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<p>Conservative leader insists ‘double amputees run marathons’ as she launches Welfare That Works policy document</p><p>Good morning. It is quite easy for politicians to declare that they will cut the welfare bill by X amount – but much harder when they have to explain exactly who will lose out. This is summed up by a good anecdote about a former chancellor

A new online academy in Abu Dhabi aims to equip 6,000 educators across the world to help ensure students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the opportunity to “participate, belong and succeed”. The Unified Champion Schools (UCS) Inclusion Academy, based in Abu Dhabi, is operated by the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Educat

Organizers like Judy Heumann pressured officials to implement the first federal legislation protecting disabled Americans from civil rights violations. "Being Heumann," a new film by director Siân Heder, dramatizes the 26-day demonstration

A psychologist says the teen, accused of murdering 15yo Kaea Karauria, was exposed to alcohol and drugs in the womb.

I have a genetic connective tissue disorder, which makes everyday activities difficult. In my unconventional body, I chose unconventional work: sex work.

An air-conditioner and a refrigerator, among other electrical appliances, reportedly exploded as the fire spread rapidly through the house. An electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the fire

The Health Information and Quality Authority has published 27 inspection reports on disability centres in the State

Rethinking Activism in Africa: Voices and Visionaries for Social Justice and Human Rights is a new book, edited by well-known activist and writer Mark Heywood. It contains unique and moving essays from writers in eight countries across Africa. In this series, Daily Maverick is publishing extracts from four essays.

Wheelchair user Brian Dalton pays ‘€5,000-€10,000 extra’ per year on things including assistive technology, transport and increased energy costs

A lawyer, Olayinka Komolafe, has urged the Federal and state governments to enforce disability laws and improve infrastructure for visually impaired person Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-urges-enforcement-of-disability-laws/

A lawyer has urged the Federal and state governments to enforce disability laws, improve infrastructure and promote inclusion for visually impaired persons Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyer-seeks-enforcement-of-disability-laws-better-deal-for-blind-people/

Kiko can sense changes in Joanne Marshall's blood pressure but the organisation that can certify him says he isn't ready.

A group of working disabled people has said that a cost of disability payment should be universal and non-means tested.