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Support for decisions ‘still not understood’ in parts of England
Professionals in parts of England still do not understand their duty to ensure that disabled people have the support they need to make "critical" decisions about their health and social…
Council keeps passengers waiting… and waiting… for an accessible taxi
Disabled campaigners are calling on a city council to give them a wider choice of public transport, after a five-year delay in deciding whether to license a more accessible type…
Report punctures relationship myths
Some of the myths around disability and dating have been punctured by a new report from a group of young disabled campaigners. Members of the Trailblazers network set out to…
Elected office access grants double in size again
A fund set up to help disabled people with the extra costs they face in gaining elected office will be extended by another year, so that it covers the general…
Theatre discrimination victory ‘will have wide-reaching impact’
A leading entertainment group has admitted discriminating against a disabled theatre-goer by forcing him to buy a ticket for the personal assistant (PA) he needed to accompany him to a…
High-heels, swallowing the lies, and a bedroom protest
High-heels, institutional abuse, independent living, a bedroom tax protest, and a blunt challenge to the idea of pity... The subjects of the 800 images created by disabled people for the…
Nearly all disabled music fans ‘face discrimination’ when buying tickets
Nine in 10 disabled people felt discriminated against when they bought tickets to watch live music, because the booking system they had to deal with was so inaccessible, according to…
Captions could be next step forward for access at music venues
Music venues and festivals could soon be offering captions beside the stage so that deaf customers can follow a band's lyrics as they are being sung and enjoy the banter…
London 2012 access boss’s ‘enormous task’ at Network Rail
The disabled consultant who played a key part in ensuring the accessibility of London 2012's purpose-built venues says she will use that experience in her new role as Network Rail's…
Criminal justice system ‘is failing offenders with learning difficulties’
The treatment of people with learning difficulties should be "significantly improved" right across the criminal justice system, from arrest to sentencing, according to a new report. The report concludes that…
