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Monday, Apr 22

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Choice and control: people with disability feel safer when they can select their NDIS providers

theconversation.com

Structuring the NDIS around principles of choice and control recognised that not having those things puts people with disability in more vulnerable situations. That’s true for support workers, too.

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‘Absolute tragedy’ as well known and loved disability blogger dies suddenly

Rochelle Hern, aka Rochelle on Wheels, died unexpectedly aged just 30

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Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope

www.thehindu.com

The promises made in manifestos of the Congress and the CPI(M) on disability rights spell hope that India could be ready to shift the Overton window on the issue

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The Guardian view on disability, illness and work: there is no 'sicknote culture' in Britain | Editorial

www.theguardian.com

Rishi Sunak’s latest plan to cut benefits was presented in misleading packaging

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Mom opens cafe to employ people with disabilities

www.cbsnews.com

The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people — 80% have a disability.

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Disability Week 2024 project call

www.brussels.be

The City of Brussels supports local associations active in the field of equal opportunities that, from 29 November to 6 December, offer activities on the City's territory with the aim of:

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Academics with disabilities: South African universities need an overhaul to make them genuinely inclusive

theconversation.com

If universities want to be truly inclusive, that must extend to people with disabilities, whether they are students or staff.

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Colorado's Weed-Theme License Plate Auction Kicks Off: Bid Now, Help Raise Money For Disability Causes

www.benzinga.com

How would you like to buy a vanity plate that will help fund a good cause and let the world know what your favorite pastime is?

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The newest employer perk: Disability coverage for your kids

www.axios.com

Soon, your employer may help cover your bills in case your kid gets seriously sick or disabled.

‘Sr. Claire’ centre offers hope to children with intellectual disabilities

www.vaticannews.va

“In some ethnic groups of Sub-Saharan Africa, people with intellectual disabilities are often marginalized,” says Sr. Claudia Samba, FCSM who has worked with children with intellectual disabilities in both Senegal and Mauritania for eight…

Barton House tenant who complained of disability discrimination wins apology from council

www.bristolpost.co.uk

'My house was like a building site for a month, half my stuff is still packed up to this day'

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Disability benefit won’t lift Canadians in need above poverty line: advocates

globalnews.ca

Despite being touted by the Liberals as the budget’s largest line item, critics say the funding won't help the 1.4 million disabled people living in poverty across Canada.

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Kenya: Special Advisor On International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Kenya

allafrica.com

Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara is traveling to Kenya April 22 to 26 to meet with host government officials to support continued U.S.-Kenyan relations on the development of assistive technology,…

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‘A real letdown’: Disabled B.C. man reacts to federal disability benefit

globalnews.ca

“It was almost like a dagger going through my heart — a real letdown,” the B.C. man said. “After finding out that it was only $200, it was very disheartening.”

Sunday, Apr 21

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Yobe: Female Persons Living With Disability Receive Food Basket

independent.ng

As part of efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the state citizens, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to periodically support People Living with Disability (PLWD) and other vulnerable…

Saturday, Apr 20

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Furious Tara Davis-Woodhall Claps Back at Track and Field Haters Over Husband’s Disability Hate: “Uneducated Noobs”

The world is cognizant of track and field prodigy Tara Davis-Woodhall’s prominence on track when she zips past her rivals. At the recent 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, the 24-year-old nabbed the gold podium in the long jump…

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Why Africa countries should scale up disability advocacy

sundiatapost.com

(SUNDIATA POST)-The year 2023 took an unexpected turn for Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation (WHO) when she lost her left eye due to brain tumour. On that day in a bustling street in…

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‘No child is left behind’: Mother, advocate provides resources for Somali American children with disabilities

www.bostonglobe.com

Asha Abdullahi, a Somali immigrant and a mother of five, noticed gaps in the system when her son was diagnosed with autism. The Roslindale-based center she founded helps fill those voids.

Friday, Apr 19

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Sunak’s disability benefit shake-up means an anxious time for many

inews.co.uk

Both the Tories and Labour should clarify their election plans quickly

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