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fromPortland Monthly
4 days ago

The Burly Wheelchairs Rolling Across Oregon's Beaches

Jim Novitsky, diagnosed with a neurological disease, finds joy and freedom on the beach using a specialized all-terrain track chair.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My daughter left me homeless for six months and now charges me $800 a month in rent. Is this wrong?

Renting from your daughter is not wrong; it's a necessary financial arrangement given the context.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Abandoned houses for the homeless: Mexico's plan to make Alejandra a homeowner

Alejandra Galvez transformed an abandoned house in Huehuetoca into a home through community support and determination, emphasizing resilience against adversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Colossal cleanup effort allows summer camp to reopen after Texas floods

The massive community effort began with a Facebook post from an Austin real estate agent, which called for volunteers to help recover from the flooding.
Social justice
Renovation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

More residents to benefit from home adaptation grants and loans in Greenwich

New Housing Assistance Policy by Greenwich Council enhances access to grants and loans for home adaptations.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

'I would be homeless': 4,100+ disabled Miamians could lose housing under Trump budget

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal seeks to eliminate federal funding for permanent supportive housing, threatening the stability of over 300,000 disabled Americans.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that changes to Personal Independence Payment (Pip) will only apply to new claimants, and existing recipients' payments will not be frozen.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tories accuse Starmer of humiliating U-turn' as climbdown over welfare bill confirmed UK politics live

The government's concessions received commendation for addressing concerns about support for disabled individuals while enabling necessary welfare reforms.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

30 kids, young adults with disabilities get chance to play at Sox Park: 'It just means a lot to us'

The Miracle League provides children with disabilities the chance to play baseball, creating joyful experiences for players and families alike.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Minister to soften disability benefits shake-up

Kendall believes protecting the most vulnerable is essential, stating: "When we set out our reforms we promised to protect those most in need, particularly those who can never work."
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Highest ever carer's support grant of 2,000 to be paid to hundreds of thousands of carers across the State today

The Carer's Support Grant increased to €2,000, recognizing and supporting the vital role of full-time carers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Aboriginal community shaken by second death in Australian police custody

The family of Kumanjayi White are asking for CCTV footage and an independent investigation a week after the 24-year-old died in police custody at a supermarket.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Disability worker loses voice for six years due to filthy conditions

As a result of her exposure to that environment, her respiratory condition worsened and she was diagnosed with a chest infection and pleurisy - inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity.
Women in technology
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Nonprofit group homes in New York face funding shortfall, leading to staffing crisis

Group home caregivers in New York are dedicated but face low salaries due to nonprofit funding shortfalls.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

'I finally sleep through the night': Paralysed man wins back dignity thanks to volunteer builders

A Paralysed man received a free home extension from volunteers, drastically improving his living conditions and quality of life.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Starmer warned benefit cuts to hit 800,000 and be as toxic' as winter fuel changes

Sir Keir Starmer's recent benefit cuts could adversely affect around 800,000 legitimate disability claimants, raising concerns about the political fallout similar to pension cuts.
UK politics
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

7 new public schools set to open in NYC by September

NYC will open seven new public schools by 2025-2026, enhancing support for students and alleviating overcrowding.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

You can't compromise with a trade-off under which you say you will take more children from poor families out of poverty by placing more disabled people into poverty.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Colin Farrell speaks candidly on 'tricky' decision to eventually put son James into long-term care facility

Colin Farrell discusses the challenges of caring for his son with Angelman syndrome, emphasizing the importance of planning for his future.
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