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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…
Covert Wheelchair Survey
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign activists between the ages of 16 and 30 are carrying out an undercover survey of cinemas, pubs and stadiums to test accessibility for wheelchair users. ‘Trailblazers’ is…
Grants Available to Help Disabled People Volunteer
Access to Volunteering Fund has made available grants of between £250 and £5,000. They are to be used to overcome barriers that stop disabled people from volunteering, the money can…
RBS Loses Discrimination Case Appeal
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has lost an appeal against a landmark ruling that it failed to provide adequate access to its services. Legal action was taken against RBS…
New Ruling: Volunteers Not Covered by DDA
A decision taken by an Employment Tribunal has decided that volunteers without a legally binding contract, nor a 'work placement' as defined in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) do not…
