Readers, I have just found out that later today, new-look GCSEs for schools in England are to be unveiled, with exams graded from eight to one rather than A* to G.
Disabled champions 'humiliated' at hands of Glasgow gay club Gay wheelchair users tried crawling into club but was turned away. Club says it had to call police after group of men became agitated and abusive 14 JUNE 2013 | BY JACK CARBERRY Photo courtesy of Nathan Gale. A disabled gay man ended up crawling up the stairs of a gay nightclub in Glasgow, which refused him entry, only to have door staff call the police on him.
A national UK billboard campaign has launched, donated and supported by Amscreen, it is set to be the largest campaign for anti cyber bullying for autism.
A new system of disability benefits has begun to take effect across England, Scotland and Wales. Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) are replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as part of the government's welfare reforms. The government claims PIPs will target resources more effectively towards those who need it most. But a charity warns that almost a fifth of claimants - 600,000 people - could eventually lose their benefits.
The Transport Committee, chaired by Louise Ellman MP, is conducting an inquiry into access to transport for people with disabilities. It will be producing a report with recommendations during summer 2013.
A councillor who won re-election despite having to apologise for suggesting disabled children should be "put down" to save money has told Disability News Service (DNS) he believes there is a good argument for killing some disabled babies.
