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Judy Heumann, disability rights activist, dies at age 75

Judy Heumann, a renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of disabled people, has died at age 75

The Independent UK

DWP PIP health conditions most likely to receive weekly payments up to £156

Whether a benefit is given or now depends on how much a condition or health issue impacts someone's daily living and mobility needs.

Nottingham Post

Activist Judy Heumann led a reimagining of what it means to be disabled

Heumann was instrumental in pushing to expand the civil rights of Americans with disabilities and continued to advocate for disability rights around the globe. She died on Saturday at age 75.

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Artists unmask disabilities in push to break barriers, challenge attitudes around music in Australia

Australian artists are unmasking their disabilities and pushing to smash barriers and change attitudes in music.

ABC News

Britain's biggest special education school to feature in heartwarming BBC documentary

Ysgol Y Deri in Penarth, Wales, has 540 pupils and is on a mission to use the outings to challenge misconceptions about disability and has now been turned into a three-part documentary

Daily Mirror

New DWP payment rates from next month for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates and thresholds for Tax Credits.

Daily Record

Helping migrants living with a disability now a large part of the Migrant Resource Centre's work

The Migrant Resource Centre has been helping Tasmania's newest arrivals for 40 years, but its work is rapidly evolving. Helping migrants living with a disability through the NDIS is becoming a large part of what the organisation does.

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Draven and Amy didn't always see sport as an option. Now they're helping others realise their dreams

Growing up, the concept of running never felt "humanly possible" to Amy Tobin. That all changed with one device.

ABC News

Consultation into new disability payment invites views on changes to '20-metre’ mobility rule

The consultation aims to make Adult Disability Payment fairer for people in Scotland.

Daily Record

People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £369 each month from DWP

A successful claim for Attendance Allowance may also qualify for a one-off £150 cost of living payment this summer.

Daily Record

'Foodbank trolleys in shops are getting emptier and emptier - things need to change'

Anna Morell, who works for Disability Rights UK, explains how changes to benefits and benefit systems since 2008 have meant that Disabled people have lost payments of around £1,200 on average each year

Daily Mirror

New update on devolved disability payment processing times for people due decision

Backdated payments for Adult or Child Disability Payment are calculated from the date that the person first applied.

Daily Record

PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £156 from DWP

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Daily Record

'Burning shame as Brits from all sections of society were left in Covid's crosshairs'

All Covid support has gone, but there are still shielders – disabled people who know their underlying conditions put them at too great a risk from Covid to venture out and reclaim a fully lived life now

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Daily Record

Older people may be due all three new cost of living payments worth up to £1,350

Cost of living payments for £900, £150 and £300 are set to be made over the 2023/24 financial year.

Daily Record

£150, £300 and £601 cost of living payments are due this year - check if you qualify

The final means-tested cost of living payment of £299 will be made next year.

ABC News

Perth family facing deportation as son's Down syndrome diagnosis deemed taxpayer burden

A young family from India who migrated to Perth faces deportation because their son Aaryan, who has Down syndrome, has been denied permanent residency.

The Independent UK

Accessible air travel: what rights do disabled passengers have at airports and on flights?

Strict rules are laid down by the EU and UK, but these are not always followed

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Daily Record

New cost of living payment eligibility designed by DWP to reduce chances of people missing out on money

The £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.

Daily Record

Parents of children with health issues urged to claim new payment worth up to £172 each week

The devolved benefit is now supporting more than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland.

Daily Record

New £50 heating payment set to be made to around 400,000 people before end of this month

Around 400,000 people on low incomes will be paid over £20m through a new Scottish Government benefit in March.

AAP

'We need homes': disability groups call for action

Groups representing the 1.4 million NSW people with disabilities have called on the major political parties to put inclusion front and centre.

Newcastle Herald

'Deep regret': Life Without Barriers responds to royal commission blast

Andrew Vodic, executive officer of the Community Disability Alliance Hunter, said the findings in the royal commission report were 'disturbing'.

Chronicle Live

'Doctors don't trust me' - Autistic student speaks out over NHS 'barriers'

Newcastle University's Lauren Gilbert spoke of how they had been treated differently by medics because of their autism

Daily Record

People claiming Universal Credit could also be due up to £627 each month on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

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