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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…
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Paralympics 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…
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BBC 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…
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Major 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…
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Survey 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…
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SignPals 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…
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SignPals 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…
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Tell-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…
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Government 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…
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Patient 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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