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Paralympians launch fundraising campaign… three years after £70 million lotto bonanza
The organisation that will take Britain’s team to this summer’s Paralympics in Rio has been criticised for launching a high-profile fundraising campaign, just three years after Paralympic sport received a…
Police misconduct convictions ‘show need for hate crime action’
The conviction of two police employees for misconduct in the lead-up to the murder of a disabled man who had begged officers for protection from his killer proves the need…
Disabled actor criticises industry’s ‘backward attitude’, 20 years on
By Raya Al Jadir A disabled actor, artist and activist has criticised the film industry for its continuing failure to address discrimination, after he was dropped from a role and…
Minister hints at further block to taxi access law, 20 years after MPs approved it
A government minister has told peers that it is “not necessary” for all taxis to be accessible to wheelchair-users. Transport minister Andrew Jones said that such a policy would mean…
‘Woeful’ arts diversity progress prompts call for ‘more power and influence’
Mainstream arts organisations have “a mountain to climb” to ensure they have an acceptable proportion of disabled directors, artists and staff, according to leading disability arts figures. They spoke out…
Campaigning couples tell peers of barriers to justice
Two couples who have taken disability discrimination cases through the legal system have told a committee of peers about the barriers they have faced in trying to secure justice. Michèle…
Blanket scooter bans on trains must end, say conga-dancing campaigners
By Raya Al Jadir Disabled transport campaigners have called on three train companies to remove blanket bans that prevent all scooter-users from using their services. To mark the campaign, members…
‘Fantastic’ funding boost for inclusive politics campaign
A project that could help boost the number of disabled politicians in Scotland has received funding from the Scottish government. The £35,305 funding will be used to support disabled candidates…
EU finally acts on Europe-wide access laws… after 15 years
Disabled campaigners have welcomed the long-awaited publication of draft legislation to create Europe-wide access laws. The European Commission – the European Union’s executive body – finally published a European Accessibility…
Exhibition proves disabled artists ‘still mine a rich seam of oppression’
A new disability arts exhibition is a “colourful reminder” of the battles disabled people have fought – and continue to fight – for their rights, say activists. The exhibition is…
