WHO releases two major reports — the Mental Health Atlas 2024 and the World Mental Health on September 2 — alongside updated suicide estimates, presenting the most comprehensive evidence yet on the...

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on Wednesday issued its findings on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Finland, Kiribati, the Maldives, and the State...

People with disabilities, their families and carers will gain choice and control around flexible funding when improvements to the disability support system are rolled out from early next year.

The 2023 “Learning from Lives and Deaths – people with a learning disability and autistic people” (LeDeR), which investigates deaths in UK adults with a learning disability in an effort to provide...

Special Olympics athletes and members from New Zealand Police lit the Flame of Hope at the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch. The event took place to mark the 100-day countdown to the National...

Bass Coast Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on two important draft plans that set the direction for health, wellbeing, inclusion and access in our region over the next four...

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) announced a settlement with the Lemoore Union Elementary School District to resolve allegations that a district employee was subjected to disability...

Mobility scooter users in Griffith can now recharge their batteries while out and about, with several Council facilities offering access to free charging points during business hours and a secured...

The Malinauskas Government has launched a Disability Inclusion Plan 2025–2029, setting a bold four-year vision to make South Australia a national leader in accessibility, fairness, and opportunity...

The Government of Zambia has taken a major step toward inclusive governance by launching a nationwide sensitisation campaign to promote two newly adopted policies: the National Policy on Persons with...

The Oregon city has reached a settlement with Disability Rights Oregon, agreeing to provide at least 150 ADA-compliant camping spaces for homeless residents with disabilities.

People can now have their say on the New Zealand Disability Strategy with public consultation opening today.

Monash University has led the creation of a new Disability Wellbeing Index to better measure outcomes for persons with disabilities. Supported by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), the...

The finalists for the 2025 WA Youth Awards have been decided, with 31 inspiring young people and youth workers, along with 13 youth organisations or collaborations in the running for an award.

Women with disabilities continue to face persistent barriers to fully participating in the workforce — barriers that limit their economic security, leadership opportunities, and ability to contribute...

The European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) have launched a four‑year initiative backed by a €4 million grant...

Organisations planning inclusive community events and activities to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2025 can apply for a share of $100,000 funded by the Cook Labor...

The Albanese Labor Government has announced a $2.3 million investment into 22 social enterprises breaking cycles of disadvantage across Australia.

The Government of Zambia has concluded a two-day provincial-level sensitisation workshop in Mongu District, Western Province, reaffirming its commitment to advancing disability inclusion and streng...