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The big change that could be coming for NDIS funding

The government is preparing a major overhaul of Australia's main disability support scheme in a bid to bring down its spiralling cost.

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Paloma Faith says she used Rosie Jones’ disability as excuse to leave ‘uncomfortable’ Kate interaction

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The Independent UK

How to Get Help With Your Disability Claim and Increase Your Chances of Approval

Navigating the Social Security disability claim process can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with a serious medical condition that prevents you from working.

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Ministers unveil ‘right to try’ plan to help disabled people find work

Threat of losing benefits will be lifted but campaigners say more help needed to tackle hostile workplaces

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: Israeli strikes on Lebanon put Middle East ceasefire in doubt, razor gang targets NDIS, outback town for sale

Iran says the agreement has been breached by Israel’s renewed assault on Hezbollah; Labor trying to drive cuts in disability scheme

The Guardian - AU

‘Millions will be affected’ by the universal credit changes now in force

A key revision will cut health-related benefits in half for new claimants, but will save £1bn, according to the government

The Independent UK

ABC drops sponsorship of LGBTQ+, disability and diversity groups including Acon

Exclusive: Decision follows friction over public broadcaster paying fees to groups, which then rank ABC on equality index

The Guardian - AU

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Labor MPs break ranks on budget disability reform

Some government MPs are pushing for major NDIS reforms, but advocates say people with disabilities should not be left behind.

AAP

Record blue badge numbers spark fears of disability parking fraud

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The Independent UK

Next week’s disability cuts will make people destitute – and you might not understand how bad they are until it’s too late

If new claimants don’t meet strict criteria, they’ll lose half of the health element of universal credit. Don’t ignore that: in life’s lottery, that could easily be you, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

ECB accused of allowing non-disabled players to take place of disabled cricketers in top domestic league

Parents of two former England internationals say their sons with learning disabilities have been replaced by non-disabled cricketers in domestic league

The Guardian - UK

DWP gives new deadline for benefit claimants to make crucial switch

A key date has been moved back by at least several months

The Independent UK

The Two-Lifetime Challenge: How to Fund Your Retirement and Theirs

When you have a child with a disability, your money has to last twice as long. Here is the blueprint for a century of financial security.

Kiplinger

Peter waited six months for a new wheelchair on the NDIS. By the time it arrived, it was obsolete

Exclusive: Participants in the disability scheme are waiting more than 100 days for vital support due to delays in processing plan variations, documents show

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‘A cruel penalty’: disabled people face lower benefit payments if conditions not deemed lifelong

Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ criteria, say charities

The Conversation

South Africa’s new parental leave policy is designed for equality – but it could do better

South Africa introduced a new amendment to the parental leave policy in October 2025. The aim was to provide equitable rights for all parents. Noreth Muller-Kluits, a disability researcher and social worker by training, examines the policy as it affects people living with disabilities. Her recent work includes formulating a…

Evening Standard

Hundreds of disabled Londoners assigned work coaches to get them back into jobs

In a visit to Westminster job centre this week, disability minister Sir Stephen Timms met with people using the new Pathways to Work Advisers

The Independent UK

Trump repeats Newsom insults with ‘mental disability’ claims

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The Independent UK

Trump doubles down on Newsom dyslexia attack: ‘I don’t want my president with mental disability’

Donald Trump has doubled down on his insults about Gavin Newsom, calling him “stupid“ and saying he did not want “a person with mental disability to be my president.”

International Business Times UK

DWP Fraudster Catherine Wieland Claimed Anxiety Left Her Housebound—Photos Tell Another Story

A West Sussex woman deceived authorities with false anxiety claims to fraudulently obtain disability payments, only to be exposed by her adventurous lifestyle abroad. Learn about the court's verdict and the consequences she now faces.

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Woman booted from Frontier Airlines for ‘not listening’ — her ticket explained why

A mile-high war of words.

The Mary Sue

Delta passenger with MS says first-class passenger said she didn’t look ‘disabled enough’ to pre-board. So they removed her: ‘Absolutely humiliating’

Airlines are required to serve people with disabilities. That said, anyone with a disability will tell you that many carriers do a poor job of catering to their customers with different needs.

The Mary Sue

Frontier Airlines is in hot water over a deaf passenger’s removal, but the company claims it didn’t even know about her disability

Andrew Rozynski, an attorney representing Ashley Grey, is threatening a lawsuit against Frontier Airlines in New York if it doesn’t retract its statement regarding Grey’s recent removal from a flight. This development comes after Grey, who is deaf, was reportedly kicked off a Frontier flight, an incident she captured in…

The Free Financial Advisor

8 Mistakes That Can Trigger a Social Security Overpayment Notice

A letter from Social Security demanding money back can hit like a financial lightning bolt. One day everything looks fine, and the next day a notice shows up claiming too much money landed in the account. That moment creates confusion, frustration, and one big question: how did this even happen?

Reason

Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations

From Judge John Tuchi's order last week in Doe v. City of Scottsdale (D. Ariz.): Plaintiff filed a motion for… The post Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations appeared first on Reason.com.

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