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Friday, Jul 12

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Christine McGuinness in disability row before issuing denial over love life after Paddy split

The model and TV personality took to social media with a string of updates after a quiet period

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Australia’s migration rules are tough on people with disabilities

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If your health and welfare costs could exceed $58,250 USD over a maximum of 10 years, you fail Australia's visa medical requirements.

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Ghana: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of Persons With Disabilities

allafrica.com

We write in advance of the 31st session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ("the Committee") and its review of Ghana.[1] This submission highlights areas of concern that Human Rights Watch hopes will inform the…

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People of State Pension age on disability benefits may be due an extra £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.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to Launch Disabilities, Representation and Film Program: ‘It’s Our Duty To Share Those Narratives’

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will launch the Disabilities, Representation and Film program July 13 in commemoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law in July of 1990. Organized by Christiana Ybarra,…

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Australia’s migration policy and disability discrimination

www.marketplace.org

Australia is sometimes called a “migration nation,” as a third of its population was born abroad. That said, people with disabilities are often not welcome. Many foreigners with disabilities or serious medical conditions are routinely…

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Kent Cricket Disability Forum: Kent Access 2024 Roundup

www.kentcricket.co.uk

On 27 June, Kent Cricket was proud to host its first Disability Forum. This forum was open to all of Kent Cricket’s disabled supporters/members with...

Preparing an Inclusive Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals, Innisfree Hotels Partners With Project SEARCH To Train Young People with Disabilities

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Innisfree Hotels prides itself on being an Employer of Choice in the communities across the Southeastern U.S. where it owns and manages properties. One of the ways it stands out is through an inclusive partnership with Project SEARCH, a…

US special advisor on disability rights hails The Independent’s Ukraine investigation: ‘Not an acceptable loss’

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Sara Minkara says 18-month investigation into at least 500 people with disabilities being forcibly removed to into Russia and Russian-held territory is ‘important’ in highlighting impact of war on a vulnerable community

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PIP cheat mum claimed £20k in disability benefits despite running 10k races

Sara Morris exaggerated the extent of her Multiple Sclerosis symptoms

Disability charity reacts to Labour’s DWP Back to Work plan with benefits changes

www.walesonline.co.uk

The three pillars of the Back to Work plan and changes around job centres were unveiled today, with disability experts weighing in on the possible changes facing people on benefits

Disability charity reacts to Labour’s DWP benefits changes Back to Work plan

www.express.co.uk

Labour's Back to Work scheme urged to reassure disabled people who are "too unwell to work" that they won't be "forced into unsuitable jobs"

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DC has to turn over transportation plan for students with disabilities, judge says

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D.C. has to turn over its transportation plan for students with disabilities this fall, a District Court judge said Thursday.

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Disability not an excuse to turn beggar – Foundation

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The Hope Builders, a foundation for the physically challenged, has advised people living with disabilities not to see their condition as an excuse to turn a beggar. Rather, the foundation said PWDs can leverage their condition to be…

Thursday, Jul 11

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In-hospital delirium increases risk for functional disability, cognitive impairment

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In-hospital delirium among older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 is associated with increased functional disability and cognitive impairment postdischarge, according to a study published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open.

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New 41-home estate set to be ‘safe and secure place for people with disabilities'

The site will have affordable, later living housing and supported accommodation for people with a learning disabilitiy or autism

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Man with disability feels ‘trapped’ on 4th floor without elevator due to power outage

kvia.com

By Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — At the open window, at the end of the hall, is where Robert Ashley spent the better part of three days. There is minimal electricity in Building 3 at the Villas at…