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Organisers of a scheme which helps people who have learning disabilities to enjoy a social life are appealing for more volunteers. Gig Buddies Cymru brings people together with volunteer companions…

Top children’s TV show Thomas the Tank Engine is to get its first autistic character in the latest move to diversify on-screen representation, according to the Guardian. The paper reported…

Operators of a rental system for e-bikes in central London say they will act to encourage users to park safely after criticism from The National Federation of the Blind of…

A woman living with cerebral palsy told media she hopes to inspire people with disabilities by competing for the title of Miss Great Britain. The BBC reported that Shannon McNally's…

With designs which are often quirky and stylish it’s easy to see why stramps catch the eye, but to accept them as accessible is as reckless as it gets. Indeed,…

Delays over the introduction of a free national Arts Access Card for disabled people have highlighted huge inconsistencies in the availability and price of concessionary and companion tickets, according to…

Athletes, volunteers and spectators called for improvements to accessibility at major sporting events after experiencing problems at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. ITV.com reported that Helene Raynsford, Chair of the…

Disabled hotel guests are being forced to spend the night sleeping in their wheelchairs and unable to go to the toilet, because of a chronic lack of facilities according to…

Disabled drivers are being warned that their blue badges may not be accepted in European holiday destinations this summer due to an “outrageous” Brexit hangover. Various media organisations report that…

A wheelchair user has told the media how he was left feeling travel sick and unsafe after being forced to sit next to the train doors on two railway journeys.…