Disability

Politics

Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts

BBC Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip over the government’s plans to cut disability benefits. In a…

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Politics

Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts

Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is making changes to her package of welfare reforms…

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Health

Over 25% of Americans have a disability, but only 3% of doctors do : NPR

Taylor Carty, who has cerebral palsy, long dreamt of becoming a doctor. She hoped to one day help children and…

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Health

With disability rights under attack, history offers hope and a possible playbook : Shots

If Congress cuts Medicaid funding, health policy researcher Ari Ne’eman says people with disabilities face a “unique threat.” zeljkosantrac/Getty Images/E+…

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Health

Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults

Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults…

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Politics

Jobs fears as Access to Work disability scheme owes businesses thousands

Michael Buchanan Senior Social Affairs Correspondent Contributor handout It took six months for Lucy Earle to be assigned an Access…

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Politics

Disability groups consider ‘step back’ from government

A number of Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations have told the BBC they are considering stepping back from working with…

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Games

Katamari Damacy creator’s To a T is full of colour and joy, but is also a serious and affecting depiction of living with disability

I’m not sure I’ve ever played a game with such a panic-induced toilet scene. To a T begins with the…

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Entertainment

‘Overwatch’ Is Pioneering Disability Representation in Gaming

Since launching in 2016, Overwatch has led a charge for the hero shooter as a genre. Several imitators have cropped…

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Politics

Aging, disability and poverty-fighting agencies gutted amid HHS layoffs : Shots

Meals on Wheels, which delivers food to homebound seniors, is among the programs for the elderly and disabled now at…

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