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Wednesday, May 1

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Disney+’s ‘Shardlake’ Star Opens Up About Disability Representation In TV

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The star of Disney+’s Shardlake has addressed having a different disability to the character he portrays in the C.J. Sansom adaptation, which launches today. Arthur Hughes, who was the first person with a disability to portray Richard III…

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DWP PIP assessment criteria in full as huge disability benefit changes underway

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared the full list of PIP assessment criteria - including the descriptors and points - as part of its consultation into reforms of disability benefits

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Bolton man with disabilities not had bins emptied for 8 weeks

A 77-year-old Bolton man with disabilities has shared his frustrations after his bins have not been collected for more than eight weeks

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Disability: Doctor assumed woman using wheelchair did not have sex

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Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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‘The best experience we had:’ Summer programs at Orlando education center helps children with disabilities

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Summer is almost here, so many families are looking for summer camps to keep their kids busy. But for parents with children with special needs, it can be tough to find a good fit.

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DWP latest as some conditions will no longer qualify for PIP in disability benefits crackdown

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DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the proposals aimed at providing a 'fair and compassionate' system

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Tightening of disability benefits system on cards

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THE country is considering making changes to disability and mental health benefit payments as prime minister Rishi Sunak aims to… Continue reading Tightening of disability benefits system on cards

How European disability tech startups are leveraging AI

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Making life better for people with disabilities is a laudable goal, but accessibility tech hasn’t traditionally been popular among VCs. In 2022, disability tech companies attracted around $4 billion in early-stage investments, which was a…

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Students as young as five with disabilities disproportionately suspended from Australia’s schools

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Guardian Australia data analysis shows suspensions are increasing in most states. Students with disabilities are overrepresented

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16,000 people with disabilities are in institutions. Here's what experts say should change.

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"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."

People of State Pension age on disability benefits may be due extra top-up of £326 each month

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Pensioners claiming Carer’s Allowance may also be eligible for an extra payment of £182.40 each month.

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DWP PIP changes and what they mean for you amid overhaul of disability benefit system

Here is everything you need to know about the Government's plans to change Personal Independence Payments

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New Adult Disability Payment update for people challenging their award decision

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More than half of redeterminations are successful, or partially successful.

Four DWP changes coming in disability benefits and PIP crackdown - from axed payments to eligibility

Yesterday the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published its "Modernising Support Green Paper".

DWP update on which conditions will no longer qualify for PIP in disability benefits crackdown

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said the proposals aimed at providing a "fair and compassionate" system with "bespoke" support.

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Disability claims can’t be made on ‘unverifiable assertions’, argues Sunak in benefits crackdown

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Critics argue that the PM is using mental health as a political culture war ahead of local elections this week

Monday, Apr 29

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Gov. DeSantis announces major investments in services for those with developmental disabilities

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Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Monday morning at a news conference at The Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, a facility created by professional golfer Ernie Els to support individuals with autism.

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Florida directs $2.2 billion to services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak from an autism foundation in Jupiter.

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Disability benefit clampdown: Some people just struggle with ‘ups and downs of everyday life’, says Tory minister

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Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride appeared to suggest some people who were labelled as having “serious mental health conditions” were simply struggling with the “ups and downs of life” during a live interview on Monday (29 April).

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Video shows woman attack man with disabilities, attempt to steal crutch in Houston

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Video surveillance from the store shows the woman hitting the man, 63, several times and attempting to steal his crutch.