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High access standards at London 2012 “must be maintained”
The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are a “massive opportunity” to improve permanently the accessibility of the capital, according to Britain’s greatest Paralympian. Baroness [Tanni] Grey-Thompson said she believed the…
Commons makes equality pledge to disabled staff and visitors
The body that runs the House of Commons has pledged to improve access for disabled visitors to parliament. The new House of Commons Diversity and Inclusion Scheme, developed in line…
Minister steps back from new scooter laws
The government appears to have backed away from introducing new laws that could have forced users of mobility scooters and powered wheelchair to take out insurance, undergo training and take…
Channel 4 reveals disabled talent in Paralympics line-up
Channel 4 has announced the disabled presenters and reporters who will be the faces of its coverage of the London 2012 Paralympics. The line-up includes former Paralympians and established broadcasters,…
2012 torch will reflect unique Paralympic relay
The organisers of London 2012 have unveiled the new Paralympic torch, as they marked the latest milestone in the count-down to the games. The three-sided torch – made from an…
Freedom Guide calls for an end to ‘blatant discrimination’
The European Union (EU) must act to halt the “blatant discrimination” that prevents disabled people working, studying or travelling in other countries, according to a major new report by Europe’s…
Court’s ruling leaves disabled air passengers ‘defenceless’
A ruling by the court of appeal has left disabled air passengers with no protection from discrimination during their flight, the equality watchdog has warned. The Equality and Human Rights…
Completion of 2012 tennis venue marks 200 days to London’s Paralympics
The only London 2012 venue built solely for the Paralympics has been completed, just as organisers marked 200 days to go until the games begin. The 10,500-capacity Eton Manor, at…
CPS wins praise over disability hate crime efforts
New figures show the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is making good progress in prosecuting disability hate crimes successfully, say disabled activists. Last year (2010-11), the number of successful convictions for…
Murals paint colourful pictures of hopes and barriers
Colourful public murals that show disabled people’s hopes and joys, as well as the continuing barriers they face in their lives, are being unveiled across the country. Murals have already…
