Annecto Incorporated, a prominent Australia-based provider of aged care and disability support services, announced it will cease all operations in July 2025, ending more than 70 years of service across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, and the ACT. By 9News Serving over 3,000 clients and employing around 1,000 staff, the closure results from “service model shifts” and […]
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Disability rights activists gathered outside UK government offices in Glasgow this week to protest what they call a “hostile and dehumanising” benefits system. The demonstration, led by campaign group Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), called for urgent reform of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its treatment of disabled people. By Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco
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Living with a disability can come with physical, emotional, and social challenges—but it doesn’t mean you can’t thrive in your body. In a powerful piece for Psychology Today, writer and disability advocate Dr. Lauren Muhlheim shares how people with disabilities can reclaim body confidence and wellbeing, even in a world that often sends ableist and
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Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has received national recognition for its outstanding support of students with disabilities. At the 2025 South African Disability Alliance (SADA) Awards, NMU was honoured with the University Disability Inclusion Award, celebrating its consistent efforts to foster an inclusive and empowering learning environment. By Faith Mtwana – The Herald The university’s Disability
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Retina South Africa invites you to help shape the future of assistive technologies across Africa. On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting an online stakeholder session focused on updating its Priority Assistive Products List (APL)—a vital guide that recommends essential assistive devices, such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, and communication tools, for
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to fast-track progress on disability inclusion, following delays in implementing key commitments made in government strategies. By Igor Scheurkogel – DA The DA says many provinces have yet to adopt or enforce accessibility policies aligned with the White Paper on the Rights
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Disability rights campaigners in London are speaking out after the Labour Party failed to include any disabled people on its shortlist for local candidates in a recent selection process. By The Canary The decision has drawn sharp criticism from activists and community members, who say it reflects a broader pattern of exclusion and underrepresentation of
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For many individuals living with a learning disability, everyday life can feel isolating, overwhelming, and misunderstood. Despite growing awareness, barriers to inclusion persist—particularly in education, healthcare, and employment. By Garima Sadhwani – Financial Express A recent story shared by Financial Express highlights the experience of Rory, a young man with a learning disability, who describes
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South Australia’s largest and fastest-growing chain of disability-exclusive gyms has expanded its footprint with the opening of two new clinics this month, offering more accessible fitness options for people living with disability. By Bella McGreevy – Glam Adelaide Active Gym, known for its fully inclusive facilities and adaptive programs, now operates multiple centres tailored specifically
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Disability advocates have warned that the UK Labour Party’s proposed arts job scheme could unintentionally exclude disabled creatives due to limitations around Access to Work support and a lack of built-in inclusion safeguards. By The Guardian The policy, which forms part of Labour’s election pledge to revive Britain’s cultural sector, proposes the creation of thousands
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