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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Gift... The Coverage of Free Treatment Up to 5 Lakh Expanded, Now These People Will Also Be Eligible

The Delhi government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), now including widows and individuals receiving assistance under disability schemes for health insurance coverage.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Disability Assistance: Special Schools Sound the Alarm: State Reimburses Construction Costs Too Late

Special schools in Germany are facing financial challenges as the state delays reimbursement of construction costs for a new school designed to support emotionally and socially challenged children.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Shiva Started to Walk, Navaraj Will Get a Prosthesis. A Polish Group Helps the Disabled in Nepal

A group of Polish volunteers travels to Nepal to assist in the rehabilitation of disabled individuals, providing prosthetic limbs and support.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alao-Akala's wife rallies support for visually impaired pupils

The wife of former Oyo State Governor, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, emphasizes the need for ongoing support for visually impaired students during her visit to a local special school.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP disability employment support plans for 2026 and beyond

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled new initiatives to enhance employment opportunities for disabled individuals and those with long-term health conditions.

Feb 25 • 05:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Blind women speak honestly: this is the biggest myth that people believe about us

Blind women challenge common misconceptions about their lives and experiences in a new theater production.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A 99% reduction in working hours granted to the father of a child with severe autism who is not hospitalized

The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands has granted a father the right to a 99% reduction in working hours to care for his severely autistic child, overturning a previous decision that denied this claim.

Feb 23 • 10:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Up to 600 PLN to cover energy costs from PFRON. Application process has started

Financial support up to 600 PLN is now available for adults with disabilities and children requiring home ventilation under the PFRON program.

Feb 23 • 09:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Disability-Friendly Hospitals’ to Be Operated Nationwide in Eight Locations by 2030

The South Korean government plans to designate and operate eight ‘Disability-Friendly Hospitals’ by 2030 to support the entire clinical process for people with disabilities.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three group living homes will be established in Vilnius district

The Vilnius district plans to build three new group living homes in response to increasing demand, creating a total of 30 new spaces for residents with support needs.

Feb 22 • 12:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

When a father of a child with severe autism requests a transfer – A trial for Greece in 2026

A father's appeal sheds light on the struggles of families with disabled children in Greece, emphasizing the need for better support and understanding.

Feb 21 • 08:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Applications Open for the Riga Marathon Program “Inclusive Marathon”, Special Call for Assistants

The Riga Marathon has launched an application process for its Inclusive Marathon program, specifically inviting organizations and individuals, while also emphasizing the need for suitable assistants for participants with mobility challenges.

Feb 17 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi LG chairman donates wheelchairs, cash to persons living with disabilities

The Chairman of Koko-Besse Local Government Area in Nigeria provided wheelchairs and cash support to 75 persons living with disabilities to promote inclusion and economic empowerment.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

FGR seeks to charge Javier Duarte, governor of Veracruz, with embezzlement today

The Mexican Attorney General's Office (FGR) plans to formally charge former Veracruz governor Javier Duarte for embezzlement of five million dollars connected to federal subsidies for disability support.

Feb 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In the Census, 30% of municipalities say they do not have support professionals for students with disabilities

30% of Brazilian municipalities report lacking educational support professionals for students with disabilities, as per the 2024 School Census.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues update on £4,000 payments that many don't know exist

The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) updated on a little-known payment scheme worth potentially £4,000 for individuals with disabilities or health conditions who require work-related support.

Feb 11 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Disability pensions for single mothers increase after the number of children

The article discusses the increase in disability pensions provided to single mothers in Iceland as a result of the number of children they have.

Feb 10 • 18:25 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Overwhelming sense of doom’: NDIS support cuts leave families in fear – and there are more to come

Families are deeply concerned about upcoming cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that threaten essential support for people with disabilities, as highlighted by Bonnie's fears for her sister Claire.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK's 'unsung army' of full-time unpaid carers needs more support, report says

A report highlights the need for better support for over 1 million full-time unpaid carers in the UK, many of whom are from lower-income backgrounds and unable to work due to their caregiving responsibilities.

Feb 8 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP confirms new PIP rates 2026 from April - full list

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has announced an increase in Personal Independence Payment rates effective from April 2026, along with adjustments to other disability benefits.

Feb 7 • 16:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: The Employment Agency is clipping the wings of the disabled

Long-time employment officer Anna Elvemoen criticizes the Employment Agency for failing to provide legally mandated support to disabled individuals in the job market, leading to daily violations of their rights.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is sad that the son only speaks on paper

Parents of a thirteen-year-old disabled boy express their sorrow over their son's communication being limited to written words due to long waiting lists for necessary support and resources.

Feb 5 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice determines the creation of support positions for students with disabilities in municipal schools of Natal

The Justice of Rio Grande do Norte has ordered the municipality of Natal to present a project within 15 days for the creation of support professional positions for students with disabilities in municipal schools.

Feb 5 • 18:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Tomorrow increase in disability pensions for 218,000 users

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced that starting Friday, increased disability pensions for January will be paid to a total of 218,284 users, averaging an increase of 72 euros, or about 10 percent, while expressing solidarity with coastal counties due to severe weather.

Feb 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government regulated the National Emergency Law on Disability, but fears continue among families

The national government issued a partial regulation of the National Emergency Law on Disability, leaving families uncertain about the concrete support available for individuals with disabilities.

Feb 4 • 21:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LASG offers PWD business owners cash support

The Lagos State Government has provided financial assistance to the businesses of 80 persons with disabilities through its Office for Disability Affairs.

Feb 4 • 00:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP PIP claimants set for boost of up to £371

People claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will receive an increase of up to £371 starting April 6, due to a 3.8% rise in payments to support those with disabilities or chronic health conditions.

Feb 3 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Extra benefits DWP PIP claimants may be eligible for

People receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may qualify for additional financial support beyond their PIP payments, as the DWP indicates that many claimants could be unaware of these benefits.

Jan 16 • 14:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Helping to fulfill travel dreams for wheelchair users. But now Pavel Mráz needs support himself

Pavel Mráz, a paraplegic, found freedom in traveling with a barrier-free camper and now lends it to others with similar disabilities, but he is currently seeking support due to his own challenges.

Jan 13 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP minister issues update over major PIP review

The DWP has provided an update on the ongoing review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which offers financial support to individuals with long-term health conditions or disabilities.

Jan 8 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Invisible Alena: Starting first grade is a nightmare for me. We will need help with assignments.

Alena, who is visually impaired, expresses her fears and challenges about starting first grade and the need for assistance with her school assignments.

Jan 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

A new center for people with disabilities is operating in Ústí nad Labem. It offers them assistance and activities

A new center in Ústí nad Labem is providing support and activities for individuals with disabilities.

Jan 5 • 07:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Rüdiger paid for surgeries for 11 children and began helping hundreds more

Antonio Rüdiger, during his break from the football season, visited Sierra Leone to support his humanitarian foundation and helped provide surgeries for children with disabilities.

Jan 3 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Author Marcel Friederich: The Crooked Smile is a Sign of Strength

Marcel Friederich, who lives with the rare Moebius syndrome, embraces his differences and aims to break taboos through his book and a support group called 'Courage Givers.'

Dec 28 • 09:12 UTC

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