London residents express serious concerns about dockless e-bikes and scooters, citing risks to pedestrians and disabled people due to careless riding and improper parking. Letters call for stricter regulation, user registration, insurance requirements, and increased penalties for misuse to ensure public safety and accessibility.
Disability rights advocates express grave concern over recent policy shifts by the Trump administration's Education Department and Department of Justice, fearing a return to institutionalization and marginalization. Concerns are heightened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential oversight of special education and DOJ guidance reinterpreting the Olmstead ruling.
A German court case, brought by Jürgen Linnemann, challenges the legal exemption that allows 300,000 disabled people in sheltered workshops to be paid below minimum wage. The ruling could redefine their employment status and rights, sparking debate over the system's effectiveness and economic incentives.
David Turner's new book on UK disability history argues that while public attitudes remain poor, disabled people have consistently fought for progress. It highlights figures like Duncan Campbell, May Billinghurst, and Megan du Boisson, showcasing their resilience and determination.
A controversial datacenter proposal on the site of a former asylum in East Vincent, Pennsylvania, faces strong local opposition due to environmental and health concerns. The project has ignited a political debate involving the governor, state lawmakers, and gubernatorial candidates over AI infrastructure growth.
A parent criticizes the Australian government's proposed NDIS bill, arguing it makes accessing support harder and unfairly burdens caregivers. The bill's definition changes and functional capacity criteria are seen as a way to reduce costs by excluding eligible individuals, despite the high threshold already in place.
The UK faces a "guns vs. butter" debate, balancing welfare and military spending amid rising global tensions and a perceived unreliable US. Critics highlight defense overspending and delays, while questioning the narrative of escalating welfare costs.
The UK faces a "guns vs. butter" debate, balancing welfare and military spending amid rising global tensions and a perceived unreliable US. Critics highlight defense overspending and delays, while questioning the narrative of soaring welfare costs, particularly concerning pensions.
A Z2K study reveals hundreds of thousands of disabled people with lifelong conditions undergo unnecessary benefit reassessments, wasting public money and harming claimants' health, contrary to DWP guidance.
Disabled individuals, including social workers, jurors, and barristers, are encountering substantial accessibility issues in UK courts. Barriers include lack of parking, stair-only access, and inadequate facilities, leading to distress, vulnerability, and professionals leaving their careers.
Experts offer guidance on modern phone etiquette, covering texting in theatres, restaurant phone use, loudspeaker calls, voice notes, and generational differences in communication styles.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that severely disabled people aged 16 and over can consent to care arrangements, even if they lack the capacity to do so. Charities warn this strips rights from hundreds of thousands.
Disabled blue badge holders in the UK are experiencing increasing harassment, questioning and assault from members of the public as anti-benefits rhetoric becomes more mainstream. About 3 million people now have blue badges, including 1 in 15 adults in England. The Guardian heard from almost 100 disabled people and their families who have been challenged by strangers, with many reporting verbal abuse, being filmed on phones, physically intimidated, or having mobility aids pulled away. Research by MS Society found more than one in five people with multiple sclerosis had been questioned for using a blue badge.
