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'Completely rejected': Students with disabilities vastly overrepresented in suspension data

New data reveals the extent to which students with disabilities are suspended from ACT public schools.

The Canberra Times

Millions of Americans have long COVID. Many of them are no longer working

An estimated 4 million workers in the U.S. are struggling to work due to debilitating symptoms from long COVID. The government is urging employers to provide accommodations to keep them on the job.

WEKU

A sex worker gave my autistic son the gift of confidence – and I organised the encounter

Until he finds the right girl and a loving relationship, how better to channel his sexuality in a healthy way?

The Guardian - AU

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The ADA was a victory for the disabled community, but we need more. My life shows why

The Americans With Disabilities Act turns 32 this year, and while its anniversary is one to be celebrated, it also calls for a reflection on what more can be done for disability rights.

WEKU

I will only cheer Sebastian Stan’s new role when disabled actors get the same chances

The headlines are already crowing: “Sebastian Stan looks unrecognisable in new role!” says one. “Take a look at Sebastian Stan’s major transformation!” trills another. I’m already exhausted.

Evening Standard

‘You just sentenced veterans to death’: Democrats and veterans outraged as GOP senators block burn pits bill

A staggering 25 GOP senators who voted to pass the bill last month suddenly changed their minds and voted no on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Francesca Martinez: ‘It’s hard living in a world that can’t handle difference’

The self-described ‘wobbly’ comedian is returning to her first love, acting, with a hard-hitting play about the collision of disability and austerity

The Guardian - UK

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NI man not letting his disability stop him from living his best life

Conor O'Kane from Portglenone has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a severe neurological condition, which affects his mobility

Belfast Live

New snake species discovered with bite so potent it can leave humans disabled

Scientists in China have discovered a new species of snake with venom that has the potential to cause disability in humans if not treated in time. A study into the snake warned people to watch out for the pit viper

Daily Mirror

I gave up hope of a cure for my chronic condition. And it’s made me happier than ever before

For 30 years, I tried to ‘fight’ it. In the end, I found relief in embracing my identity as a person with a disability, says sociologist Keith Kahn-Harris

The Guardian - UK

Veterans toxic exposure bill delayed as cloture attempt rejected

An effort to give millions of veterans easier access to health and disability benefits suffered another surprising setback Wednesday on the Senate floor when supporters couldn’t muster the 60 votes needed to limit debate.

Tribune News Service

Veterans toxic exposure bill delayed as cloture attempt rejected - Roll Call

An effort to give millions of veterans easier access to health and disability benefits suffered another surprising setback Wednesday.

Roll Call

London 2012’s legacy boosted Paralympic sport, but disabled people’s lives have worsened

Ten years ago, London hosted the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. For London 2012 planners, a central aim was that this mega-event would change the way non-disabled people – and society at large – see disabled people in the long-term.

The Conversation

Two LA filmmakers win top national award for disabled artists. 'It means everything'

LOS ANGELES — The Ford Foundation and the Mellon Foundation have announced the 2022 Disability Futures Fellows, two of whom are based in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times

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A national fellowship that supports disabled artists has a new class for 2022

Fellows of Disability Futures for this year honors disabled lineages in art, which is to say, traces the links between elders and emerging artists across the country.

Reason

No Pseudonymity in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Over State Bar Character & Fitness Inquiry

"[H]arm to one's reputation or injury to one's standing in the community does not warrant a deviation from the strong presumption of public access[.]"

Tribune News Service

‘Never just black and white’: End of Roe a health risk for disabled, advocates warn

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — The moment he heard Roe v. Wade was no longer the law of the land, Tarpon Springs resident John Heagney couldn’t help but think of his sister Mary.

Nottingham Post

DWP: Delay for two groups of claimants receiving Cost of Living Payment

99% of those eligible to receive the first payment of £650 have done so

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Daily Record

Successful claim for PIP could boost your monthly income and increase other DWP benefits

PIP provides financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.

ABC News

Allegations of poor care, patients left soiled for hours at a SA government-run disability care service

Mostyn Evans would rather risk his life than amputate his leg for fears he would not be cared for appropriately by a state-run disability support service in Adelaide's south.

AAP

Tas disability workers underpaid $700k

A major disability services provider in Tasmania has discovered it underpaid staff for years by up to $700,000.

ABC News

Fair Work to probe $700k underpayment to disability workers by Li-Ve Tasmania

As a disability provider in Tasmania which underpaid staff $700,000 pledges to return "every dollar" there are concerns the issue is becoming more widespread in a sector where workers are already low paid.

The Hindu

Generation of unique disability IDs ramped up

There’s room to extend campaign till August 15, say sources

Daily Record

People claiming PIP do not need to report any of these six changes to DWP this summer

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP.

Daily Mirror

'Assuming someone is faking a disability is discriminatory and offensive'

Heathrow Airport's Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye claimed some passengers were 'using wheelchair support to try and get fast-tracked through the airport'. Rachel Charlton-Dailey says the claim is ableist

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