Current Affairs

Range Media Partners is being sued by a former executive assistant, Michele Solis, who alleges she faced disability discrimination and retaliation after refusing an ultimatum to accept a demotion or be dismissed. By Winston Cho – Yahoo News Reportedly, when Solis raised concerns about not being suitably accommodated for her disability, she was told to

Disabled people in the UK are hitting back after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) quietly changed how it handles Motability vehicle funding — leaving thousands facing confusion and uncertainty. A new report by The Canary reveals that the DWP’s sudden policy shift means some benefit claimants risk losing access to adapted cars and

Australia’s July 2025 Jobs Report shows that employment for people with disabilities has stayed steady — but advocates say steady isn’t good enough. By Kessler Foundation – The Mirage While the national unemployment rate dropped to 3.8%, the employment rate for people with disabilities remains unchanged at around 54% — far below the 84% for

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

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

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

Liberty has revealed it paid out a staggering R12 billion in death, disability, and income protection claims during 2024—an 11.8% increase from the previous year. The payouts benefited over 120,000 individuals and highlight the critical importance of financial protection against life-altering events. By EWN Significantly, the majority of claims—64.8%—were made by male clients, even though