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Jean Wilson obituary

Co-founder of the charity Sightsavers and tireless campaigner for the education of blind children

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Disability and access to justice in four African countries: strong laws, weak in practice

South Africa has a reputation as one of the most progressive countries on the African continent when it comes to disability rights.

The Conversation · Feb 25

Many Social Security Recipients Are Updating Bank Info the Wrong Way — And It Could Delay Their Payments

Every month, about 70 million people receive benefits through the Social Security Administration. That includes retirees, people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, and those who rely on Supplemental Security Income. Nearly all of those payments arrive through direct deposit. When everything works, it works beautifully.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 25

40% of Stanford undergrads receive disability accommodations—but it’s become a college-wide phenomenon as Gen Z try to succeed in the current climate

Colleges are seeing unprecedented demand for disability accommodations as Gen Z faces continued struggles with mental health—and a desire to find new ways to succeed with the tools they’ve been given.

Fortune · Feb 21

7 Exemption Renewal Failures That Cancel Tax Breaks

A tax break feels solid and dependable right up until the moment it disappears. One overlooked renewal notice, one unchecked box, one missed filing, and the benefit you counted on can evaporate, leaving you with a larger bill and a smaller sense of control.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 17

University of Michigan student accused of using AI for college papers sues for disability discrimination

The lawsuit claims professors mistook symptoms of her disability for signs of AI generation — which the student vehemently denies

The Independent UK · Feb 17

10 Social Security Errors Newly Divorced People Make

You just ended a marriage. Now you need to protect your future income with the same determination you used to rebuild your life.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 16

Alton Towers owner U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

Theme park owner COO apologises after petition to reverse the decision reaches 25,000

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Guy Sees Dollar Signs As Veteran Bro’s Pay Increases, Hands Him The Rent Bill Like It’s His “Duty”

A veteran thought sharing an apartment with his brother would be simple: a fair split of rent and responsibilities, but as his VA disability rating increased, so did his brother’s demands. What started as a reasonable 60/40 arrangement has turned into a battle over who should pay for everything, with…

Bored Panda · Feb 12

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.

AAP · Feb 11