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NSW's rental stress hitting independent disability share houses as costs soar

This man says his share house, full of "good vibes" has helped transform his life. But it could all be snatched away.

ABC News

Fiona: People with disabilities need more support in extreme storms

The ability to prepare for and recover from an emergency is a privilege many take for granted. Two days before post-tropical cyclone Fiona reached Atlantic Canada, public officials were clear: people should prepare enough supplies for 72 hours, including food, water and medications for each member of the household as…

The Conversation

When will the DWP £150 cost of living payment be paid?

Around 6 million people are eligible

The Independent UK

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All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

The Independent UK

Woman of short stature tells inquiry how men yelling abuse triggered ‘trauma reaction’

Insults caused woman to lose control when walking on roadway, she says, while another witness says public harassment is common

The Guardian - AU

PIP supporting evidence which could improve your chances of making a successful first-time claim to DWP

Supporting documents could help you receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

People living with disabilities in far west NSW face 'huge barrier' accessing NDIS

A legal support solicitor says people living with disability in far west NSW are struggling to access health services, accommodation and transport.

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Thousands of Irish people to receive these six lump sum payments within weeks as cost of living crisis bites

Groups of people on social welfare will be given extra support in November to help with high winter bills

Irish Mirror

Enjoy magical Northern Lights at 30,000 feet with easyJet's charity Aurora flight

Funds raised go to charity Aerobility, whose mission is to provide people with any disability, with access to flying

Wales Online

Minister acknowledges pain caused by justice gap for people with disabilities

The Justice Minister acknowledges the pain caused but says there are no plans by government to find those affected.

Newsroom.co.nz

New petition calls for PIP awards to be based on medical advice without an assessment

The proposal has almost reached the 10,000 signature threshold to trigger an official response.

Daily Record

Claim PIP for a mental health condition and you could get up to £156 each week from DWP

The DWP provides support for a wide variety of mental health conditions.

Daily Record

Visually impaired Bhojkumari Patel deserves appointment to post of assistant professor: Chhattisgarh HC

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh high court has allowed a writ petition, filed by a 26-year-old visually impaired girl, and directed the state public service commission (PSC) to complete the selection process and issue a selection list so that the higher education department could issue an order appointing her as assistant professor of…

The Times of India

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

The Independent UK

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‘They yell at you’: woman with dwarfism reveals ‘deeply offensive’ abuse received in public

Artist, academic and psychologist Debra Keenahan tells disability royal commission she is harassed by strangers once a month

AAP

Paralympic swimmer details abuse in public

A Paralympic gold medallist has told a royal commission about being verbally abused by strangers in public, including at sports fixtures and shopping centres.

The Guardian - UK

Jordan Hogg: ‘In 15 years, I’ve never come across another disabled director’

The TV director talks about his new BBC series Ralph & Katie, why every business should employ people with disabilities, and moving back home to Scarborough

Bristol Post

The Bristol mum taking on adventures as her sight deteriorates

Tracey's friends didn't know she was visually-impaired until she started fundraising

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Disability advocates seek better public education about e-scooter hazards

Uneven surfaces, wheelie bins, parked cars — and now e-scooters — all cause daily frustrations for people with mobility issues, and now advocates want the public to help make footpaths safer.

Wales Online

The Welsh woman who's become the role model she never had growing up with cerebral palsy

"The fact that I'm not ordinary means that I can do something extraordinary with my life and make a difference."

Irish Mirror

Social welfare Ireland: Six lump sum payments due in November as thousands to get big cash boost

Details were confirmed in Budget 2023

The Hindu

Ananthalakshmi Venkitarman sees light despite the darkness

There are lessons to learn from one’s disablities according to disability inclusion specialist Ananthalakshmi who uses festivals and traditions to start a dialogue

Salon

Disability program riddled with problems

The federal Social Securities Income program is leaving many without monetary aid that matches inflation costs

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss is a new leader with the same old Tory disdain for disabled people

The PM is weighing up a cut in benefits that will take many to the brink, says journalist and disability campaigner Laura Elliott

Daily Record

DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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