Philippine Cities Mandate Inclusive Hiring, Creating Jobs for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in Fast Food Sector
June 2025 — The Philippines is cementing its position as a global leader in inclusive labor policy, with major cities across the archipelago enacting ordinances that mandate the hiring of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in fast-food establishments. Following the pioneering efforts of Manila City, Davao City—one of the largest metropolitan areas in […]
Global Business Leaders Redefine Talent Acquisition, Tapping Neurodiversity as a Competitive Edge
July 2025 — A significant global shift is underway as major corporations move beyond mere “awareness” of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodiverse conditions, now actively embracing neuroinclusion as a critical business strategy. According to the recently released EY Global Neuroinclusion at Work Study 2025, fostering environments where neurodivergent individuals—such as those with autism, […]
AI-Powered Tech Breakthroughs Drive New Era of Independence for People with Disabilities
October 23, 2025 — A surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation is leading to transformative breakthroughs in assistive technology, providing millions of people with disabilities worldwide with unprecedented levels of independence and social inclusion. A new wave of products—from advanced exoskeletons to smarter communication tools—is fundamentally reshaping the care landscape. The shift is being driven […]
World News: Crisis in Elderly Care Finance—Global Study Reveals Unaffordable Costs and Policy Gaps
October 22, 2025 — A growing body of international reports highlights a looming crisis in long-term care (LTC) for the world’s rapidly aging population, with affordability and workforce shortages cited as the most critical policy failures. As the number of people aged 60 and over is projected to double globally by 2050, the demand for […]
Australia introduces Quarterly Funding Periods to Stabilise NDIS Budgets
Canberra, Australia – The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has introduced a significant shift in how participants’ funds are managed, phasing in quarterly funding periods for all new and reassessed plans since May 19, 2025. This change is part of broader legislative reforms aimed at improving the scheme’s financial sustainability and helping participants manage their […]
Australia Finalises ‘Thriving Kids’ Program for Children’s Disability Support, Amidst Community Concerns
Canberra, Australia – The Australian Government has announced its commitment to the Thriving Kids program, a new foundational support system set to begin rolling out from July 1, 2026. This $2 billion initiative, which the Federal Government will co-fund with state and territory governments, aims to create a national system of early intervention for children […]
Australia Overhauls Disability Employment Services with November Launch of ‘Inclusive Employment Australia’
Canberra, Australia – A major reform to Australia’s disability employment system is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, with the launch of the new program, Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA). This program will replace the existing Disability Employment Services (DES) system as part of a $5.5 billion government commitment to improve job outcomes for […]
Australia’s NDIS Rolls Out Phased Reforms to Stabilize Funding and Introduce Quarterly Budgets
Canberra, Australia – The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia is moving forward with a series of legislative and operational reforms throughout 2025, aimed at improving the scheme’s sustainability and providing participants with greater clarity and budget management tools. One of the most significant changes, which began rolling out in May 2025 for new […]
Global Report Urges Co-Design of Digital Assistive Technology with Disabled People
London, UK – A major report by the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences, is calling for a global shift in how digital assistive technologies (AT) are developed, stressing that individuals with disabilities must be at the center of the design process. The report, titled Disability Technology, warns that excluding disabled people from […]
WHO Global Report Reveals Staggering Health Inequities for Persons with Disabilities, Urges 40 Urgent Actions
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its comprehensive Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities, detailing severe and pervasive health inequalities that affect an estimated 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the world’s population. The report confirms that persons with disabilities continue to die earlier, experience poorer health outcomes, […]