Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
‘I have nowhere to go. I am frightened’ – The Irish Times
An elderly survivor of a Magdalene laundry says she is “frightened” and “has nowhere to go” as her…
TfL wheelchair space rules still aren’t enforced
Another day, and another video of a disabled person unable to access public transport in London has gone…
Global disability charity closes UK office citing ‘financial pressures’
A charity that has supplied wheelchairs and other disability aids to communities across the world for more than…
Neuralink’s big vision collides with reality of brain implants
O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming…
I begged doctors to remove my arm – I have the ‘suicide disease’
Little did I know though that my life would go on to be so full and hopeful, even…
Dad who did ‘anything’ to make others laugh dies
John Courtney was described as the “happiest and kindest man” by his best friend and sonJohn and his…
A Grandmother Watched Her Grandson Work Hard While Another Refused To Lift A Finger, So She Wants To Give Him A Harsh Wake-Up Call About His Future » TwistedSifter
Pexels/Reddit This grandmother has four adult grandsons, three of whom are employed and doing their part. The fourth,…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people. More than 1.7…