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Government ducks challenge on accessible housing

March 19, 2014
Ian Streets
The government has ignored calls to introduce tough new accessible housing standards. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced its plans this week for a "radically simplified" system…
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Gallagher’s passion brings historic Sochi gold

March 18, 2014
Ian Streets
She is the first British alpine skier ever to win a gold medal at either a Paralympic or Olympic Games, but what Kelly Gallagher really wants to do is to…
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Disabled air passengers left with no protection from discrimination

March 13, 2014
Ian Streets
Disabled air passengers have been left with no protection from in-flight discrimination across Europe, thanks to a ruling from the UK's Supreme Court. The court ruled that international rules on…
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Muted response as SEN reforms become law

March 13, 2014
Ian Streets
Campaigners for inclusive education have given a mixed reaction to the coalition's Children and Families Act (CFA), which received royal assent this week. The act introduces a range of major…
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People who stammer ‘face routine discrimination’ at work

March 11, 2014
Ian Streets
People who stammer are almost certain to face discrimination in the workplace and the jobs market, new research suggests. The study by Dr Clare Butler, of Newcastle University Business School,…
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Sochi will ‘transform attitudes’ in Russia, says Craven

March 6, 2014
Ian Streets
The Sochi Paralympics will be "transformational" for Russia's attitudes towards disabled people, according to the British president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Sir Philip Craven was speaking as he…
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Golden Hannah lights the way to Sochi

March 6, 2014
Ian Streets
The UK's position as the birthplace of the Paralympics was celebrated this week with a ceremony that "created" part of the flame that will burn throughout the Winter Paralympic Games…
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Campaign aims to boost England as destination for disabled tourists

March 5, 2014
Ian Streets
A new campaign aims to position England as a leading destination for disabled tourists. VisitEngland, the national tourist board, hopes that its Access for All marketing campaign will both champion…
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Campaign seeks ‘simple fix’ to discrimination law barrier

February 27, 2014
Ian Streets
Two disabled peers are backing efforts to introduce a change in the law that would remove a major barrier to justice for victims of disability discrimination. New legal aid laws…
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‘Amazing histories’ will help fill a gap in Cornwall’s past

February 20, 2014
Ian Streets
A new series of video interviews with disabled people shows the kind of "amazing histories" that should be recorded for future generations, according to the researcher who has led the…
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