Fresh calls for ‘turn-up-and-go’ assistance from train operators
Added: 26 March 2015 | Updated: 27 March 2015
Added: 26 March 2015 | Updated: 27 March 2015
Martin is a big Manchester United fan, along with his three boys. His eldest son Jordan uses a wheelchair and attends one of Scope's schools. Martin writes a blog called United Discriminates, and has shared his story as part of our 100 days, 100 stories campaign.
A survey released to 5 live Breakfast has found that more than three-quarters of disabled students and graduates are afraid to let potential employers know about their disability. It is a classic dilemma for people with disabilities - and it's one I've been facing myself.
But inaccessible transport is still preventing us from living full lives. Disabled people travel a third less often than the general public [1] and one in three disabled people cite transport as a barrier to work [2].
Children with speech problems are struggling along without help because of NHS cuts.
I've had mental health problems and I'm not ashamed to admit it.