Sophie Dishman: my life as a young adult carer
I'm Sophie, a journalism student at university. I'm also a young adult carer.
2 Jan 2016
News
There hasn't really been a true innovation in technology for the blind in 15 years. Until now.
When Eric Ju Yoon Kim was in college at the University of Washington, he saw something that he thought should change.
29 Dec 2015
From January: all single-decker buses must be accessible to wheelchair users
On January 1st 2016, regulations will be coming into force that compel all single-decker buses in the UK to meet minimum accessibility regulations. The Public Service Vehicle Access Regulations (PSVAR) 2000 demand that all single decker buses have accessibility standards including a wheelchair bay; a wheelchair ramp or other boarding device, and priority seating. After January 1st, it will be a criminal offence under the Equalities Act 2010 for a bus not to comply with these access regulations.
29 Dec 2015
Blind Girl Who Was Banned From Using Cane At School ‘Forced Out After Bullying Campaign’
Seven-year-old Lily-Grace Hooper made headlines earlier in the year when her school banned her from using a walking cane - because of health and safely concerns.
29 Dec 2015
Disabled man abandoned on the second floor of building during Atos fire alarm evacuation
A disabled man was trapped in a centre run by Atos, which assesses fitness for work, when the fire alarm went off and staff evacuated the building, leaving him behind in his wheelchair.
28 Dec 2015
Minister hints at further block to taxi access law, 20 years after MPs approved it
A government minister has told peers that it is "not necessary" for all taxis to be accessible to wheelchair-users.
28 Dec 2015