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Aligayah in the news to support Bowel Cancer UK
The BBC newsreader George Aligayah is telling of his own diagnosis and treatment to support the charity Bowel Cancer UK as it promotes Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Aligiyah has recorded…
Super League gets onside with inclusivity at Magic Weekend
One of the biggest dates in the rugby league calendar will bring the launch of a ground-breaking inclusive sports programme for people with learning disabilities and autism. The Betfred Super…
Authors urged to add diversity to children’s books
The recent World Book Day brought calls from various quarters for more to be done to increase the level of diversity in children’s literature. ITV news reported that a study…
Disability charities support trials of driverless pods
A company which specialises in making autonomous vehicles will start trials next month on driverless pods designed to deliver improved mobility and independence for people with health conditions and disabilities.…
Inequality, not impairment, increases costs for disabled people
Disability equality charity Scope is calling on the government to take action after publishing a study which shows the rising costs facing disabled adults and families with disabled children. The…
Mattel embraces diversity with latest Barbie range
She’s the doll who launched countless controversies, but the latest developments with Barbie have brought praise from diversity campaigners worldwide. Manufacturers Mattel have released two new versions of the doll…
Courts take tough line with discriminatory drivers
The BBC has highlighted two incidents of taxi drivers discriminating against visually-impaired people by refusing to allow assistance dogs into their cars. In each case the driver was taken to…
HS2 is setting new standards for accessibility
Even before the HS2 rail project has left the station there are some calling for it to be shunted into the sidings. But whatever happens with a project priced at…
Report highlights council failings over Blue Badge fraud
Local authorities are coming under pressure to prosecute offenders who misuse disabled parking permits after a study found more than three in five are failing to act. Analysis by the…
Twitter storm highlights need to ask before “assisting”
A Twitter storm has highlighted the problems facing disabled people when “well-wishers” decide to impose a helping hand and often do more harm than good. The experience of Bronwyn Berg…
