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November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Michigan, USA poll finds people over 50 with significant health conditions may not identify as disabled, but doing so increases likelihood of asking for and receiving support with accessibility.

This tracks, since disabled identity reflects legal status / community connection.

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Disability after 50: Poll looks at self-identity and help with health care
People over 50 who have serious or significant health conditions may not identify as disabled, nor ask for or receive accommodations in health care that the ADA provides for.
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The Purple Pound--the figure that captures the total spending power of disabled people in the UK--has been updated to a whopping £446 billion per year, and businesses that fail on access are losing out.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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November 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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University of Sussex slammed for withdrawing individualised support for international disabled students before the start of term this academic year -- leaving students floundering mid-degree without crucial support.

www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560267...
University slammed for withdrawing support for range of disabled students
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November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When people talk about AI being 'cost saving' but actually what they mean is 'eldritch horror'.

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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
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November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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