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We Might Regret This review – brilliant disabled-led comedy continues to skewer its targets

Filmed last summer as the government sought to cut disability benefits, this groundbreaking show about an artist and her best friend is laugh-out-loud funny

The Guardian - UK

Jean Wilson obituary

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

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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.

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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.

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Botswana’s hike of old age pensions hasn’t fixed the problem of who cares for the elderly – new study

The government of Botswana in southern Africa dramatically increased the universal old age pension for all citizens aged 65 and above from P830 (about US$63) to P1,400 (about US$106) per month in 2025. Headlines celebrated the near 70% rise in value. For many older citizens struggling with rising food and…

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Georgia Residents: These 5 Homestead Exemptions Could Save You Thousands — Don’t Miss the Filing Deadline

Georgia homeowners are sitting on some of the most valuable property‑tax savings in the Southeast — but only if they file on time. With rising...

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Tourette's on live TV: What the BAFTAs got right, and what they got wrong

Dr Melina Malli is a senior researcher at the University of Oxford, with expertise in studying Tourette’s Syndrome. She reveals what the BAFTA debate really means about disability inclusion in 2026

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NDIS Plan Management in 2026: Navigating Change and Maximising Choice

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been under ongoing scrutiny and transformation as policymakers, participants and advocates push to make the system more sustainable, transparent and responsive.

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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

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

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

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

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

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…

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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.

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Woman Fires Back After Sister Insults Her, Makes Her Husband Go Red And Leaves Her Kids Confused

A childhood accident left her with brain trauma, slurred speech and physical impairments. Despite this, she's worked hard and has just been headhunted for a new job. When her sister said she only got the position because of her disability, she clapped back about how her sibling slept her way…

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The Animal That Can Regrow Its Heart and Brain and Still Remember Everything

There are moments in science that feel less like discovery and more like disbelief. Imagine losing a part of your heart and watching it grow back. Imagine damage to the brain repairing itself without scars, surgery, or therapy. For humans, this sounds impossible. For one extraordinary animal, it is simply…

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The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vital

As I walk into the classroom as a newly graduated teacher, I see children — each with unique abilities, interests and an eagerness to learn. This Ontario classroom was designed to be inclusive — a space where all students, regardless of their needs, can thrive.

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What ‘If I had Legs I’d Kick You’ tells us about mothering and thankless sacrifice

Care work structures much of everyday life, yet it often remains invisible. It’s folded into assumptions about love, responsibility and familial duty rather than recognized as labour.

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‘Overwhelming sense of doom’: NDIS support cuts leave families in fear – and there are more to come

Many small changes since 2024 have ‘added up to one big cut’, advocates say, and the two biggest changes are due to roll out this year

The Independent UK

Autistic and ADHD children to be excluded from disability queue at Alton Towers

The trial will prevent anyone who has difficulty with crowds from using the disability access pass

The Guardian - UK

Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

The Conversation

No diagnoses and no gap fees for physios and speechies. What else do we know about Thriving Kids?

Thriving Kids is back in the spotlight, after the states and territories agreed last week to match the federal government’s A$2 billion dollar investment.

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Rising Send costs will ‘bankrupt’ four in five English local authorities, leaders say

Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028

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6 Benefit Changes Taking Effect in 2026 That Reduce Monthly Support

Imagine waking up, checking your bank account, and wondering why that familiar support check doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. If you’re someone who relies on government benefits—whether Social Security retirement income, food support, disability payments, or healthcare subsidies—some big changes are coming that could quietly nibble away…

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