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New app links to connect persons with disabilities and carers #Technology #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

New app links to connect persons with disabilities and carers

A new app developed at the University of Melbourne is helping people with disabilities and informal carers stay socially and physically active.

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New toolkit puts people with disabilities at heart of Timms Review #UK #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

New toolkit puts people with disabilities at heart of Timms Review

The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is expanding its engagement to hear from more disabled people, following the closure of the Call for Evidence on 28 May.

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UQ researchers propose disability sport hub for Toowoomba #Disability #Sports disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

UQ researchers propose disability sport hub for Toowoomba

People living with a disability in the Darling Downs could gain access to a dedicated sport and physical activity hub in Toowoomba under a proposal led by researchers from The University of Queensl...

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New certification helps validate expertise in stroke program disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

New certification helps validate expertise in stroke program

Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, underscoring the need for effective, coordinated evidence–based care across hospitals and health systems. To support...

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ACT helps parents of children with disabilities disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

ACT helps parents of children with disabilities

Parents of children with ADHD, autism and other disabilities reported increased psychological flexibility and reduced stress after participating in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based...

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Astronaut with disabilities set to make historic orbit entry #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Astronaut with disabilities set to make historic orbit entry

UK astronaut John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit under an agreement signed between the UK government and US commercial space company Vast.

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Canada renews funding for entrepreneurs with disabilities program in Prairies #Disability #Canada disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Canada renews funding for entrepreneurs with disabilities program in Prairies

Entrepreneurs with disabilities often encounter barriers accessing capital, specialized business services, mentorship and tailored supports needed to start, grow and scale successful businesses. The...

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New plan unveiled to support students with disabilities disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

New plan unveiled to support students with disabilities

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future with a new professional learning program, giving classroom teachers more skills to confidently manage individual learning requ...

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Canada invests $22.8M to strengthen indigenous sport programs disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Canada invests $22.8M to strengthen indigenous sport programs

The federal government is investing in programs and initiatives that support First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and promote strong, healthy and thriving Indigenous communities across Canada.

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New social homes for people with autism #Autism #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

New social homes for people with autism

Housing Minister Chris Bishop marked the opening of seven new social homes in Tauranga designed specifically for people with autism. 

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Nation-leading e-Mobility Laws to make Queensland safer disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Nation-leading e-Mobility Laws to make Queensland safer

The Crisafulli Government will deliver nation-leading e-mobility laws this week in response to widespread community concerns over the proliferation of illegal and high-powered devices throughout...

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Period support gaps create barriers for athletes with disabilities #Sports #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Period support gaps create barriers for athletes with disabilities

Women with disabilities are being locked out of playing sport by a lack of basic menstruation support, and facilities that fail to meet their needs, new research has found.  

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Secretary Long outlines measures to improve access to Disability Tax Credit #Disability #Canada disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Secretary Long outlines measures to improve access to Disability Tax Credit

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) provides significant tax relief for persons with disabilities and their supporting family members. Eligibility for the credit also serves as a requirement for access...

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US DOL announces 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

US DOL announces 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy announced that this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme will be “Celebrating Value and Talent,” carrying...

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New Guest Post: Finding independence with the right supports #Disability #ShareYourStory disabilityinsider.com/story/…

Finding independence with the right supports

My name is Lindsay Kondis, and I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) at eight years old. Because proper diet and exercise are vital for people with PWS, I moved to a...

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CRTC improves accessibility of programming for persons with disabilities #Disability #Canada #Accessibility disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

CRTC improves accessibility of programming for persons with disabilities

The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by making programming more accessible for Canadians who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing.

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Draft disability inclusion action plan open for feedback #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Draft disability inclusion action plan open for feedback

Residents are being encouraged to share their feedback on an updated plan to improve access and inclusion for people with disability.

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New tech initiatives aim to improve accessibility #Disability #Technology #Accessibility disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

New tech initiatives aim to improve accessibility

Programs aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues Minister Louise...

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FIFA World Cup 2026 first sensory inclusive tournament #FIFAWorldCup2026 disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

FIFA World Cup 2026 first sensory inclusive tournament

When the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in three weeks’ time, fans with sensory needs will find support at every match across Canada, Mexico and the United States – an effort that has made this year’s...

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Govt rushes disability bill, excludes persons with disabilities voices #Disability disabilityinsider.com/2026/0…

Govt rushes disability bill, excludes persons with disabilities voices

The Green Party says the Government has failed persons with disabilities by rushing the Strengthening Disability Support Services Bill through its first reading just days after it was quietly...

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