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A decade on, the NDIS has had triumphs, challenges and controversies. Where to from here?

Officially launched in July 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reached full rollout in 2020.

The Conversation

NDIS architect says scheme not working as intended

As the NDIS nears its 10th anniversary, one of the key designers of the scheme says there are still issues with how it has been implemented.

AAP

'It's harder to feel Pride as a disabled queer woman'

'When disabled people are physically unable to attend Pride events it gives the message that we don't belong in the LGBTQ+ community'

Daily Mirror

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DWP explains the 57 medical conditions that could qualify you for £400 a month in disability living allowance

Millions are claiming some form of disability benefit

Wales Online

DWP money and financial changes coming in July

A series of big changes will take place in the coming month

Manchester Evening News

Co Down teenage gymnast crowned Special Olympics World champion

The 14-year-old claimed a total of five medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany

Belfast Live

Beyond the Soap Box: NZ's medication funding blind spot

Dr Fiona Imlach argues it’s time for politicians to realise the full impact of NZ’s fourth-highest cause of disability, and fund accordingly.

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DWP issues cost of living payment update to claimants

The one-off payments form part of wider support package worth up to £1,350 for the most vulnerable.

Nottingham Post

Amputee footballer Rhyce Ramsden on glory, globe-trotting and Jack Grealish

The Everton and England star won the FA Disability Cup at the weekend,.

The Independent UK

DWP lists those eligible for cost of living payments

Over six million disability benefit claimants have received the cost of living payment from the DWP

Nottingham Post

Lewis Capaldi will change the way Tourette’s syndrome is perceived

Following a moving Glastonbury performance during which he battled with Tourette’s, the singer announced he is taking a break from touring. Martha Alexander explores how his openness will change the way the much-misunderstood condition is viewed

Evening Standard

Outgoing commissioner brands NDIS cut-off age an oddity

The age discrimination commissioner has queried why people are cut off from the National Disability Insurance Scheme once they reach 65.

AAP

Those eligible for DWP cost of living payments totaling £1,350

The disability cost of living payment is being issued alongside four other payments to help support the most vulnerable households in the country

Manchester Evening News

Texas colleges provide job training for students with disabilities. Here’s how to access it.

Students with disabilities can find success in college, live independently and get jobs with the right kind of help. Here are college programs that provide support.

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Texas colleges offer job training for students with disabilities. Here’s how to use those programs.

Students with disabilities can succeed in college with the right kind of help. There are programs that can support them. The programs help them live on their own, find jobs, and make a difference where they live.

Daily Mirror

Devastating words Ellie Simmonds' birth mum uttered before giving her up for adoption

The Paralympian gold medallist and Strictly Come Dancing star has revealed for the first time that she was adopted after her birth mother couldn't cope with her disability

Daily Mirror

Ellie Simmonds 'understands' birth mum's heartbreaking response to her disability

Paralympic swimming star Ellie Simmonds has been reunited with her birth mother after revealing she was adopted at three months old

Evening Standard

Ellie Simmonds reunites with birth mother for ITV doc about adoption and disability

The five-time Paralympic champion tackles the sensitive subject in Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family

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The Independent UK

Sensory tennis proves a big hit in helping disabled people get active

Sport England’s funding means national disability charity Sense can expand its programme.

Newcastle Herald

Disability workers 'desperate' for better pay and training, peak body says

'Driving workers away from an industry thats failing people with disabilities.'

Belfast Live

West Belfast disability football club changing lives in its community

St James' Swifts FFA started six years ago and currently caters for just under 40 players

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland swimming hero Barry McClements back making waves at place where it all began

The Ards para-swimmer made history at the Commonwealth Games, securing NI's first ever medal in the pool with a stunning backstroke performance

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury set displayed the best of the human spirit – and put disability centre-stage

In his moment of triumph, his disabilities visible, the crowd loved him. If only society was always so accepting of difference, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

Manchester Evening News

DWP says some £150 disability cost of living payments will be made AFTER payment window ends

While most Disability Cost of Living Payments have been issued, some may still be waiting

The Independent UK

99% of those eligible for disability cost-of-living payment have received £150

The vast majority of those eligible have received the payments within the first five working days of the start of the rollout, the DWP said.

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