ABC Feeds15h ago

The NDIS's 'social licence' isn't just at risk — it's close to collapse
By Nas Campanella and Evan Young

The NDIS's reputation isn't just at risk of coming under pressure, it's well and truly crumbling, write Nas Campanella and Evan Young.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-10/ndis-social-licence-is-already-crumbling/106541452

#FederalGovernment #PeopleWithDisability #Disabilities #NasCampanella #EvanYoung

The NDIS's 'social licence' isn't just at risk — it's close to collapse

The NDIS's reputation isn't just at risk of coming under pressure, it's well and truly crumbling, write Nas Campanella and Evan Young.

Bich Nguyen19h ago

"Of the 274,183 Texans who applied for vouchers before Tuesday night’s deadline, 45% are white, 23% are Hispanic and 12% are Black. Low-income families make up 37% of applicants — defined by the program as a family of four earning $66,000 or less per year. Children with disabilities make up 16% of applicants."

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/01/texas-voucher-applications-demographics/

#PublicHealth #education #schools #PrivateSchools #vouchers #race #ethnicity #disabilities #disparities #texas #txlege

White Texans, students previously in private school or home-school make up bulk of voucher applicants

Of the almost 275,000 students who applied for vouchers, 45% are white and 75% attended a private school or home-school in 2024-25, final numbers show.

The Texas Tribune
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25% of the way to covering April! Thank you SO much so far.

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The Rational DispatchApr 1

The head of a Tehran rehabilitation center for orphaned girls with disabilities was assaulted and arrested after objecting to a demand by IRGC forces to house 50 of their soldiers at the facility.

https://wncri.org/2026/03/26/zahra-hojjat-arrested-following-her-refusal/#

#Iran #IRGC #IslamicRepublic #IranWar #warcrime #crimesagainsthumanity #disabilities #disability #specialneeds #orphans #rehabilitation #Tehran #feminism #womensrights #protectchildren

Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.Mar 30

Living with Cerebral Palsy: Abbie’s Story of Strength and Independence

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/living-with-cerebral-palsy-abbies-story-of-strength-and-independence/

Living with Cerebral Palsy: Abbie’s Story

Abbie, 28, lives with cerebral palsy and shares her journey, challenges, and hopes for greater independence, inclusion, and understanding.

Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.
keyofGMar 29
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/29/disabled-benefit-claimants-face-lower-payments-if-conditions-not-deemed-lifelong-charities-say
#disabilities #DisabilityJustice #ukpoli
‘A cruel penalty’: disabled people face lower benefit payments if conditions not deemed lifelong

Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ criteria, say charities

The Guardian
Somosdisca Mar 27

Hola Titánicos, cada 26 de marzo se celebra el día de Conciencia sobre la Epilepsia o Día Púrpura, dando visibilidad a esta enfermedad.

https://somosdisca.es/dia-de-conciencia-sobre-la-epilepsia-o-dia-purpura-2026/

#diamundialdeconcienciasobrelaepilepsia #diamundialpurpura #díadeConcienciasobrelaEpilepsia #ConcienciasobrelaEpilepsiapurpura #diapurpura #epilepsia #crisisepileptica #crisisdeepilepsia #salud #saludmental #cerebro #enfermedad #visibilidad #visibilizandolaepilepsia #visibilizandolaenferemdad #visibilizandoladiscapacidad #visibilizandoloquenoseve #dispacidadinvisible #discapacidadcognitiva #discapacidadorganica #prevencion #cuidados #titan #titanicos #titanico #gentetitanica #discapacidad #disability #disabilities #somosdisca #somosgentetitanica

Día de Conciencia sobre la Epilepsia o Día Púrpura 2026 - Somosdisc@

Hola Titánicos, cada 26 de marzo se celebra el día de Conciencia sobre la Epilepsia o Día Púrpura, dando visibilidad a esta enfermedad.

Somosdisc@
CLondoner92 (New Account)Mar 27
🇭🇰🚇 MTR Corporation has announced that fares in Hong Kong for 2026/27 will remain unchanged, marking a second consecutive freeze under its Fare Adjustment Mechanism (FAM). Although the formula indicated a +2.85% increase based on wage and inflation data, the “Affordability Cap” — linked to stagnant median household income — prevents any rise this year. The deferred increase will be phased in over the following two years. #MTR said it will continue concessions and promotions, including discounts for elderly passengers, students and people with #disabilities, alongside schemes such as the Monthly Pass and Early Bird Discount. Fare concessions exceeded HK$3.2 billion last year, benefiting over 600 million trips. The operator said it aims to balance affordability with sustainable operations and long-term development.
https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/corporate/en/press_release/PR-26-023-E.pdf
Bruce MirkenMar 25
#ICE is particularly dangerous for people with #disabilities https://progressive.org/latest/ice%E2%80%99s-war-on-people-with-disabilities-Rampell-20260320/?mc_cid=58b093207a&mc_eid=42caf3e016
ICE’s War on People with Disabilities

'ICE: No One Is Safe' is a new short documentary by Robert Greenwald that relates shocking abuses and courageous responses.

Progressive.org
CBC Nova ScotiaMar 25
Tetraski device allows people with complex disabilities to hit the slopes
An organization that helps Canadians with disabilities participate in snow sports has purchased a device that allows participants to have greater control. One of the two tetraskis is for use in the Maritimes. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7140392?cmp=rss