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NDIS Reforms Slash Hospital Stays, Saving Hundreds of Millions
Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reduced the average hospital stay for its participants from 160 days to 20 days, saving the public health system hundreds of millions of dollars by addressing paperwork issues and providing alternative housing options.
NDIS Reforms Slash Hospital Stays, Saving Hundreds of Millions
Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reduced the average hospital stay for its participants from 160 days to 20 days, saving the public health system hundreds of millions of dollars by addressing paperwork issues and providing alternative housing options.
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian War Veteran Stars in "The Bachelor" to Combat Disability Stigma
Oleksandr Budko, a 28-year-old double amputee Ukrainian war veteran, is the star of the current season of "The Bachelor" Ukraine, using his platform to challenge stigmas surrounding war injuries and inspire fellow veterans.
Ukrainian War Veteran Stars in "The Bachelor" to Combat Disability Stigma
Oleksandr Budko, a 28-year-old double amputee Ukrainian war veteran, is the star of the current season of "The Bachelor" Ukraine, using his platform to challenge stigmas surrounding war injuries and inspire fellow veterans.
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36% Bias Score
Manchester Redevelopment Threatens Vulnerable Resident
Gaynor Hutton, a 53-year-old amputee in Manchester, faces the potential demolition of her adapted home during Collyhurst's redevelopment; the council promises alternative housing, but residents fear displacement and disruption within the £4 billion Victoria North project.
Manchester Redevelopment Threatens Vulnerable Resident
Gaynor Hutton, a 53-year-old amputee in Manchester, faces the potential demolition of her adapted home during Collyhurst's redevelopment; the council promises alternative housing, but residents fear displacement and disruption within the £4 billion Victoria North project.
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44% Bias Score
NDIS Funding Cuts Threaten Music Therapy for Autistic Woman
Nineteen-year-old Ava Rinna, diagnosed with level 3 autism, uses music therapy to communicate; however, proposed NDIS funding cuts from $193.99 to $67.56 per hour threaten to end her sessions, impacting her well-being and communication skills.
NDIS Funding Cuts Threaten Music Therapy for Autistic Woman
Nineteen-year-old Ava Rinna, diagnosed with level 3 autism, uses music therapy to communicate; however, proposed NDIS funding cuts from $193.99 to $67.56 per hour threaten to end her sessions, impacting her well-being and communication skills.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Invests $1 Billion in NDIS Reform to Curb Costs
The Australian government is investing $1 billion to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency by hiring 1000 new assessors, strengthening fraud detection, and implementing a new needs-based assessment process, resulting in approximately 60...
Australia Invests $1 Billion in NDIS Reform to Curb Costs
The Australian government is investing $1 billion to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency by hiring 1000 new assessors, strengthening fraud detection, and implementing a new needs-based assessment process, resulting in approximately 60...
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40% Bias Score
Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign
Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.
Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign
Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.
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48% Bias Score
AI in Education: Helping Students with Disabilities, While Addressing Ethical Concerns
US schools are exploring AI's role in assisting students with disabilities, prompting discussions on ethical use and educational impact, with concerns about over-reliance and cheating, but also recognition of AI's potential to level the playing field.
AI in Education: Helping Students with Disabilities, While Addressing Ethical Concerns
US schools are exploring AI's role in assisting students with disabilities, prompting discussions on ethical use and educational impact, with concerns about over-reliance and cheating, but also recognition of AI's potential to level the playing field.
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36% Bias Score
Mauritius NGOs Celebrate Christmas with Inclusive Events and Aid Initiatives
Several Mauritian NGOs, including U-Link & Down Syndrome Association, Yeshua Fellowship, and Taba'iyya, organized Christmas celebrations and aid initiatives, providing three days of inclusive events, distributing necessities to families, and collecting donations for food and school supplies.
Mauritius NGOs Celebrate Christmas with Inclusive Events and Aid Initiatives
Several Mauritian NGOs, including U-Link & Down Syndrome Association, Yeshua Fellowship, and Taba'iyya, organized Christmas celebrations and aid initiatives, providing three days of inclusive events, distributing necessities to families, and collecting donations for food and school supplies.
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24% Bias Score
Sydney to Hobart: Sailors with Disabilities Challenge Limits
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race features sailors with disabilities, including Al Grundy (polio survivor), James Hunter (visually impaired), and Alyson Gearing (hearing impaired), highlighting the transformative power of adaptive sports and challenging societal perceptions.
Sydney to Hobart: Sailors with Disabilities Challenge Limits
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race features sailors with disabilities, including Al Grundy (polio survivor), James Hunter (visually impaired), and Alyson Gearing (hearing impaired), highlighting the transformative power of adaptive sports and challenging societal perceptions.
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16% Bias Score
Ugandan Medical Student's Success Showcases Impact of Disability Care
Aidah Katushabe, a Ugandan medical student born without lower legs, is pursuing a pediatrics career with support from Pro Uganda's Mukono orthopedic center, receiving prosthetics and physiotherapy, highlighting the center's comprehensive approach to disability care.
Ugandan Medical Student's Success Showcases Impact of Disability Care
Aidah Katushabe, a Ugandan medical student born without lower legs, is pursuing a pediatrics career with support from Pro Uganda's Mukono orthopedic center, receiving prosthetics and physiotherapy, highlighting the center's comprehensive approach to disability care.
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24% Bias Score
McCausland's Strictly Win: A Landmark Moment for Disability Inclusion
Comedian Chris McCausland's win on the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing final has been hailed as a landmark moment for disability inclusion, inspiring others with sight loss and prompting calls for increased representation in television.
McCausland's Strictly Win: A Landmark Moment for Disability Inclusion
Comedian Chris McCausland's win on the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing final has been hailed as a landmark moment for disability inclusion, inspiring others with sight loss and prompting calls for increased representation in television.
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40% Bias Score
Ticket to Work Program Supports Return to Employment for SSDI Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work (TTW) program helps individuals receiving SSDI benefits return to work by providing support services, financial incentives like a Trial Work Period and Extended Period of Eligibility, and vocational counseling to assess readiness and explore job op...
Ticket to Work Program Supports Return to Employment for SSDI Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work (TTW) program helps individuals receiving SSDI benefits return to work by providing support services, financial incentives like a Trial Work Period and Extended Period of Eligibility, and vocational counseling to assess readiness and explore job op...
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36% Bias Score
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