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New sit paddleboards let people with a disability like Shane Hyrhorec enjoy water sports

When Shane Hryhorec saw accessible paddleboards overseas he wanted to make sure people in Australia could give them a go too.

ABC News

Centacare's John Red Kelly musical brings actors with disability to centre stage at HOTA

One loves heavy metal and the other prefers pop, but actors Joshua and Stanley are showing disability is no barrier to musical theatre through their performance of John Red Kelly.

ABC News

‘Deeply problematic’: Advocates pan New York City policy to hospitalise mentally ill people against their will

Disability advocates and civil rights group warn new policy amounts to unconstitutional discrimination

The Independent UK

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Some people are 'disabled'. Others 'live with' or 'have a disability'. Here's the difference between identity-first and person-first language

Do you know what the most appropriate terminology is for someone from the disability community? Here's what you should know.

ABC News

God of War Ragnarök breaks new ground for accessible gaming – our research explains what more developers can do

Digital games are a bigger part of our culture than ever before. Over 50% of people in the UK, Europe and US are now gaming regularly, regardless of age or gender. Only recently, however, have developers begun consistently designing gameplay options for players with disabilities.

The Conversation

Dyscalculia: how to support your child if they have mathematical learning difficulties

A good grasp of maths has been linked to greater success in employment and better health. But a large proportion of us – up to 22% – have mathematical learning difficulties. What’s more, around 6% of children in primary schools may have dyscalculia, a mathematical learning disability.

The Conversation

‘I feel like I’m ready’: blind surfer chases world’s biggest wave at Nazaré

Australian champion Matt Formston says his vision impairment gives him an advantage as he continues to push boundaries in the water

The Guardian - AU

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‘I haven’t been seen as a sexual option’: SBS series Latecomers to ‘rip apart’ sex and disability on screen

Led by and starring people with cerebral palsy, the new comedy doesn’t shy away from desires – and sex scenes – that other shows gloss over

The Guardian - AU

DWP shares which PIP claimants should receive an ongoing award with a light touch review after 10 years

An award for PIP can last anywhere between a few months and up to 10 years.

Daily Record

New Tax Credits payment rates and thresholds for 2m families across the UK from next April

HMRC has published a full list of proposed changes to Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits for 2023.

Daily Record

Consumer Health: Treating COPD

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it.

Tribune News Service

Disabled children can’t afford to use their ventilators this winter. Politicians need to face reality

It’s not fearmongering to suggest that in the absence of proper state support this winter, people are going to die, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

What is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024?

Those with disabilities face many challenges, but the International Day of Persons with Disabilities helps to eradicate the stigma, and promote inclusion and opportunities.

Evening Standard

Lauren Parker earns NSW Champions of Sport honour for third time

Newcastle para-triathlete Lauren Parker was named Athlete of the Year with a Disability for a third time at the NSW Champions of Sport awards at Darling Harbour on Monday night.

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Daily Mirror

NHS launches stem cell bid to defeat multiple sclerosis in world-first treatment

Stem cell transplants may revolutionise treatment for the country’s most common cause of severe disability in young adults. MS affects 100,000 people in the UK, leading to life in a wheelchair

ABC News

Shortage of interpreters and training for teachers failing deaf and hard of hearing students

Advocates warn that a shortage of certified interpreters and a lack of training opportunities for teachers means deaf and hard of hearing students are missing out on crucial education in classrooms.

Reason

Arizona Town To Pay $8 Million to Widow of Daniel Shaver, Shot While Crawling Unarmed Toward Police

The cop who killed Shaver was fired. But he will receive a disability pension for the rest of his life because he claims he has post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Independent UK

Christina Applegate could radically change disability representation on screen

After being diagnosed with MS in 2021, the ‘Anchorman’ star returns to screen in a new season of her Netflix comedy. Her physical changes are seamlessly incorporated into the show – and it’s something other programmes should learn from, writes Nicole Vassell

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DWP Christmas bonus to reach banks of Universal Credit, PIP and DLA claimants 'within days'

People who receive certain types of benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) could soon receive a boost within just days.

Daily Record

Disabled mum claims she can't get a date because she is on benefits

Lynn McDermott insists men are not interested in meeting her with one even calling her a 'parasite' over her benefit claims.

AAP

Disability services face financial woes

A survey of disability providers has predicted a grim financial outlook for the coming year with many finding it difficult to offer essential services.

Irish Mirror

Polish worker fails in discrimination action against Department of Health over 'expensive' Covid-19 tests

The allegation was rejected by lawyers representing the department

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit Christmas bonus to land in bank accounts within days

Those who claim benefits such as State Pension, Adult Disability Payment and Widow’s Pension will receive a cash boost within days from the DWP - Check if you're eligible.

The National (Scotland)

'This felt radical’: Prosthetics at heart of new Scottish art exhibition

A RADICAL new exhibition is putting disability and prostheses at its centre.

ABC News

Farmers with a disability tackling the challenge of living and working in rural Australia

People with living remotely with disability not only struggle to find support services, they also struggle with visibility as they are overlooked by potential employers, but farmers say agriculture has a role to play.

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