A disabled power-lifter has secured a last-minute reprieve from being deported to Nigeria, after campaigners wrote to the home secretary to complain about his treatment. Vincent Onwubiko, who has won five gold medals representing Britain in international competition, has lived in […]
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SEN inquiry: report is ‘missed opportunity’ on school inclusion
Inclusive education campaigners have criticised the Lamb inquiry on special educational needs (SEN) for missing a “golden opportunity” for major reform of the system. The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) said recommendations in the inquiry’s final report would have a “limited […]
SEN inquiry: report calls for end to culture of low expectations
An inquiry has called for urgent and major reform of the special educational needs (SEN) system, and an end to the “culture of low expectations” for disabled children and those with SEN. The plea came in the final report of an […]
SEN inquiry: Balls pledges ‘stronger voice’ for parents and children
The government has promised parents and children “a stronger voice at the heart of the special educational needs (SEN) system”, in its response to a major inquiry. Responding to the final report of the Lamb inquiry on the SEN system – […]
Thalidomide campaigners hopeful on government funding
Disabled people born with impairments caused by the drug thalidomide say they are “cautiously optimistic” that the government will provide them with new financial support. They have been campaigning since last year for government funding for the 463 people in the […]
Disabled peers ready for battle on equality bill
Three disabled peers say they will fight to ensure that the equality bill does not lower the level of protection for disabled people currently provided by the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Baroness [Jane] Campbell, Baroness [Rosalie] Wilkins and Lord [Colin] Low […]
Still no justice on disability hate crime, say professionals
The criminal justice system is still failing to take the issue of disability hate crime seriously enough, according to a poll of professionals. Nearly 50 delegates from local authorities, the Crown Prosecution Service, police forces, central government and voluntary organisations attended […]
Personal care bill will only help 20,000 more younger adults
The government’s personal care at home bill will only provide free care to an extra 20,000 younger disabled adults, the government has admitted. Health secretary Andy Burnham revealed the figure during the second reading of the bill in the Commons. The […]
Guidance on assisted suicide law ‘must be toughened’
New guidance aimed at clarifying the law on assisted suicide must make it clear that nearly everyone who helps a person to kill themselves will be prosecuted, according to leading disabled activists. Not Dead Yet UK (NDY UK) was responding to […]
Government’s blood scandal response is a ‘running sore’
A succession of peers have attacked the government for failing to implement the recommendations of an inquiry into the NHS contaminated blood scandal. They were speaking during the second reading of a private members’ bill introduced in the Lords by the […]