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We often look at the issues around hidden disabilities, and now one of our projects has involved studying the provisions made for disabled people who could themselves be described as…

We often look at the issues around hidden disabilities, and now one of our projects has involved studying the provisions made for disabled people who could themselves be described as…

The government has announced that people who have a hidden disability are now able to apply for a blue badge parking permit. The new guidance issued by the Department for…

A British Paralympic skiing champion is planning to take legal action against Sainsbury’s – one of the sponsors of the British Paralympic team – after he was twice denied access…

The rise in arthritis and other conditions is highlighting the problems presented by many everyday objects for people who have poor manual dexterity. There is plenty of advice online to…

The survey by Next Stage into accessibility in the entertainment industry generated some strong feedback from performers who often face huge obstacles in the studio and on stage. In addition…

Disabled artists and musicians are challenging the entertainment industry to act to make their spaces accessible for performers as well as audiences. A survey by Next Stage has found that…

With local elections fresh in the memory, European elections coming soon and the possibility of any number of polls in the coming months, blind and partially sighted voters have won…

A prominent UK university has said it will review its policy after it was accused of putting disabled students at a disadvantage by charging for extensions to long-term assignments where…

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…