ABC Feeds1d ago

Australians with motor neurone disease fear losing fast-tracked NDIS
By Clare Armstrong

Australians with MND who have rapidly changing needs fear they will lose a priority pathway to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme under Labor’s planned changes.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/motor-neurone-disease-advocates-fear-ndis-changes/106660350

#MotorNeuronedisease #PeopleWithDisability #Health #GovernmentandPolitics #DisabilityAccess #ClareArmstrong

Australians with motor neurone disease fear losing fast-tracked NDIS

Australians with MND who have rapidly changing needs fear they will lose a priority pathway to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme under Labor’s planned changes.

ABC Feeds1d ago

Deaf and blind cricketers angered by changes to Cricket Australia's funding
By Bridget McArthur

Significant changes to how Cricket Australia funds Deaf, blind and intellectually disabled teams prompt concern from players and advocates.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/cricket-australia-inclusive-blind-deaf-disabled-programs-funding/106284494

#Cricket #DisabilityAccess #PeopleWithDisability #CommunityandSociety #Sport #BridgetMcArthur

Deaf and blind cricketers angered by changes to Cricket Australia's funding

Significant changes to how Cricket Australia funds Deaf, blind and intellectually disabled teams prompt concern from players and advocates.

ABC Feeds4d ago

Diverse communities 'absolutely scared' by NDIS cuts
By Pablo Viñales

Nidhi Shekaran is one of thousands of NDIS participants waiting to learn if their services will be impacted as part of sweeping government reforms to the scheme.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/concerns-whether-ndis-cuts-will-impact-cald-community-nsw/106644406

#DisabilityAccess #Disabilities #FederalGovernment #PabloViales

Diverse communities 'absolutely scared' by NDIS cuts

Nidhi Shekaran is one of thousands of NDIS participants waiting to learn if their services will be impacted as part of sweeping government reforms to the scheme.

Show threadDeborah Edwards-Oñoro5d ago

@Broadfork Three of our southeast Michigan, US metroparks also have track chairs available in spring, summer, and fall

https://www.metroparks.com/kensington-metropark/#accessibility

#accessibility #DisabilityAccess

Kensington Metropark – Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Show threadBroadfork5d ago
@redcrew Those all-terrain track chairs look awesome. #DisabilityAccess #DisabilityCulture #Disability #Accessibility
C Z Doval SantosMar 28
“ Published March 28, 2026 06:17AM
People with permanent disabilities may qualify for a free lifetime pass to U.S. national parks and more than 1,000 federally managed recreation sites. The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass waives entrance fees for medically eligible U.S. citizens and residents, providing access to all 433 sites managed by the National Park Service (NPS). “ https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/national-parks-access-pass-eligibility/. #nationalparks #freepass #disabilityaccess
You Might Qualify for a Free Lifetime National Parks Pass. Here's How to Find Out.

Learn about the National Parks Access Pass for people with permanent disabilities, including how chronic conditions like diabetes qualify for a lifetime pass.

Outside
Show threadEvolving KirtMar 12

Some things warrant airtravel, like field work, or hands on training courses for lab techniques. Save the budget and the jet fuel for those?

Why is the scientific world back to flying hundreds or thousands of people to the other side of the world for every conference?

cc @kirt

#ClimateChange #DisabilityAccess

P Gurgel-SegrilloMar 4

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One of the most punk things you can do is exist in a world that doesn’t want you to.

Shared from Misa on Wheels https://www.facebook.com/share/p/188oC87VJh/

#disability #DisabilityRights #mobility #disabilityJustice #DisabilityAccess

Dale ReardonMar 2
FIFO disability support workers to bridge geographical gap in regions https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/ndis-support-access-launched-for-regional-western-australia/106396136 #PeopleWithDisability #RegionalCommunities #DisabilityAccess #NDIS #Disability #AusPol
FIFO disability support workers to bridge geographical gap in regions

A joint state and federal government program will deploy fly-in fly-out allied healthcare workers to reduce geographical impacts on regional residents accessing disability support. 

Somosdisca Feb 28

Hola Titánicos, cada 28 de febrero se celebra el día mundial de las enfermedades raras, este año bajo el lema: "Porque cada pERsona importa", poniendo el foco en quienes hay detrás de cada diagnóstico, cada tratamiento y cada investigación: las personas y sus familias.

https://somosdisca.es/dia-mundial-de-las-enfermedades-raras-2026/

#Diamundialdelasenfermedadesraras #diadelasenfermedadesrara #cebras #enfermedadesminoritarias #enfermedades
#salud #enfermedad #saludmental #enfermedadrara #enfermedadesraras #discapacidad #disabilities #DisabilityAccess #disabilityAdvocacy #disability #titanicos #visibilidad #titan #prevencion #cuidados #somosdisca #gentetitanica #investigación #diagnostico #cura #tratamiento #feder #somosgentetitanica

Día Mundial de las Enfermedades Raras 2026 - Somosdisc@

Cada 28 de febrero se celebra el día mundial de las enfermedades raras, este año bajo el lema: 'Porque cada pERsona importa'.

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