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Taxi driver to face probe after wheelchair row with actress
July 19, 2021
Ian Streets
An actress has told how a minicab driver took her wheelchair away after an argument outside a London train station. Bafta nominee Ruth Madeley, whose credits include the BBC One…
Read moreParalympics offer potential to bring lasting change
July 5, 2021
Ian Streets
The disability equality charity Scope has joined forces with ParalympicsGB to challenge the nation to turn cheers into change this summer. The charity says the opportunity for the Paralympics to…
Read moreBBC and Scope highlight pandemic plight of disabled people
June 30, 2021
Ian Streets
The BBC has reported on research which it says shows that thousands of deaf and disabled people across the UK experienced a devastating impact from the pandemic. The Corporation said…
Read moreMajor employers signing up to promote inclusion in business
June 21, 2021
Ian Streets
Some of the world's biggest firms have signed up to a campaign which aims to tackle prejudice towards disabled people in the business world. Companies with combined sales of more…
Read moreSurvey sets out to identify obstacles to access to theatres
June 14, 2021
Ian Streets
Two charities which work to make cultural experiences accessible to disabled audiences are joining forces to find out more about the obstacles which face visually-impaired people and people who have…
Read moreSignPals sets sights on expanding friendship-matching service
June 7, 2021
Ian Streets
A friendship service for deaf people launched a year ago in response to lockdown is now ion the lookout for funding to support expansion plans. SignPals was set up by…
Read moreSignPals sets sights on expanding friendship-matching service
June 7, 2021
Ian Streets
A friendship service for deaf people launched a year ago in response to lockdown is now ion the lookout for funding to support expansion plans. SignPals was set up by…
Read moreTell-tale sign shows it’s not sport for all
May 28, 2021
Ian Streets
Whoever put the sign up probably thought they were being helpful, but the message that anyone looking for an accessible loo needn’t bother going through the door raised more questions…
Read moreGovernment accused of discrimination over Early Re-opening Programme
May 17, 2021
Ian Streets
A group which promotes inclusivity for disabled people has written to the Prime Minister to call for equality in delivering the Early Re-opening Programme for public events. Disability Rights UK…
Read morePatient death brings call for coroners to take Mental Capacity Act training
May 14, 2021
Ian Streets
An assistant coroner amended the cause of death of a young disabled woman after deciding she did not receive adequate nutrition during her time in hospital for a routine operation.…
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