Disability news covering accessibility, ADA enforcement, benefits policy, adaptive technology, and disabled-led advocacy.
Disability advocates criticize the NDIS for spending $60 million on external lawyers to fight participants at the Administrative Review Tribunal. Data shows about 73% of NDIS decisions are overturned, suggesting the agency is fighting losing battles.
The author, a labor and delivery nurse, recounts her experience receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis during pregnancy and being offered termination in a nonchalant manner. She argues that medical professionals should handle such conversations with more sensitivity and support, and that termination should not be presented as the default option.
Carly Findlay argues that accepting her body, despite a lifelong skin condition and societal pressure to change, is her greatest achievement. She recounts experiences of being objectified by doctors and choosing self-love over medical cures, emphasizing that loving her body has been more significant than finding romantic love.
This commentary argues that adventure travel opportunities for disabled individuals are expanding, highlighting tree-climbing as an example. It suggests that such activities offer a sense of freedom and challenge, countering assumptions about limitations.
This commentary argues that young people with chronic illnesses are underrepresented in media and photography, challenging the stereotype that youth equates to good health. The author uses personal experience with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome to advocate for greater visibility and understanding of hidden struggles.
This article recounts the history and centenary of the Hull and East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf, highlighting its origins from informal lamp-post gatherings to a dedicated community hub. It emphasizes the importance of community for deaf individuals and the centre's role in providing social, educational, and recreational services.
The July 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994 for individuals, will be issued in 25 days. Couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,491, and essential caregivers up to $498. SSI supports people with limited income who are blind, aged 65+, or have a qualifying disability.