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Rishi Sunak targets 'mental health' sicknotes with £12bn benefit cut vow - that will limit claimants citing anxiety as a disability

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Rishi Sunak is pledging to cut £12 billion from the welfare bill by limiting the ability of claimants to cite mental health conditions such as anxiety as a disability.

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JONAPWD rues absence of Disability Commission in Enugu, seeks Gov Mbah’s intervention

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The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Enugu State chapter, has expressed concern over the absence of a Disability Commission in the State. The group made the concern in a communiqué issued after its 2-day…

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The disability comedy besting blockbusters in France

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PARIS, June 8 ― A low-budget French comedy about a camp for disabled people has become a “societal phenomenon” in France...

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Diseases, conflict increasing cases of disabilities in West Africa – ECOWAS

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ECOWAS wants zero disabilities in the region as it adopts an Action Plan on the Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities following a two-speaker deliberation. This is the second day of discourse on the necessary action plan to ensure…

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Erb's Palsy explained as Love Islander is first on show with the disability

The Love Island 2024 contestant is the first ever to go on the ITV dating show with the condition

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‘Quad Gods’ Review: HBO’s Esports Documentary Upends One-Size-Fits-All Disability Storytelling

Premiering at Tribeca, Jess Jacklin's film looks at three members of an all-quadriplegic esports team that blends rehab, socializing and competition.

Friday, Jun 7

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Minnesota State Fair employee's case led to new law expanding definition of disability

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The Human Rights Act now covers intermittent health issues such as cancer in remission, diabetes and epilepsy

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ECOWAS Ministers in charge of disabilities to adopt action plan on social inclusion

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Nigeria has advocated for employment of persons with disabilities at the ECOWAS Commission as part of the Commission’s effort to prioritise inclusion. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation…

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Blind comedian Chris McCausland confesses having children 'terrified him' as he worried about being a 'half dad' due to disability as he takes huge step 'signing up to Strictly'

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The star, 46, explained he used to avoid highlighting his blindness and refused to do anything he could have done better if he was fully-sighted, including being a father.

Thursday, Jun 6

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More calls to U.S. poison control centers end in disability or death

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America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death, a new report finds.

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Jake Gyllenhaal reveals he has a secret disability and says it’s improved his acting

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The Road House star has opened up about his hidden disability which some fans aren't even aware of

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'It's an awkward thing to bring up': Love Island's Patsy opens up to Munveer about her disability and how living with Erb's Palsy impacts her life

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Love Island's Patsy Field opened up to Munveer Jabbal about her disability and how living with Erb's Palsy impacts her life on Wednesday's episode.

Wednesday, Jun 5

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Love Island fans praise contestant for opening up about hidden disability

Patsy Field bravely opened up to another islander about her lifelong condition, Erb's Palsy

Love Island’s Patsy opens up to Munveer about her disability and living with Erb’s Palsy

PATSY Field has opened up about her disability and living with Erb’s Palsy in the Love Island villa.

Love Island’s Patsy opens up to Munveer about her disability and living with Erb’s Palsy

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PATSY Field has opened up about her disability and living with Erb’s Palsy in the Love Island villa.

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FG To Seal Offices Inaccessible To Persons With Disabilities

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The senior special assistant to the president on special needs and equal opportunities, Mohammed Abba-Isa, has announced that public offices lacking accessibility for people with disabilities will be sealed. Abba-Isa disclosed that…

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Abia: EU, RoLAC Empowerment Programme Excite Citizens With Disability

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The inclusion of Abia State in the European Union (EU)-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea) has raised the hope of persons with…

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FG to seal offices not accessible to people with disability

…president to launch accessibility committee The senior special assistant to the president on special needs and equal opportunities, Mohammed Abba-Isa, has said the public offices not accessible to people living...