Learning, Enterprise and Wellbeing
Encouraging disabled and long-term unemployed people to learn new skills or start a business can improve financial independence, mental health, and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Independent Disability Advisory Panel Controversy
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed disability rights expert Zara Todd to chair the new Independent Disability Advisory Panel. The panel is billed as a way to “listen to, learn from, and collaborate with” Deaf and disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. It will include up to 10 members and advise across health and disability policy.
What Should Be Taught in Schools But Isn’t
Education is supposed to prepare students for the real world, but too often, schools fail to teach the very skills that young people need to thrive after graduation. Instead, the curriculum is filled with outdated or impractical subjects that do little to equip students for adulthood.
AI’s “IQ Leap” Sparks Existential Questions Among Gen Z
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, so too does our understanding—and misunderstanding—of its capabilities. The growing belief among Gen Z that AI may be conscious reflects not just technological advancement, but a cultural shift in how younger generations relate to machines. Whether this belief is rooted in fact or fueled by fiction, it raises urgent questions about ethics, trust, and the psychological implications of human-AI interaction. One thing is clear: the line between science and science fiction is becoming increasingly blurred.
The Transformative Impact of AI On Disabled Entrepreneurs
The fear that AI could be a competitor arises from concerns about job displacement, reduced creativity, and economic disruption. However, AI’s true potential lies in being a co-creator, enabling individuals, including disabled entrepreneurs, to leverage its capabilities to enhance and accelerate their work, while still maintaining the human touch in decision-making, creativity, and empathy.