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Ditch the chair and get active: five ways to avoid neck and back pain

Take care of your posture at work, stay healthy and active, and resist the urge to rest injuries indefinitely

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024

Only 9% Of G4D (Golf For The Disabled) Golfers Are Female - But That Figure Could Be About To Soar

The European Disabled Golf Association has appointed Aimi Bullock to drive women and girls with a disability to join the game

Golf Monthly · Jan 18, 2024

Christina Applegate Got A Standing Ovation At The Emmys & It’s What She Deserves!!!!

“Oh my god, you’re totally shaming me with disability by standing up.”

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 16, 2024

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ParalympicsGB’s ‘deep concern’ over downgrading of disability minister

ParalympicsGB has written an open letter to Rishi Sunak, with chair Dave Clarke calling on the prime minister to ‘deliver on promises’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024

Man claimed £18,500 disability benefits after willingly having leg amputated, court told

Marius Gustavson, 46, known as ‘eunuch maker’, allegedly oversaw ‘lucrative’ UK body modifications group

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Britain is a poorer, sicker place. No wonder disability claims have trebled in a decade

Rishi Sunak denies it: but the government’s own figures tell us how the country’s health has been afflicted by austerity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Fair Work Commission recommends changing law that allows lower super rate for workers with disability

People with disability working in supported employment are currently paid 9.5% superannuation while the rest of the workforce receives minimum 11%

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024

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Nurturing Mental Health During The Transition To Life In A Wheelchair

Living with a disability, particularly the adjustment to life in a wheelchair can be a challenging and transformative experience.

inkl · Jan 10, 2024

Australians with disability to gain extra job support

A plan to provide support and more sustainable job opportunities for Australians with disabilities and high support needs will be released by the government.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Failure to address subminimum wages for people with disability in national plan ‘disappointing’, say advocates

Plan being released by social services minister Amanda Rishworth does not outline specific strategies to deal with lower rates of pay and superannuation

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024

‘Absolutely no excuse’: Australians with disability paid lower super rate in supported employment

Exclusive: Advocates say outdated and contradictory workplace laws are to blame for the disparity

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024

The Activist Who Made Toronto Transit More Accessible

Beryl Potter was a gadfly on a quest to make the TTC easier to use for people with disabilities. The fruits of her labour can be seen to this day

The Walrus · Jan 9, 2024

Mar Galcerán makes history as Spain’s first parliamentarian with Down’s syndrome

After being elected to Valencia’s regional assembly, Galcerán says she wants to be seen as a person, not for her disability

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Structured negotiation as a boost for disability rights

Structured negotiation is a collaborative and solution-driven dispute resolution technique which is increasingly being used as an alternative to litigation

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

Overcoming learning disability to ace Carnatic music

27-year-old Navin Padmanabhan's journey of overcoming learning disability to become a successful Carnatic musician.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

UDID card: second phase of campaign begins on Monday

The second phase of a special campaign to issue UDID (Unique Disability Identity Card) card to the differently abled is set to get under way.

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2024

Four historical figures who you may not know had a disability

When we look back over years past, whose achievements make it into the history books? There are important stories and contributions that have long been overlooked because the people responsible were part of a marginalised group.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024

Parliamentary adviser and disability model among The Traitors season 2 contestants

AN Army engineer, a retired teacher and an insurance broker who survived a near-death experience are among the contestants taking part in the new…

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Civil rights leader forcibly removed from theater for using disability chair

In this interview, Bishop William Barber discusses his recent incident at a theater and advocates for better accommodations for people with disabilities.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

A call for disability inclusion that must be heeded

With a billion people with disabilities worldwide, the UN’s call for inclusion being central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind assumes importance

The Times of India · Dec 29, 2023

Stop passing off migraine as headache

Migraines are often underestimated and misunderstood. Millions of people worldwide grapple with the excruciating pain, sensory disturbances, and debilitating symptoms that accompany this neurological disorder. Migraines are a major public health concern globally. In 2019, the global incidence of migraines increased to 87.6 million (40.1% increase compared to 1990). According…

Civil rights leader kicked out of theater over disability accommodation

Reverend Barber's encounter with AMC Theater in Greenville, NC highlights a lack of respect for his special needs. AMC apologizes and vows policy review.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023

‘They’re doing the wrong thing’: accessible taxi drivers at Melbourne airport filmed refusing service to wheelchair user

Under Victorian regulations, accessible cab drivers must prioritise wheelchair users and cannot refuse a fare

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

EC asks parties not to use derogatory words for persons with disability

Election Commission urges politicians to avoid derogatory words for persons with disability, promoting accessible & inclusive elections for all.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.

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