Prejudice, discrimination and low expectations are the major barriers preventing improvements to the lives of severely disabled people with learning difficulties, according to a report commissioned by the government. But Professor Jim Mansell says in his report that adults with … Continue reading →

Councils could be given new powers to tow away cars displaying blue badges that are being misused, and to confiscate badges that have been reported lost or stolen. The government proposals aim to make the system of blue parking badges … Continue reading →

A new report has raised “grave concerns” about the impact of the government’s new work capability test on disabled people. The Citizens Advice report says seriously ill people are being subjected to the work capability assessment (WCA), while the test … Continue reading →

The government says it hopes two new pilot projects will end the postcode lottery in NHS provision of wheelchairs and lead to new national standards. The projects will start immediately and take place across the NHS South West and NHS … Continue reading →

A group of young disabled campaigners are embarking on an undercover investigation that is set to expose the discrimination they face in the job market. More than 200 members of the Trailblazers network, run by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign (MDC), … Continue reading →

The government has published a “legacy plan” aimed at bringing about “lasting changes” to the lives of disabled people through the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. London 2012: A Legacy for Disabled People aims to increase disabled people’s participation … Continue reading →

Sports chiefs have announced plans to spend more than £3.5 million on disability sport, in the hope of delivering a “lasting grassroots sporting legacy” from the 2012 Paralympic Games. Sport England is giving £1.54 million to the English Federation of … Continue reading →

A musical symphony featuring warning sirens is just one of the highlights of the first 10 disability arts projects to be commissioned for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The commissions are part of Unlimited, a three-year £1.5 million programme to … Continue reading →

The British team have so far had a disappointing Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver, with no athlete yet to win a medal, despite some strong individual performances. Visually-impaired skier Kelly Gallagher secured a sixth place in the slalom, as did … Continue reading →

Peers have delivered a damaging blow to government plans to introduce free personal care at home for disabled and older people with the highest needs. An amendment added to the personal care at home bill during its report stage in … Continue reading →