Disability pay set to rise The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) plans to seek cabinet approval next month to raise the monthly disability allowance from 800 baht to 1,000 baht. Bangkok Post · Jun 30
The Code Words Schools Use When Denying Services Parents often leave school meetings feeling confused rather than informed because the language used can sound supportive while revealing very little. Many educators work hard to help students, but school districts also operate within staffing, budget, and legal constraints that influence these conversations. Learning to recognize common code words doesn’t… Kids Ain't Cheap · Jun 28
Three ways climate action can be more inclusive for 1.3 billion disabled people Imagine a global political summit that shapes the future of our planet where one of the most populated countries in the world does not have a voice? This may seem unlikely, but currently 1.3 billion disabled people (nearly the population of China) do not have formal representation at policy talks… The Conversation · Jun 26
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jenny McAllister on ‘confronting but necessary’ NDIS reforms A sweeping overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is on hold until at least August, after the federal government agreed to an eight-week extension to its NDIS bill, along with amendments, in exchange for Greens support for passing its tax changes. The Conversation · Jun 25
Stage set for House to take up major GOP veterans bill A manager’s amendment filed ahead of this week’s scheduled floor consideration of a sweeping package of veterans legislation would tweak some key language in the bill, but leave untouched the most controversial part of the measure. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., filed an amendment last week with… Roll Call · Jun 23
View from The Hill: Longer NDIS inquiry is bad for the government, costing ‘a few hundred million dollars’ The Greens have secured an eight-week extension of the Senate inquiry into the government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation – but declared they will vote against it regardless. The Conversation · Jun 23
Labor reaches deal with the Greens to pass changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms Minor party says it has also negotiated an extension to the inquiry into controversial changes to the NDIS The Guardian - AU · Jun 23
Dane’s payout for historical sexual abuse meant the NDIS slashed his funding. He and his mum are fighting back Dane Waites lives with profound autism, a severe intellectual disability and bipolar disorder. His support plan was cut and he can no long afford key services The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
CEO Calls Out Discrimination After British Airways Staff Allegedly Refuse to Let Her Board Flight Due to Her Being in a Wheelchair A model and business executive has called out British Airways after she claimed that staff would not allow her to board a flight on account of her flying alone while being in a wheelchair. Samanta Bullock said she has flown alone many times in the past without issue and claims… The Mary Sue · Jun 19
AAP · Jun 19 FED:Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed Disability advocates are urging the federal government to consider making changes to their planned reform of the NDIS as a final report is again delayed.
AAP · Jun 19 Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed Disability advocates are urging the federal government to consider making changes to their planned reform of the NDIS as a final report is again delayed.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19 The NDIS has given Joe vital social skills. Funding cuts leave his mother fearing how he will ‘do life’ The 22-year-old, who has Down syndrome, relies on social and community programs – half of which are set to be axed from the disability insurance scheme
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 Disability by David Turner review – a revelatory new history This study of the struggle for rights includes incredible personal stories that we should all be more familiar with