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Liberal Democrat conference: New scheme should see more disabled MPs
A new programme aims to help the Liberal Democrats increase the number of disabled people – and other under-represented groups – elected to represent their party as MPs. The Liberal…
Welfare reform bill: Anger as Lords debate moves to less accessible venue
Disabled peers have failed to prevent the government moving the next stage of the debate on its hugely controversial welfare reform bill to a less accessible part of the House…
Paralympic torch’s 2012 journey to begin with four national flames
The Paralympic flame for next year’s games in London will be created in a ceremony in Stoke Mandeville, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement, 2012 organisers have announced. It will…
Final countdown begins for 2012 Paralympics
Organisers of next year’s London 2012 Paralympics have released full details of the competition schedule for all 20 sports. The details were released as the organising committee prepared to pass…
Big cinema chains fail their screen test
Disabled cinema-goers are still facing discrimination at the hands of major cinema chains, according to the results of an investigation by young campaigners. Members of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign’s Trailblazers…
Paralympic cyclist in ‘critical’ condition after collision with ‘hit-and-run’ van
A gold medal-winning Paralympic cyclist was in a critical condition in hospital this evening after a collision with a van while training. Simon Richardson, who won two gold medals and…
London set for glorious showcase of Paralympic sport
Some of the world’s top disabled sports stars will be in London next month to showcase what the Paralympics has to offer, less than a year before the 2012 games…
New recruits will boost service-user army of inspectors
More disabled and older people will be paid to play a vital role in inspections of social care and health services, thanks to three new partnerships. The Care Quality Commission…
Cuts to bus services are raising access barriers, say MPs
Extensive cuts to bus services are making it harder for disabled people to access employment, education and voluntary work, according to a new report by a committee of MPs. The…
BBC apologises for Top Gear’s parking bay gaff
The BBC has apologised “unreservedly” after presenters on the popular motoring show Top Gear were filmed parking in two accessible parking bays. The episode aired this week (31 July) on…
