Judge issues protest warning as Paralympian jailed for plane stunt
Disruptive protesters will face serious consequences, says judge in sentencing Extinction Rebellion activist A British Paralympic gold medallist has been jailed for a year for glueing himself to the roof…
Senator Wants To Increase SSI Benefits That Haven’t Been Updated In Decades
With a hearing this week, one senator is pushing for major changes to the long-overlooked Supplemental Security Income program’s modest benefits and low asset limits. The post Senator Wants To…
Cuts to Biden’s Spending Bill Shouldn’t Harm Disabled Americans
Proposed cuts to President Biden’s spending bill would hurt disabled and older Americans who have supported progressive agendas for decades.
Disabled People Struggle to Evacuate From Wildfires
U.S.|‘We Didn’t Have a Plan’: Disabled People Struggle to Evacuate From Wildfires https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/12/us/wildfires-disabled-people-evacuation.html #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none } Chuck Lindahl in his living room at his home in Chester,…
Congress May Halve Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Boost Disability Services
President Joe Biden proposed a massive $400 billion investment in Medicaid home and community-based services earlier this year, but now Congress is considering less than half that amount. The post…
An initiative aims to include people with disabilities more – The Times Hub
News An initiative aims to include people with disabilities more ByNatasha Kumar Sep 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 by archyde © KEYSTONE/GAETAN BALLY People with disabilities called on Wednesday in…
Sydney disability home’s board also accountable for alleged abuse of residents, royal commission told
Sunnyfield Disability Services accused of taking ‘defensive stance’ towards complaints and having insufficient staff monitoring systems A National Disability Insurance Scheme group home provider’s top executives should be considered responsible…
Accessibility advocates concerned by barriers posed by e-scooters in Ottawa as pandemic restrictions lift – Capital Current
Accessibility advocates say Ottawa has not addressed concerns that sidewalk riding, improper parking and a lack of noise emission pose barriers and safety risks to people with disabilities and visual…
Disabled and clinically vulnerable shut out from return of live music and theatre
Performers and audiences who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) are being shut out of the arts due to a lack of ongoing safety provisions, according to a number of people…
Boris Johnson has created a ‘social care plan’ without any plan for social care | Frances Ryan
The prime minister had a chance to effect real reform. Instead, he chose the Tory base over disabled people and care workers Two years after Boris Johnson promised a plan…