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Tuesday, Jul 9

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Young children with disabilities are excluded from national physical activity monitoring. That needs to change.

theconversation.com

Given the physical, social and economic prioritization of physical activity in our society, why are young children with disabilities missed from physical activity monitoring and reporting?

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How I Turned My Learning Disabilities Into a Superpower

This article outlines my journey from struggling with multiple learning disabilities to recognizing my unique abilities as a strength. It explains how leveraging my personality, interests, and instincts helped me build self-confidence and…

Blue plaque for disability rights campaigner to be unveiled in Whitley Bay

Mary Greaves will be honoured posthumously with a blue plaque for her work furthering the cause of disabled people

'I quit sales to be a sex worker for people with trauma and disabilities'

Charlie Stephens from South Yorkshire has worked in the sex industry for five years

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

medicalxpress.com

For patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a study published online July 2 in the Annals of Internal…

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Taoiseach to appoint Donegal disability campaigner to Seanad

www.irishtimes.com

Nikki Bradley, a cancer survivor, is a motivational speaker who works with disability organisations

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Lost Voice Guy inspires young people with disabilities to take part in the Great North Run

Lee Ridley, Patron of North East's Smile For Life Children's Charity, has inspired five young adults to put on their running shoes and take to the world's most famous half-marathon with him

Disney Parkgoers Upset With New Disability Access Service

Disney’s recent modifications to its Disability Access Service (DAS) have sparked controversy among disabled guests and has prompted calls for change.

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PWDs demand amendment to Disability Act, 10% from Social Investments

www.vanguardngr.com

In the wake of growing economic hardship in the country, Persons With Disabilities PWDs have proposed an amendment to the 2018 Disability Act to mandate Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs to cede 10 per cent of their social…

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Eighteen homebuyer assistance programs offering up to $117,000 are available to help people with disabilities and family caregivers purchase or modify a home

www.send2press.com

ATLANTA, Ga., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Disability Pride Month in July, Down Payment Resource (DPR) is highlighting 18 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs that are specifically designed to support people with…

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Newcastle City Council to deliver social care support to people with disabilities and neurodivergence

The new approach comes from a partnership with Skills for People and uses Peer Community Connectors who offer support.

Monday, Jul 8

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Free water sports clinic in Fairfax Co. this weekend for children with disabilities

wtop.com

At a free event in Virginia this weekend, children with physical or developmental disabilities will get to go water skiing, kayaking, tubing, paddle boarding, canoeing and more.

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I’m a ‘holistic’ sex worker — I help people with disabilities, mental illnesses experience intimacy

nypost.com

From sensory massages and naked cuddles and occasional full-service, Charlie says it's a chance for people to "be themselves".

Labour must drop Tory PIP and disability benefit reforms, top charities insist

inews.co.uk

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall warned existing plans will push disabled people into poverty

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Disneyland new limits on disability access has parkgoers upset, calling for change

www.foxbusiness.com

Following new changes to Disney's disability access service for parkgoers in California and Florida, guests are demanding action following denials.

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India News | Supreme Court Lays Guidelines on Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities in Visual Media

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Monday laid down guidelines in connection with portrayal of the persons with disabilities (PWD) by visual media and directed to avoid language that individualises…

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Council named as a Disability Confident Leader

www.coventry.gov.uk

The Council’s work for diversity, accessibility and inclusion has seen it earn the title of Disability Confident Leader.

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People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could also be due wide range of extra benefits

The devolved payment is expected to replace PIP for all claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.

England fans slammed for cruel ‘DusselDwarf’ chant to woman with disability at Euro 2024

www.mirror.co.uk

A group of England fans were filmed chanting at the woman with dwarfism in Dusseldorf, where the Three Lions beat Switzerland in the quarter finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday