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Labor accused of ‘steamrolling’ bill to make poverty committee permanent

Greens and David Pocock question why expert panel will not have members with lived experience of economic exclusion and disability

The Guardian - AU

A tussle between the federal and state governments over disability supports is looming. What should happen next?

Over the ten years since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was launched, its design, operations and costs have been scrutinised by governments, the media, the legal system, researchers and people with disability and their advocates.

The Conversation

Thousands on disability benefits to lose extra £5,000 a year in autumn statement

An estimated 370,000 people will be ineligible for incapacity benefits and forced to look for work, Jeremy Hunt announces

The Guardian - UK

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Welfare reforms are a cynical attack on disability benefits, charities say

The Chancellor said many unemployed people ‘can and want to work’ but the ‘system makes that too hard’.

The Independent UK

Charity delivered food to ‘terrified’ disabled people during Covid, inquiry told

Tressa Burke, of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, said the situation was ‘gravely serious’.

The Independent UK

NFL disability program leaves retired Saints tight end hurting and angry

Former Saints tight end Boo Williams needs surgery, medicine and doctors to make the pain in his injured neck subside

The Independent UK

Bosses thought they won the return-to-office wars by imposing rigid policies. Now they’re facing a wave of legal battles

A one-size-fits-all policy may not only lead to legal repercussions but also overlook the diverse needs of a modern workforce.

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Disability advocate hits back at ‘misleading’ claims that NDIS funding is incentivising autism diagnoses

Chief of Children and Young People with Disability Australia says families are simply seeking help for their children, with the NDIS ‘the only place to turn’

The Guardian - AU

Australia's rates of autism should be celebrated – but real-life impact, not diagnosis, should determine NDIS support

Ahead of the release of the government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the topic taking centre stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary disability.

The Conversation

People with disability receive help to advance careers

More than $3 million is going towards a pilot program to help Australians with a disability find a job and enjoy the same career opportunities as others.

AAP

Be My AI integration into Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk will help visually impaired users install a new version of Windows without any external assistance

Microsoft is working closely with Be My Eyes to make its Disability Answer Desk customer service department more accessible to users with visual impairments.

Windows Central

The 15-minute city is a popular planning approach, but relies on ableist assumptions

The 15-minute city is a popular urban planning concept that promotes people living close to essential services, and encourages the use of walking and biking. Public transit is sometimes included in the transport mix, preferred to automobiles, which are largely absent.

The Conversation

Seven Financial Planning Strategies for Physicians

Doctors have added financial planning challenges, such as the necessity of malpractice insurance. Here are seven issues to stay on top of.

Kiplinger

The week in audio: Death of a Code Breaker; A History of the World in Spy Objects; Legacy; Disability and the Adult Industry; The Essay– review

Radio Wales investigates the death of GCHQ’s Gareth Williams; Alice Loxton uncovers snippets of spy lore; and first-time producers deliver BBC radio gold

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Russell T Davies reveals reason behind change to iconic Doctor Who villain: ‘Society has moved on’

Showrunner wanted to avoid ‘associating disability with evil’ when bringing back legendary villain Davros

Newcastle Herald

Hunter disability service to close

'There have been a couple of instances ... that don't pass the pub test'

Evening Standard

Disability pay gap higher than it was a decade ago says TUC

The pay gap between non-disabled and disabled workers is higher than it was a decade ago, according to a new analysis by the Trades Union Congress.

Dynamite News

Mentally unhealthy people are more likely to have multiple medical problems

According to an estimate, over one billion individuals worldwide are suffering from a mental disorder, making it the largest cause of disability. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, proposes self-classification of programmes by broadcasters

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 proposes self-classification of programmes by broadcasters with relevant rating based on content descriptors. Access control measures for restricted viewing and accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities are also provided. Designation of disability grievance redressal officer and penalty for violation of guidelines are proposed.

Chicago Sun-Times

On Veterans Day, don’t forget the unique struggles of those who served

For many veterans, the transition from military to civilian life is fraught with challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder. One-fifth of Illinois veterans have a diagnosed disability related to their military service.

AAP

Elevate 2042: Queensland beyond the 2032 Olympics

The Queensland government has unveiled a bold 20 year plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond with the Elevate 2042 legacy strategy.

The Guardian - UK

Unflinching hologram installation tells stories of UK’s ‘war on the poor’

Manchester’s Museum of Austerity uses AR to depict real people with disabilities who fell through society’s safety net

Kiplinger

Tax Breaks for Veterans: Retirement Pay, Disability and State Tax Exemptions to Know

Veterans may be eligible for certain federal and state tax benefits.

The Conversation

Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals

Research shows that people with disabilities have always been largely excluded and marginalised in societies across the world.

The Guardian - AU

Optus went down and the smart lights came on. And then Marayke was stranded in bed

The Optus outage was devastating for people with disability like Marayke Jonkers who rely on internet-assisted technology for life’s essentials

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