Supreme Court blocks state from executing inmate with borderline intellectual disability The Supreme Court outlawed the execution of intellectually disabled individuals in a landmark 2002 ruling The Independent UK · May 21
Blind UK pop producer to take legal action over alleged lack of support at work after surgery Disability rights campaigner Robin Millar reveals he is taking owners of music business he founded to a tribunal The Guardian - UK · May 21
Everyday Independence: A Practical Guide to Disability Aids and Assistive Living Disability aids, often called assistive devices or assistive technology, are designed to help people live more independently, safely, and comfortably. These tools range from simple household supports to advanced mobility equipment, and they play a vital role in improving quality of life. In fact, assistive products can include everything from… inkl · May 21
Woman Can’t Stand Her Boyfriend Over His Weird And Entitled Behavior: “This Triggers Me So Much” Dating someone with a learning disability can, at times, be incredibly challenging. If you can’t communicate with them properly, if you always feel on different pages and out of sync, it can lead to lots of frustration, guilt, and even anger. You start to wonder whether the relationship is even… Bored Panda · May 21
NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS. AAP · May 20
Australians with Down syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts to social activities ‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says The Guardian - AU · May 19
The government plans to tighten NDIS eligibility. Here’s what’s likely to change Amid the noise and spectacle of budget week, one significant policy change has slipped largely under the radar. Health Minister Mark Butler introduced changes that, if passed by parliament, will tighten access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Conversation · May 17
Why Some Children Lose SSI Benefits After Turning 18 — Even With an Autism Diagnosis For many families, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a child with autism provides essential financial stability. The monthly payments often help cover therapy costs, transportation, educational support, and daily living expenses that insurance may not fully pay for. That is why many parents are shocked when they receive a… Kids Ain't Cheap · May 17
5 Reasons Families of Special Needs Children Get Denied SSI the First Time Parents of children with disabilities often apply for Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as SSI benefits for special needs children, expecting the process to be straightforward. Instead, many families receive a denial letter after months of paperwork, doctor visits, and financial stress. The reality is that first-time denials are extremely… Kids Ain't Cheap · May 15
DWP criticised for PIP changes excluding young people under 25 Disability charities have said the plans penalise young people ‘because of their age’ The Independent UK · May 15
Texas man who experts said was intellectually disabled is executed for retired professor’s killing Edward Busby Jr. has become the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982 The Independent UK · May 15
NDIS reform to clean-up fraud, improve care: providers Sweeping NDIS reforms will enforce tougher provider registration requirements and improve the quality of support for all, an inquiry has been told. AAP · May 14
NDIS cuts could leave some participants with a funding gap. How will the changes affect you? Proposals also grant the health minister power to change disability support rules without state or territory approval. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · May 14
$5 Trillion Crisis: New Study Warns Diabetes Will Devastate Global Economy by 2050 A study warns diabetes may cost the global economy over $5 trillion by 2050, highlighting its impact on productivity and growth across 190 countries. Latin Times · May 14
The Conversation · May 14 The government wants to save $463m by tightening disability support to school students. What’s going on? The federal government has announced a new “safeguard” around how funding is spent to support school students with disabilities.
The Conversation · May 13 As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs? Thinking about autism has evolved.
Budget and the Bees · May 13 9 SSA Updates Women Need to Make After Major Life Events to Avoid Benefit Delays Life changes can happen quickly, but many women do not realize how those moments can affect their Social Security records and future payments. A marriage, divorce, new job, disability, or even a change of address can create paperwork issues that delay benefits for months if the Social Security Administration does…
The Independent UK · May 13 Paedophile who faked severe disability has lies exposed by CCTV A paedophile who faked a severe disability to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse was caught out by CCTV.
International Business Times UK · May 13 $5 Trillion Crisis: New Study Warns Diabetes Will Devastate Global Economy by 2050 A study warns diabetes may cost the global economy over $5 trillion by 2050, highlighting its impact on productivity and growth across 190 countries.
Budget and the Bees · May 13 10 States Expanding Property Tax Relief for Disabled Homeowners This Year Rising home values and inflation are putting serious pressure on homeowners across the country, especially those living with disabilities and fixed incomes. In response, several states are expanding property tax relief programs aimed at helping disabled homeowners stay in their homes without facing crushing tax bills. These updates include larger…
The Guardian - AU · May 13 Australians will need to exhaust ‘all appropriate’ treatment options to access NDIS under proposed rules Exclusive: Sweeping overhaul expected to be introduced to parliament Thursday as Greens warn proposal is ‘extraordinarily alarming’
MyLifeXP · May 13 Why Even Gods Feared This Married Woman’s Curse In Hindu mythology, there are stories that go beyond miracles. Stories where devotion becomes more powerful than destiny itself. One such forgotten legend is the story of Varuni a woman whose purity and loyalty were said to be so powerful that even the Sun God stopped rising. This is not…
inkl · May 13 How Disability Law Applies to Complex Benefit Claims In Providence, a city shaped by historic neighborhoods, major hospitals, and a steady flow of working professionals
The Guardian - AU · May 12 Huge cuts to national disability insurance scheme aim to save more than $36bn in budget’s largest single measure NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIA