Disabled activists are planning a high-profile protest that will highlight the inaccessibility of the public transport system, and demonstrate the problems that will be caused by the government’s cuts to disability living allowance (DLA). The national day of action on Tuesday, […]
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New theatre company will give silenced voices vital exposure
A new disabled-led theatre company is setting out to hear the voices of some of the artists most often excluded and sidelined by the arts world. Vital Xposure, which launches officially next month, is led by the award-winning writer and performer […]
Social care case could ‘draw line in the sand’ for disabled people
A landmark legal case could help thousands of disabled adults who are not receiving the care and support they need from their local authority. The case – which could be heard as early as July – is being taken on behalf […]
Byrne suggests a Labour change of heart over benefit cuts
A senior Labour shadow minister has launched a stinging attack on the government’s record on disability rights, and announced plans to work with disabled people to develop new policies that will “turn rights into reality”. The speech by Liam Byrne, the […]
Concern over government’s new assault on equality laws
The government has caused alarm among campaigners by extending its assault on the laws that protect disabled people and other minority groups from discrimination. Last year, the government announced plans to weaken the “specific duties” that public bodies such as schools […]
Cuts and reforms to EHRC put disability committee’s future in doubt
Cuts to the funding and responsibilities of the equality watchdog could mean that its specialist disability committee is under threat, its disabled commissioner has warned. Theresa May, the Conservative home secretary and minister for women and equality, this week confirmed plans […]
Court’s ruling will have ‘huge impact’ on discrimination in benefits system
A landmark court ruling is set to help disabled campaigners fight discrimination within the benefits system. The Court of Appeal ruled this week that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) breached article 14 of the Human Rights Act – on […]
Disabled workers still face ‘bleak’ struggle for support
Disabled people are still facing a “bleak picture” in their struggle to secure the support they need in the workplace according to a new report from the equality watchdog. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report, A Perfect Partnership, says awareness […]
Campaign raises fears over ‘unsafe’ vehicle conversions
Some wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs) are potentially unsafe for passengers or drivers travelling in their wheelchairs, and should never have been allowed on the roads, claim campaigners. The campaigning user-led charity Disabled Motoring UK (DM UK) spoke out as it joined Constables […]
Disability movement divided over Remploy closures
Significant parts of the disability movement have backed disabled Remploy workers who are set to lose their jobs because of government plans to shut their sheltered factories. Despite their continued opposition to the kind of segregated and sheltered employment provided by […]