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Public authorities’ role in disability related harassment cases to be investigated by EHRC
A formal investigation by The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is to be launched into disability-related harassment and the measures public authorities are taking to prevent violence and abuse…
Disabled Persons’ Parking Places Act – Scotland
The Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009, was designed to prevent unauthorised people parking in designated accessible parking spaces. The aim of the Act is to give greater powers…
Discrimination advice cut will be ‘catastrophe’ for disabled people
Government proposals to remove funding from organisations that provide expert legal support for discrimination cases will have a “catastrophic” impact on disabled people, experts have warned. The Government Equalities Office…
Fears over sickness absence report
A government-backed report is set to make it harder for disabled people to claim out-of-work disability benefits, while potentially delivering another lucrative assessment contract to the private sector. The authors…
Duo win ‘fantastic opportunity’ to take helm at 2012 opening ceremony
The appointment of two disabled artists to direct next year’s opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics creates a “fantastic opportunity” to showcase disability arts on a world stage, say…
Peer’s portability bill would set right a ‘fundamental wrong’
A new bill that would put right “one of the most fundamental wrongs in the social care system” has been introduced by a disabled peer. Baroness [Jane] Campbell’s social care…
Europe ‘must act’ on freedom of movement
Members of the European disability movement have called for new laws to guarantee freedom of movement for disabled people across the Europe Union (EU). They were speaking at the 15th…
Making Buildings Inclusive and Accessible 2009: Special Report
A report aiming to convey the latest information and provide practical guidance for anyone involved in the commissioning, design and management of the built environment has been published by Workplace…
Cinema Subtitles Wanted by Dorset Deaf Group
Two Dorset cinemas have been accused of neglecting the deaf community for failing to provide subtitled film screenings, this is a claim made by Members of Bournemouth Deaf Club. Club…
Death of Wheelchair User – Council Fined
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) conducted an investigation into an accident which took place in a car park. A group of people from the Aylesbury Day Centre, which is…
