BBC Unveils Latest Statistics on Disability and Ethnicity Representation
The BBC has unveiled its latest statistics regarding disability and ethnicity representation in a new impact report. The data is taken from the corporation’s 50:50 Project, an initiative which “uses a methodology…
Having to grapple with the NDIS is no blessing – it’s a matter of government policy
Morrison says he’s sorry for comments about autistic children – maybe he is just relieved he doesn’t have to rely on a system that’s failing those who need it most…
Missing Teen With Autism Found Safe After More Than 2 Years
After over two years of desperation, the family of a missing California teen with autism is overjoyed that he was found in Park City, Utah. The post Missing Teen With…
Equity Action Plan for U.S. Social Security Administration
U.S. SSA releases its first Equity Action Plan supporting whole-of-government equity agenda to advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all
Senators Say Social Security Needs A Beneficiary Advocate
Much like there is a taxpayer advocate at the IRS, a group of senators say that Social Security beneficiaries — including those with disabilities — deserve a voice at that…
People with disability working for legal pay as low as $2.27 an hour, inquiry hears
Disability royal commission told low rates of pay are calculated using tool said to measure ‘productivity’ of employees Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing People with…
Months-Long Waits For Medicaid May Be A Sign Of What’s To Come
The pandemic has overwhelmed understaffed Medicaid agencies, already delaying access in one state. As the public health emergency ends, people nationwide could find it even harder to have coverage. The…
Social Security Reopening Offices Nationwide
Social Security offices across the country are about to open their doors for the first time in more than two years. The post Social Security Reopening Offices Nationwide appeared first…
‘Devastating’: woman with a disability met with disbelief after sexual assault, royal commission hears
A worker at Anglicare facility tried to tell victim that assault didn’t happen, commission told Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing Anglicare took three years to…
Modern Love Podcast: Right Swipes, Big City
A young woman with a prosthetic leg navigates dating apps in New York City.