Fury As ‘Heartless’ Tories Axe Disabled Election Fund
The Green Party has slammed the government's decision to axe a crucial fund that helps disabled people stand for election.
1 Dec 2015
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Need for Better Air Travel Accessibility Highlighted after Disabled Man Crawls Off Flight
A recent high-profile incident in which a young man with cerebral palsy crawled off of a United Airlines flight is serving as a catalyst in the need for better accessibility measures in air travel for passengers with disabilities.
1 Dec 2015
25 Statements About Life With a Disability That Everyone Should Hear
It's estimated that nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States and 1 billion people in the world have a disability. Despite those figures, disability is a topic that many individuals don't feel comfortable discussing. When we came across vlogger Robyn Lambird's YouTube video about the types of positive disability discussions we need to have, it inspired us to get some more conversations going.
29 Nov 2015
Disabled access to public transport 'worse than before 2012' claims Paralympics star
A new surbet by the charity Whizz-Kidz says transport issues left many young people feeling excluded from job opportunities or accessing health and education services
25 Nov 2015
What is bullying?
My name is Leroy, I have got a learning disability and I have personally experienced bullying. Words hurt
25 Nov 2015
Mobility aid patients face NHS delays
Hundreds of disabled patients reliant on NHS equipment to help them move have suffered delays of up to a year, a BBC investigation has revealed. Complaints by patients using equipment including leg braces and neck collars prompted a review of the service.
24 Nov 2015