British astronaut cleared to become first disabled person to join space station mission
The former paralympian sprinter said is was "great" to demonstrate "there is no technical showstopper for me flying to the ...
Staten Island couple with disabilities, who overcame obstacles to be together, celebrate 33 years: ‘I hope our love lasts forever’
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that impact a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and ...
People on PIP warned DWP is 'catching them out' with 300,000 claims denied
Cool Crutches has warned almost 300,000 PIP applications were denied last year despite one in three disabled Brits struggling ...
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Groundbreaking study: People with intellectual disabilities can get smarter as they age
Debunking a myth, Bar-Ilan researcher says adults with Down syndrome and nonspecific intellectual disabilities improve their ...
New DWP weekly payment rates from April for people on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance
The DWP has confirmed the new payment rates for disability benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability ...
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Helping the economy should not mean bullying the disabled
EMMA COTTON explains the significance of a recent win at the High Court for a disability rights campaigner against the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over a ‘misleading’ and ‘unfair’ consult ...
Older people with long-term health issues could get an extra £5,740 this year
PADP is paid at the same rate as Attendance Allowance. You could receive either £72.65 (lower rate) or £108.55 (higher rate) each week. This amounts to either £290.60 or £434.20 every pay period.
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What is Section 504? West Virginia joins lawsuit sparking disability rights concerns
A lawsuit involving 17 states, including West Virginia, is sparking questions about preserving the rights of people who have ...
Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA or ADP may be due an extra £326 each month
Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.
Trump’s federal firings imperil government services from cities to farm towns
The cuts were initially poised to affect nuclear defense programs and impact veterans’ mental health care, workers warned.
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It’s Important to Talk About Learning Accommodations with Your Students—Here’s How to Do It
From metaphors for elementary kids to mindset shifts and graphic organizers for teens, here are teacher-tested tips for normalizing learning accommodations across grade levels.