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Women with disabilities 'underestimated' as battle for equality in science careers heats up

Geologist Melanie Finch knows all about the barriers faced by women pursuing careers in science and mining with even greater challenges for those with disabilities, but these trailblazes are determined to lead the way for the next generation.

ABC News

Swimmer Ellie Cole ready to farewell sport at the Commonwealth Games and take the lead in creating a more inclusive society

Australia's most decorated female Paralympian will retire after the Commonwealth Games and take on a new role creating a more inclusive society.

ABC News

‘DGCA rule for disabled air travellers is an insult’

Disability rights community demands its withdrawal

The Hindu

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Child Development Centre allotted ₹2.8 crore

Funds for projects to check childhood disability, identify rare diseases

The Hindu

I’m new to the Disability Pride movement, and I’m excited to embrace my whole self

It has been the most radical act of self-love to begin dismantling my internalized ableism.

Chicago Sun-Times

Disability should not be a ground to deny boarding, DGCA tells airlines

After outrage, regulator amends rules, asks operators to seek medical opinion

The Hindu

Check if you qualify for new PIP-style benefit online as it opens in seven more areas this week

Adult Disability Payment starts in Fife, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire on July 25.

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British Gas Energy Trust can help people clear fuel bill debt of up to £750

Over a third of the recipients being helped are on disability benefits.

Daily Record

Make a new PIP claim this month and you could get backdated payments by Christmas

The DWP currently takes around 20 weeks to process new claims for the benefit worth up to £627 each month.

Daily Record

DWP makes 7.2m £326 cost of living payments over last week - check if you are due one

People on means-tested benefits should receive the payment by the end of July.

Daily Record

Small changes could bridge communication and cultural gaps for people from refugee backgrounds who need disability support

People with disability and their family members from non-English speaking refugee backgrounds come up against language and communication barriers when they try to access services, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation

Senators seek to clear procedural hurdles on unfinished business

Senate leaders are looking to clear legislation that would expand veterans health and disability benefits after passing a semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science package, but getting both bipartisan priorities done next week will require cooperation from all 100 senators.

Tribune News Service

Meet the Rockets, the all-abilities Australian rules team changing lives and a community

For more than a decade, one Aussie rules team in regional Victoria has ensured all players are included in the experience, no matter their abilities.

ABC News

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open in Fife, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire on July 25.

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Legacy benefit claimants can lose transitional payment protection after managed migration to Universal Credit

DWP shares three ways transitional protection can be terminated.

Daily Record

Claim PIP for these gastrointestinal conditions and you could get up to £627 each month from DWP

More than 25,360 people across the UK are claiming PIP for 25 conditions including Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and IBS.

Daily Record

DWP provides up to £156 each week for 384,000 people with these 70 neurological conditions

Thousands of people across the UK are receiving between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks through PIP.

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Tasha crying a lot due to hidden side of disability, says her dad

Over the last few months, Love Island viewers have watched Tasha struggle with her emotions - most recently after the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge

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Shortages put disability patients at risk

Disability workers are reporting being asked to postpone their leave and work excessive overtime to deal with staff shortages, exacerbated by COVID furloughs.

Tribune News Service

Ask Anna: Disability Pride Month questions about dating disclosures and resuming kinky lifestyles

July is Disability Pride Month — not to be confused with Disability Awareness Month, which is in March. DPM celebrates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and protections as their abled counterparts.

Belfast Live

India Sasha: NI TikToker and disability-rights activist's amazing success over past year

India says when she was younger she never saw anyone on the red carpet with a limb disability like her - but she has become 'that girl'

Nottingham Post

DWP: Who is getting the Cost of Living payment in Nottinghamshire

The latest update

The Guardian - UK

‘I see price rises of 25-50%’: how inflation is affecting people with a disability or illness

With the rate at 9.4%, UK households are feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis

Daily Record

Those on benefits in Lanarkshire council qualify for 40 hours free driving lessons this summer

Learner drivers will still need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests

Daily Record

Claim PIP for migraines or headaches and you could get up to £627 each month from DWP

More than 1,480 people with dizziness are also receiving between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.

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