People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the National Disability Insurance Agency’s plan for a new support needs assessment tool, licensing I-CAN version 6 and adapting it through co-design with the disability community. PWDA says this moves assessments away from a clinical or deficit model towards a holistic, rights-based approach aligned with the CRPD. By […]
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The City of Cape Town says the recent Dial-a-Ride court case should prompt national government to act on promised improvements to disability access. The Western Cape Network on Disability brought the matter to the Western Cape High Court, citing inadequate accessibility in the service. By Top Auto In a December 2024 public letter, President Cyril
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A small but determined group of campaigners gathered near Stonehenge on Monday morning (22 September) to protest against what they described as “discriminatory” access restrictions for disabled visitors. The demonstration drew attention to the barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites. By Isaac Maddock – Salisbury
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A new art initiative in Australia is pushing back against conventional portrayals of disability by combining visual storytelling, community collaboration and inclusive design. The project brings together disabled and non-disabled creators to explore identity, representation and agency through multimedia exhibitions. By Shariqua Ahmed – BBC News Participants aim to shift public perception, replacing pity or
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Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, has warned that there can be no real equality without the recognition and protection of sign language rights. Speaking at a government event, he stressed that failing to embed these rights undermines access to education, justice and meaningful social participation for deaf communities. By
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The new UK Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, has said he won’t rule out cutting or changing welfare benefits before next autumn. Universal Credit eligibility, PIP funding, and health-related payments may all be up for review. By Albert Toth – The Independent Responding to questions, McFadden emphasised that welfare reform will be an ongoing
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A study reported in Mirage News finds that one in five Australian children are living with chronic health conditions that often go unseen. Conditions such as asthma, eczema, allergies and other non-visible ailments can disrupt daily life without being fully recognised by peers, schools or even health systems. By The Mirage Parents say that while
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An opinion piece in The Citizen explores how some fitting benefits emerge when society rethinks “special needs.” What starts as policy around disability badges or fast-queue access begins conversations about visibility, dignity and inclusion. Conditions not always visible—such as mental health or chronic pain—raise questions about fairness and authenticity of access. By Jennie Ridyard –
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A report outlines proposals from experts to replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a new benefit aimed at providing clearer, more consistent support for disabled people. The suggested model would shift emphasis from points-based assessments towards a needs-led approach that better reflects real-world costs and day-to-day impact. By Albert Toth – The Independent The article
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New research reported by The Conversation suggests long COVID can involve neurological changes similar to those seen after a stroke or in Parkinson’s disease, rather than being simply “post-viral tiredness”. The study points to alterations in brain function that may help explain persistent symptoms such as brain fog, memory problems, dizziness, headaches and movement issues.
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