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Super League gets onside with inclusivity at Magic Weekend
April 12, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreAuthors urged to add diversity to children’s books
March 27, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreDisability charities support trials of driverless pods
March 19, 2019
Ian Streets
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.…
Read moreInequality, not impairment, increases costs for disabled people
March 5, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreMattel embraces diversity with latest Barbie range
February 18, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreCourts take tough line with discriminatory drivers
February 11, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreHS2 is setting new standards for accessibility
January 31, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreReport highlights council failings over Blue Badge fraud
January 24, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreTwitter storm highlights need to ask before “assisting”
January 17, 2019
Ian Streets
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…
Read moreTwitter storm highlights need to ask before “assisting”
January 17, 2019
Ian Streets
17th January 2019 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…
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