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Disabled vet is proving the doubters wrong
A woman who was told her various health conditions would prevent her from becoming a vet has spoken to the BBC about how she proved the doubters wrong. Dr Kiah…
Heathrow staff shortages leave disabled journalist stuck on plane
A disabled BBC journalist made the news himself after tweeting how he was left waiting on an empty plane and told there were no staff at Heathrow Airport to help…
Theme park training staff in Makaton
Alton Towers theme park is working to make its attractions more accessible by training staff to better communicate with guests. The BBC reported that workers at the attraction in Staffordshire…
Tribunal supports House of Commons manager in workspace dispute
A disabled House of Commons manager who was threatened with disciplinary action when she asked staff to stop using her specially adapted workspace has won a tribunal claim. The Mail…
The Ultimate Guide To DDA
What is the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)? The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is an Act of the Parliament of the UK which has now been replaced by the Equality Act…
The Ultimate Guide to the Equality Act 2010
Who is a disabled person? According to the Equality Act 2010; a disabled person is defined as someone who has a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial effect…
CEV people support call for database of caring, Covid-safe traders
An award-winning journalist, author and political commentator brought out some of the best and the worst in social media with her suggestion of a database of businesses applying Covid-safe procedures…
RNIB and what3words working together to improve accessibility
The RNIB has joined forces with the international wayfinding system what3words to help blind and partially-sighted people arrive precisely where they need to be. The charity is promoting wider use…
Government announces mew Changing Places Toilets
About 500 new large accessible toilets for severely disabled people are to be installed across England after the government announced £23.5m of funding. The BBC reported that The Department for…
Wheelchair rugby club counting cost of Covid
A youth wheelchair rugby club is down to just one player with a disability since resuming training after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. BBC Online reports that the Ospreys…
