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NSW police watchdog to oversee investigation into arrest of Indigenous man with disability in Taree

Teenager remains in custody and faces seven charges, including hindering or resisting a police officer

The Guardian - AU

A super market to train person with disabilities in life skills

The NIPMR-Cedar super market is the first disability friendly supermarket in the State to provide training in socialisation, money concept and exchange, and the idea of give-and-take among person with disabilities, especially children.

The Hindu

Short story: Work and Income Gothic, by Jack Remiel Cottrell

"The only disability is a bad attitude": the shortest short story in ReadingRoom history (249 words)

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Parents of intellectually challenged children on the warpath

Parents of intellectually challenged children and special schools to intensify protest with marches and sit-in dharnas across 14 districts . Demands include full implementation of Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, timely distribution of package to special schools, rehabilitation of special children, vocational training centres, Unique Disability ID card, and…

The Hindu

For deaf children in Texas foster care, limited accessibility compounds trauma

Advocates say better accounting of deaf and hard-of-hearing children in the state’s care and better access to translators are needed.

The Texas Tribune

NSW Police Launch Investigation Into Violent Arrest Of 18 Y.O. Indigenous Teen With Disability

The officer involved is currently on restricted duties.

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Morning Mail: police investigate violent arrest; Aukus fight in Labor ranks; Indigenous Vietnam veterans identified

Shock at violent arrest of Aboriginal man with disability; Labor seeks to ward off dissent over Aukus nuclear submarine deal; researchers identify 285 Indigenous servicemen who fought in Vietnam

The Guardian - AU

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Aboriginal 18-year-old with disability thrown to ground during NSW police arrest while having seizure

Exclusive: Police launch internal investigation over arrest at Taree, as footage shows officer performing a leg sweep while man is handcuffed

The Guardian - AU

‘Slow progress’ in improving lives of disabled people, says human rights body

A report noted ‘gaps in meaningful engagement between governments and disabled people across many parts of the UK’

The Independent UK

Slow progress on efforts to improve lives of disabled, says human rights body

A report noted ‘gaps in meaningful engagement between governments and disabled people across many parts of the UK’.

The Independent UK

With more than one lakh beneficiaries, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has maximum number of social security pensioners

The number of social security pension beneficiaries have crossed 1 lakh in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, which has the highest number of beneficiaries among all local bodies in Kerala.

The Hindu

Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers

Australian governments spend a lot of money supporting young people with disability to find a job. But the success of these programs has been modest.

The Conversation

No Pseudonymity in Psychological Disability Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

From Doe v. N.Y. City Dep't of Ed., decided today by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil (S.D.N.Y.): This is an employment discrimination case. Plaintiff has worked for the DOE since 2012. Plaintiff alleges that she is "psychologically disabled" and was subjected to discrimination, harassment, and unlawful retaliation at work…. [Plaintiff] contends…

Reason

Tributes as SNP veteran and 'passionate' indy campaigner dies aged 62

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a much-loved former SNP councillor and disability campaigner who has died at the age of 62.

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Plans for three-storey disability group home in Islington

It would be operated by Newcastle based NDIS organisation '4U Care'.

Inverse

This Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide Could Finally Have Viable Treatment Options

Low back pain has ranked first among causes of disability for the last three decades. However, is not inevitable to get it.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: how comedian Adam Hills became an international rugby star

The Last Leg host’s journey to the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup. Plus, the frightening and farcical Then You Run continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Times of India

Is air pollution leading to premature death? Study answers!

According to a worldwide study, the number of premature deaths and years of disability from cardio-vascular ailments attributable to particulate matter air pollution has risen from 26 million in 1990 to 3.5 million in 2019. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, on Wednesday, the study analysed particulate…

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Disability inclusion act proposed by Labor backbencher

Agencies would be required to develop disability inclusion plans.

Newcastle Herald

More than 40 events in expanded disability festival

Dylan Alcott will be the keynote speaker at a lunch as part of the festival.

Newsroom.co.nz

Clock ticks for care and support pay equity deal

Legislation allowing pay equity claims for care and support workers will expire at the end of the year and unions are pushing for the Ministry of Health and the Public Service Commission to come to the party.

The Hindu

Karnataka HC directs State authorities to integrate police IT system with insurance, Transport Department portals

Court directs integration of State Police IT system with Parivahan, Unique Disability ID, Forensic Lab Mgmt Sys for real-time sharing of info on motor vehicle accident cases. Integration to expedite process of filing claim petitions by victims, secure evidence electronically & conduct proceedings expeditiously.

The Conversation

Hunting for a 'golden unicorn': how NZ charities find banks constantly get in the way of them helping people

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to 28,560 registered charities and some 90,000 not-for-profits without charitable registration. From disability advocacy groups and local theatres to sporting clubs, all do vital work in our communities.

The Guardian - US

‘Flu shot cheerleader’ speaks out on being used by anti-vaxxer movement

Desiree Jennings speaks with NBC about being cast into US spotlight in 2009 after seasonal jab led to unexplainable disability

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court notice to Centre on petition challenging exclusion of disabilities from National Family Health Survey

Karnataka High Court orders notice to Centre on PIL questioning exclusion of disabilities from NFHS-6. Petition claims exclusion violates UNCRPD and RPwD Act. Ministry claims NFHS-5 contained disability questions on advise of Department of Empowerment and primary focus of NFHS is maternal and child health.

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