A decade on, the NDIS has had triumphs, challenges and controversies. Where to from here? Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020. The Conversation · Jun 30, 2023
NDIS architect says scheme not working as intended As the NDIS nears its 10th anniversary, one of the key designers of the scheme says there are still issues with how it has been implemented. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
'It's harder to feel Pride as a disabled queer woman' 'When disabled people are physically unable to attend Pride events it gives the message that we don't belong in the LGBTQ+ community' Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023
DWP explains the 57 medical conditions that could qualify you for £400 a month in disability living allowance Millions are claiming some form of disability benefit Wales Online · Jun 29, 2023
DWP money and financial changes coming in July A series of big changes will take place in the coming month Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023
Co Down teenage gymnast crowned Special Olympics World champion The 14-year-old claimed a total of five medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023
DWP issues cost of living payment update to claimants The one-off payments form part of wider support package worth up to £1,350 for the most vulnerable. Nottingham Post · Jun 28, 2023
Amputee footballer Rhyce Ramsden on glory, globe-trotting and Jack Grealish The Everton and England star won the FA Disability Cup at the weekend,. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
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 · Jun 28, 2023
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 · Jun 28, 2023
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. AAP · Jun 28, 2023
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 · Jun 27, 2023
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 · Jun 27, 2023
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 · Jun 27, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 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
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 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
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 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.
Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023 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 · Jun 26, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023 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
Manchester Evening News · Jun 26, 2023 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 · Jun 26, 2023 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 · Jun 25, 2023 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 · Jun 25, 2023 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