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Boy with Tourette’s refused flight after yelling ‘bomb’ at airport gate, parents plead with British Airways to let him on plane

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Illinois Parents Say School Behavior Policies Are Disproportionately Impacting Autistic Kids

Parents across Illinois are raising concerns about how school behavior policies affect autistic students, arguing that discipline systems designed for general classrooms can unintentionally punish disability-related behaviors. For many families, the issue is not whether schools should address safety or disruptions, but whether autistic children are being disciplined without proper…

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Will 68 million Americans see early checks? Social security June 2026 payment schedule and SSI July changes explained

Nearly 68 million Americans will receive June 2026 Social Security payments without delays as the official Social Security payment schedule stays unchanged this month. The Social Security Administration confirmed that retirement benefits, SSI payments, disability checks, and survivor benefits will follow the normal Wednesday schedule in June. But a major…

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Final May 2026 Social Security payment: Which SSA retirees, SSDI and survivor beneficiaries get up to $5,181 deposits Wednesday?

Millions of retirees, disability recipients, and survivors await the last Social Security payment of May — but only a specific group qualifies for the May 27 deposit. The SSA will send retirement, SSDI, and survivor benefits to eligible beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st. Some high earners may receive…

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‘I’m throwing everything at it’: one young man’s search for a job in Britain’s ‘worklessness capital’

High unemployment and a lack of support mean life can be tough in Grimsby, but 19-year-old Cohen is determined to make the best of life in this coastal town

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Labour needs ‘system reset’ to tackle youth unemployment, report to say

Alan Milburn, who is leading review commissioned by government, says current strategy ‘going in wrong direction’

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27% of Australian students now have an adjustment for disability at school. Why are we seeing this growth?

New data shows 27.2% of Australian students are receiving an adjustment for disability at school. This is up from 25.7% in 2024 and 18% in 2015.

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Nearly 5.49 lakh candidates appeared in civil services preliminary exam: UPSC

Nearly 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for the civil services preliminary examination, which saw the successful implementation of real-time face authentication for the first time. This technological advancement, along with mobile signal jammers, aimed to enhance the examination's integrity across 2,072 venues nationwide. The UPSC also announced the upcoming release of…

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Colour for a Cause: community laces up for disability support charities

A vibrant cloud of pink, blue, and yellow smoke erupted along Newcastle Foreshore.

Newcastle Herald

Trump Administration's HUD Strips Emotional Support Animal Protections, Risking Thousands of Evictions

Trump administration's new HUD policy restricts emotional support animals in housing, risking eviction or fees for disabled tenants and stripping protections for vulnerable renters.

International Business Times UK

Near death experiences, ‘crip memes’ and the tyranny of the DWP: the new exhibition powered by illness and disability

Bunting from hospital sheets, drawings on letters from the DWP, an installation made of damp: a new exhibition celebrates art that takes the challenges the artists have faced and turns them into drivers of creativity

The Guardian - UK

Families secure future of UK care home after uncovering management failures

Charity Commission inquiry into William Blake House in Northamptonshire resulted in rescue plan

The Guardian - UK

What should ‘foundational supports’ look like for people ineligible for the NDIS?

Most of the savings in this year’s budget came from cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation

Supreme Court blocks state from executing inmate with borderline intellectual disability

The Supreme Court outlawed the execution of intellectually disabled individuals in a landmark 2002 ruling

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Blind UK pop producer to take legal action over alleged lack of support at work after surgery

Disability rights campaigner Robin Millar reveals he is taking owners of music business he founded to a tribunal

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Everyday Independence: A Practical Guide to Disability Aids and Assistive Living

Disability aids, often called assistive devices or assistive technology, are designed to help people live more independently, safely, and comfortably. These tools range from simple household supports to advanced mobility equipment, and they play a vital role in improving quality of life. In fact, assistive products can include everything from…

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Woman Can’t Stand Her Boyfriend Over His Weird And Entitled Behavior: “This Triggers Me So Much”

Dating someone with a learning disability can, at times, be incredibly challenging. If you can’t communicate with them properly, if you always feel on different pages and out of sync, it can lead to lots of frustration, guilt, and even anger. You start to wonder whether the relationship is even…

Newcastle Herald

Hundreds take to the floorboards for all abilities sports day

Newcastle council has unveiled a new community directory linking sports, the arts, and services.

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Man sexually assaulted 'vulnerable' 12-year-old girl he met at shopping centre

The judge said the man's actions were opportunistic.

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NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

The Guardian - AU

Australians with Down syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts to social activities

‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says

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The government plans to tighten NDIS eligibility. Here’s what’s likely to change

Amid the noise and spectacle of budget week, one significant policy change has slipped largely under the radar. Health Minister Mark Butler introduced changes that, if passed by parliament, will tighten access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Why Some Children Lose SSI Benefits After Turning 18 — Even With an Autism Diagnosis

For many families, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a child with autism provides essential financial stability. The monthly payments often help cover therapy costs, transportation, educational support, and daily living expenses that insurance may not fully pay for. That is why many parents are shocked when they receive a…

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5 Reasons Families of Special Needs Children Get Denied SSI the First Time

Parents of children with disabilities often apply for Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as SSI benefits for special needs children, expecting the process to be straightforward. Instead, many families receive a denial letter after months of paperwork, doctor visits, and financial stress. The reality is that first-time denials are extremely…

The Independent UK

DWP criticised for PIP changes excluding young people under 25

Disability charities have said the plans penalise young people ‘because of their age’

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