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Amputee Stuck in Hospital for Seven Months Due to Housing Issues
After life-saving surgery and despite being medically fit for discharge since January, 57-year-old David Taylor remains in Pontefract Hospital due to his Knottingley home's inaccessibility and the failure to find suitable alternative housing through Vico Homes.
Amputee Stuck in Hospital for Seven Months Due to Housing Issues
After life-saving surgery and despite being medically fit for discharge since January, 57-year-old David Taylor remains in Pontefract Hospital due to his Knottingley home's inaccessibility and the failure to find suitable alternative housing through Vico Homes.
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40% Bias Score
UK Special Needs Support System Faces Strain Amid Rising Demand
A survey reveals that 33% of UK parents with school-age children have sought special needs assessments, highlighting a surge in demand and concerns over the system's capacity and funding.
UK Special Needs Support System Faces Strain Amid Rising Demand
A survey reveals that 33% of UK parents with school-age children have sought special needs assessments, highlighting a surge in demand and concerns over the system's capacity and funding.
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16% Bias Score
Mother Charged After Stabbing Sons, Attempted Murder-Suicide
On August 24, in Leura, Blue Mountains, Debra Freeman allegedly stabbed her two adult, profoundly intellectually disabled sons and attempted suicide by overdosing on pills; she was charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder.
Mother Charged After Stabbing Sons, Attempted Murder-Suicide
On August 24, in Leura, Blue Mountains, Debra Freeman allegedly stabbed her two adult, profoundly intellectually disabled sons and attempted suicide by overdosing on pills; she was charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder.
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32% Bias Score
EU Disability and Financial Hardship: A 25% Disparity
In the European Union, nearly 25% of disabled people struggle financially, significantly higher than the non-disabled population; this disparity is most pronounced in Greece (75.5%) and Bulgaria (52%), while employment, though helpful, doesn't solve the issue completely.
EU Disability and Financial Hardship: A 25% Disparity
In the European Union, nearly 25% of disabled people struggle financially, significantly higher than the non-disabled population; this disparity is most pronounced in Greece (75.5%) and Bulgaria (52%), while employment, though helpful, doesn't solve the issue completely.
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32% Bias Score
Australian Government Announces $2 Billion Thriving Kids Program Amidst Criticism Over Lack of Consultation
The Australian government announced a $2 billion Thriving Kids program to provide support for children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, starting mid-2026, sparking criticism for a lack of prior consultation with disability groups and state/territory governments.
Australian Government Announces $2 Billion Thriving Kids Program Amidst Criticism Over Lack of Consultation
The Australian government announced a $2 billion Thriving Kids program to provide support for children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, starting mid-2026, sparking criticism for a lack of prior consultation with disability groups and state/territory governments.
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52% Bias Score
Australian Government Announces NDIS Changes, Sparking Concerns
Australia's Health Minister announced changes to the NDIS, aiming to reduce its growth rate by transitioning thousands of children with mild developmental delays and autism to a new system called "Thriving Kids" starting July 2027, causing concern amongst parents and disability groups due to the sho...
Australian Government Announces NDIS Changes, Sparking Concerns
Australia's Health Minister announced changes to the NDIS, aiming to reduce its growth rate by transitioning thousands of children with mild developmental delays and autism to a new system called "Thriving Kids" starting July 2027, causing concern amongst parents and disability groups due to the sho...
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40% Bias Score
UK Disability Grant Cuts Threaten Businesses
Reductions to the UK's Access to Work scheme are jeopardizing the livelihoods of disabled entrepreneurs and businesses employing disabled people, forcing some to close and others to face significant financial strain.
UK Disability Grant Cuts Threaten Businesses
Reductions to the UK's Access to Work scheme are jeopardizing the livelihoods of disabled entrepreneurs and businesses employing disabled people, forcing some to close and others to face significant financial strain.
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24% Bias Score
AI Chatbot Bias Against People with Disabilities
A new application, ABLE, detects ableist language in AI chatbots, revealing how discriminatory language is reproduced and suggesting ways to mitigate the issue.
AI Chatbot Bias Against People with Disabilities
A new application, ABLE, detects ableist language in AI chatbots, revealing how discriminatory language is reproduced and suggesting ways to mitigate the issue.
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20% Bias Score
Xueli Abbing: From Abandoned Child to UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Xueli Abbing, a Chinese adoptee with albinism, overcame educational challenges and depression to become a successful model, advocate against racism and discrimination, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Xueli Abbing: From Abandoned Child to UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Xueli Abbing, a Chinese adoptee with albinism, overcame educational challenges and depression to become a successful model, advocate against racism and discrimination, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
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36% Bias Score
NDIS Agency Refunds $3.145 Million After Incorrect Debt Collection
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) incorrectly pursued $3.145 million in debts from 115 NDIS participants and 60 service providers due to "poor process and human error", prompting a review and subsequent refunds.
NDIS Agency Refunds $3.145 Million After Incorrect Debt Collection
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) incorrectly pursued $3.145 million in debts from 115 NDIS participants and 60 service providers due to "poor process and human error", prompting a review and subsequent refunds.
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36% Bias Score
NDIS Overhaul Shifts Thousands of Autistic Children to New System
Australia's Federal Government is overhauling the NDIS, transferring thousands of children with mild/moderate autism to the new Thriving Kids program by July 2027, aiming for $2 billion in savings, causing parental concern over potential loss of support services and increased strain on schools.
NDIS Overhaul Shifts Thousands of Autistic Children to New System
Australia's Federal Government is overhauling the NDIS, transferring thousands of children with mild/moderate autism to the new Thriving Kids program by July 2027, aiming for $2 billion in savings, causing parental concern over potential loss of support services and increased strain on schools.
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60% Bias Score
NDIS Fraud: $2 Billion Misused, Reforms Demanded
Australia's $48.5 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is under fire for widespread fraud, with approximately $2 billion misused on luxury items and illicit activities, prompting calls for reform and stricter oversight to protect vulnerable participants and taxpayers.
NDIS Fraud: $2 Billion Misused, Reforms Demanded
Australia's $48.5 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is under fire for widespread fraud, with approximately $2 billion misused on luxury items and illicit activities, prompting calls for reform and stricter oversight to protect vulnerable participants and taxpayers.
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72% Bias Score
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