Disability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters
After disasters, people with disabilities are more likely to be displaced, more likely to never return home and more likely to receive scam offers, Census Bureau data shows.
Chancellor rules out ‘tax and spend’ policies ahead of spring statement
The Chancellor has ruled out “tax and spend” policies ahead of her spring statement next week. Rachel Reeves is under ...
Government defends major welfare reforms but charities condemn ‘cruel cuts’
Benefit reforms branded the biggest shake-up to the welfare system in a generation will create a “pro-work system”, the ...
New era for disability rights in India
CHENNAI: Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens. In respect of civil rights, ...
Minister insists ‘most people’ see need for welfare reform in face of backlash
The Resolution Foundation said some people will feel a ‘really significant income loss’ as a result of the changes.
Athlete uses his mouth to design gift for adaptive ski event
Wasatch Adaptive Sports helps athletes with adaptive skiing, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, yoga and more. Murphy said ...
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Imagine how disabled people can, rather than assuming we can’t
Ableism is the societal package of preconceptions, assumptions and negative stereotypes about disability that pervade ... my data into sound and tactile graphics. By the time I graduated, it ...
Work and Pensions Secretary sets out overhaul of benefits system
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said the current social security system is “failing the very people it is supposed to help and holding our country back”.
Cabinet united over welfare cuts, McFadden says as ministers brace for backlash
The Cabinet is united behind efforts to slash the welfare bill, one of Sir Keir Starmer’s closest allies said as the ...