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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The boss of a public transport lobbying organisation has apologised to campaigners after being criticised for two “misleading” comments made to peers investigating the impact of the Equality Act on…