The Latest Breaking News from Disability

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 · Oct 12, 2023

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 · Oct 12, 2023

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 · Oct 11, 2023

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 Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

‘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’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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

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 · Oct 6, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Jordon Steele-John on the disability royal commission and Bill Shorten's NDIS reforms

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 · Oct 6, 2023

For people with communication disability, complaining about their treatment isn't so simple

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 · Oct 5, 2023

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 Hindu · Oct 5, 2023