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Severely disabled young people should get fast-track access to benefits, Milburn says

Alan Milburn said 16- to 24-year-olds with most complex needs should not have to keep proving they cannot work

The Guardian - UK · 23h ago

Photos offer a glimpse inside Argentina disability care home Pope Leo XIV will visit in November

At a Catholic home south of Argentina’s capital, residents with disabilities are eagerly preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV as their caregivers struggle to secure medicine, diapers and other essentials.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits

Felicita Piñón weighed just 1 pound at birth. She was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy that requires her to use a power wheelchair, and she also has learning and emotional challenges. Yet despite these obstacles, Felicita, now an eighth grade student, is just like any other happy, active teenager who…

The Conversation · Sep 25

Terminally ill woman behind ‘Deb’s law’ can now choose how she dies

Illinois became the first state in the Midwest, and the 13th state overall alongside the District of Columbia, to pass the measure

The Independent UK · Sep 23

SSI vs SSDI: How the two disability programs differ - Eligibility, Payments and key differences explained

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provide financial support to eligible individuals. SSI is designed for those with limited income, while SSDI is based on work history. The maximum monthly payments for SSI in 2026 are $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples. Recipients of SSI…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

100% family pension and NPS-related benefits: Know who is eligible to get extraordinary pension benefits in Railways

The railway employees' new pension guidelines have been announced, slated for implementation in 2026. These provisions classify both death and disability incidents into four specific categories. Notably, Categories B and D are set to receive enhanced pension benefits under this framework. Additionally, the family pension rates differ considerably according to…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Rare infections during pregnancy linked to higher risk of severe intellectual disability and autism

Children born with infections such as syphilis, rubella and cytomegalovirus are far more likely to be diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability, according to a new study.

Euronews · Sep 22

MPs warn disabled people have ‘no power’ over Pip review

Early recommendations from the review indicate that equipment and services could be offered over cash

The Independent UK · Sep 21

If You Like An Absurd Sense Of Humor, You Might Like These 72 Cartoons By Mat Barton (New Pics)

Single-panel comics may look simple, but fitting an entire joke into one illustration isn’t always easy. Mat Barton keeps his drawings minimalist, using short dialogue and unexpected ideas to create comics about everything from everyday frustrations to disability and cowboys.

Bored Panda · Sep 21

Canada Disability Benefit payment not received in September? Here’s what to do if your $150 supplement is missing

Canada Disability Benefit payments are reaching eligible Canadians, but some people may not see the $150 supplemental payment right away. The Canada Disability Benefit provides direct financial support to people with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64. Here’s who qualifies, when payments are expected and what to do…

The Economic Times · Sep 21