A disabled Liberal Democrat peer is to ask parliament to extend the access to work (ATW) scheme – which helps fund access adjustments in the workplace – to disabled councillors. The move would make it easier for disabled people who … Continue reading →

Too many disabled people are being denied out-of-work disability benefits and forced instead onto the less generous jobseeker’s allowance (JSA), following the introduction of a tough new “work capability” test, campaigners have warned. They fear that an unexpectedly large proportion … Continue reading →

Campaigners say new guidance that clarifies the law on assisted suicide sends out “disturbing” signals about how disabled people are viewed. The interim guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland lists the factors to be considered in deciding whether to … Continue reading →

Disabled people in Wales are not being well served by their local high streets, according to a new campaigning report. The report by Disability Wales (DW), the national association of disabled people’s organisations, says disabled shoppers face huge barriers when … Continue reading →

The government has unveiled improvements to an internet map that helps disabled people travel across the UK. The blue badge map already included the locations of facilities such as blue badge parking bays, Shopmobility centres, taxi ranks, accessible beaches, as … Continue reading →

Campaigners have welcomed parts of a report on benefits reform by former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith, but say it should have done more to tackle the poverty faced by disabled people. The Dynamic Benefits report from Duncan Smith’s Centre … Continue reading →

The lack of advice and support for people who lose their sight is “a national disgrace”, according to a disability charity. RNIB said that of the 100 people a day who begin to lose their sight, only eight will be … Continue reading →

Organisers have admitted that access at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) was not good enough, and have ordered a major review. The decision came after disabled artists labelled access at the festival “an absolute disgrace”. Ju Gosling, aka ju90, … Continue reading →

A leading disabled activist is to question publicly Boris Johnson’s failure to mention disability hate crime in his equality plan for London. Anne Novis will raise the issue in her role as the United Kingdom’s Disabled People’s Council (UKDPC) representative … Continue reading →

Funding for young adults with learning difficulties to attend further education courses is being withdrawn at the last minute by local authorities, according to a disability charity. The Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) said it was “very concerned” after receiving a … Continue reading →