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Hidden women of history: disabled Australian author Dorothy Cottrell was 'the Liane Moriarty of the Jazz Age' but is almost unheard of here

In the late 1920s, poet Mary Gilmore – the woman on the A$10 note – declared she’d encountered only two instances of “genius” during her four decades in Australian literature. The first was a man who remains a household name: Henry Lawson, bush poet, author of iconic stories like The…

The Conversation

The Feds Sue New York Landlords for Not Allowing a Tenant's Emotional Support Cat

The Department of Housing and Urban Development argues in its complaint that a failure to allow emotional support animals amounts to illegal disability discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

Reason

WHO releases its first-ever report on global impact of high BP, states approximately four in every five not treated adequately

The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report noted that approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage, 76 million deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050. Hypertension is the most important risk factor for death and…

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The NDIS has a parent problem. Changes could involve parents more in disability support and reduce stress

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has seen increasing numbers of children with developmental delay or disability receive support within clinical settings. It’s also seen reduced support in other settings, including home and school.

The Conversation

Bill C-22 will provide income security to Canadians with disabilities, but it needs to be done right

Canada’s first national disability benefit, Bill C-22, received royal assent on June 22, 2023. The bill was reintroduced in 2022 after initially being tabled two years prior.

The Conversation

70% of Australian students with a disability are excluded at school – the next round of education reforms can fix this

The National School Reform Agreement is made about once every five years in Australia. This is the main way the federal government can steer changes in how Australian schools are run.

The Conversation

Government shelves socio-economic data of Persons with Disabilities as disability database goes online

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is justifying the move by questioning the “quality” of the socio-economic data collected.

The Hindu

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Off track: the struggle for people with disabilities on Melbourne’s tram network

Disability advocate says there is ‘no political will’ to make accessibility upgrades as Brunswick residents plan rally

The Guardian - AU

How Canada can make better progress on disability inclusion

According to the World Health Organization, around 16 per cent of the world’s population, just over one billion people, are living with a disability. In Canada, research shows that up to 30 per cent of Canadians are living with a disability. That includes people with mental health conditions, mobility issues…

The Conversation

For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate

When SCD was included in the list of disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, patients could only avail disability certificates with a one-year validity.

The Hindu

People with dyslexia can bring unique strengths and advantages to the workplace

Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the world, and up to 15 to 20 per cent of the population has a language-based learning disability. If you don’t have dyslexia yourself, you likely know someone who does.

The Conversation

Paul Simon says he is ‘beginning to’ accept his hearing loss

Having a disability ‘changes how you interact with life’, singer-songwriter says, months after revealing he has almost completely lost hearing in his left ear

The Guardian - AU

Marginalised groups ‘locked out of democracy’ by voter ID rules

A report by MPs and peers found that the policy led to racial and disability discrimination in England’s local elections in May.

The Independent UK

Voter ID in England led to racial and disability discrimination, report finds

Exclusive: All-party report on rules governing 2023 local elections calls voter ID system a ‘poisoned cure’

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Why Sen. Duckworth slammed cartoon mocking Senators as disabled and aged

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., blasts a cartoon in Roll Call saying in a ‘poor attempt to comment on the age of some senators, this cartoon inherently is ageist and ableist.’

The Guardian - AU

NDIS providers should be forced to fund ombudsman to address complaints, disability advocates say

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission accused of failing to address price-gouging and unscrupulous service providers

WEKU

He's a singer, a cop and the inspiration for a Netflix film about albinism in Africa

"Can You See Us?" is the story of a boy growing up with albinism in Zambia. His father spurns him, his peers attack him. It's based on the life of John Chiti, who spoke to NPR about his experiences.

The Guardian - UK

I learned to love my disabled body – why can’t my non-disabled friends love theirs?

For years I blamed my disability for my adolescent unhappiness. Then, as an adult, I learned to embrace and celebrate my body. I wish others could do the same

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No evidence to show whether autism health passports are effective - new review

Health passports were developed to help patients better communicate their needs with medical staff by allowing people to record details about their disability or health condition. They are sometimes known as a communication passport, healthcare passport or a hospital passport and can be digital or on paper.

The Guardian - UK

Work capability test changes ‘could cost some claimants £400 a month’

Campaigners say move could lead to many disabled people having to seek work when they are not well enough

WEKU

Former NFL players speak out against the league's handling of disability benefits

While the lawsuit lists 10 players, attorneys representing the former players say the lawsuit represents thousands who have filed for benefits before them.

The Independent UK

Reforms to disability benefits hopes to encourage more people into employment as charities voice concern

Disability charities have warned the changes could cause ‘huge anxiety’ and force people into work when they are not well enough

The Independent UK

Disabled could be offered more support to work from home under benefits reforms

Changes to Work Capability Assessments would help people ‘move off benefits and towards the jobs market’, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said.

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‘This Should Have Never Happened’: Qld Govt Apologises For Neglect Of Brothers W/ Autism

Between June 2000 and May 2020, there were at least 30 occasions where the concerns about the bothers were raised with Queensland authorities.

The Guardian - AU

‘Should never have happened’: Queensland apologises for neglect and abuse of brothers with autism

Disability royal commission finds state should have done more to protect pair, who were found malnourished in house with dead father

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