how to use those programs.

Students with disabilities can succeed in college with the right kind of help. There are programs that can support them. The programs help them live on their own, find jobs, and make a difference where they live.

The Texas Tribune

Devastating words Ellie Simmonds' birth mum uttered before giving her up for adoption

The Paralympian gold medallist and Strictly Come Dancing star has revealed for the first time that she was adopted after her birth mother couldn't cope with her disability

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Ellie Simmonds 'understands' birth mum's heartbreaking response to her disability

Paralympic swimming star Ellie Simmonds has been reunited with her birth mother after revealing she was adopted at three months old

Daily Mirror

Ellie Simmonds reunites with birth mother for ITV doc about adoption and disability

The five-time Paralympic champion tackles the sensitive subject in Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family

Evening Standard

Sensory tennis proves a big hit in helping disabled people get active

Sport England’s funding means national disability charity Sense can expand its programme.

The Independent UK

Disability workers 'desperate' for better pay and training, peak body says

'Driving workers away from an industry thats failing people with disabilities.'

Newcastle Herald

West Belfast disability football club changing lives in its community

St James' Swifts FFA started six years ago and currently caters for just under 40 players

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland swimming hero Barry McClements back making waves at place where it all began

The Ards para-swimmer made history at the Commonwealth Games, securing NI's first ever medal in the pool with a stunning backstroke performance

Belfast Live

Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury set displayed the best of the human spirit – and put disability centre-stage

In his moment of triumph, his disabilities visible, the crowd loved him. If only society was always so accepting of difference, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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Manchester Evening News

DWP says some £150 disability cost of living payments will be made AFTER payment window ends

While most Disability Cost of Living Payments have been issued, some may still be waiting

The Independent UK

99% of those eligible for disability cost-of-living payment have received £150

The vast majority of those eligible have received the payments within the first five working days of the start of the rollout, the DWP said.

The Conversation

Organizations are leaving disabled workers behind in their DEI efforts — here's how they can do better

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly commonplace worldwide. However, when it comes to these efforts, disability is often not given the same level of attention as other factors like gender, ethnicity, culture, race or sexuality. This needs to change.

The Guardian - UK

Comedian Chris McCausland: ‘A blind bloke chucking axes was a health and safety nightmare’

The standup and TV host on his new travel show, bonding with Gazza and how he nearly became a spy

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A Woman With A Disability Has Shared Her Fked Experience Organising Taylor Swift Tickets

Amy Evans and her sister Rebecca say they faced "discrimination" from Ticketek and Frontier Touring while trying to organise Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets.

Daily Mirror

Four DWP benefits you could receive if you’re an unpaid carer - how to make a claim

If you care for someone else, you might be entitled to help with your day-to-day living costs often carers are unable to take on full time work alongside their caring responsibilities

The Guardian - UK

FA Disability Cup finals weekend illustrates that football is for all

St George’s Park hosts the event that contains six different disciplines, each with its own rule variations, over two days

Manchester Evening News

Urgent appeal after specialist disability bikes damaged and stolen from park

“The impact is massive, and we probably won’t be able to put on the groups for the rest of the year now"

Daily Record

PIP points and payment rates explained which could help you make a successful claim first time

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland and is worth up to £691 each month.

Daily Record

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 690 vehicles are available through the Motability Scheme this summer.

The Independent UK

Disabled woman claims Canada is forcing her to die by assisted suicide: ‘It’s not what I want’

The woman accused the government of creating ‘the perfect storm for disabled people’ in Ontario

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