The government’s new education white paper is a “major attack” on mainstream schools that are committed to inclusion and will undermine the protection given to disabled children under the special educational needs (SEN) framework, say campaigners. The Alliance for Inclusive … Continue reading →

A campaigning network that has achieved “outstanding results” in highlighting the “menace” of disability hate crime, and raising awareness among police and politicians, has been recognised at a prestigious annual awards ceremony. Stephen Brookes, Anne Novis and Katharine Quarmby, who … Continue reading →

Freedom of movement across Europe is a “complete illusion” for disabled people, according to Europe’s leading disabled people’s organisation. The European Disability Forum (EDF) spoke out as it announced its decision to launch a major campaign calling for a new … Continue reading →

Peers, MPs and disabled people have gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a groundbreaking and “inspirational” piece of disability legislation. The anniversary of the implementation of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act was marked by a service at … Continue reading →

The equality watchdog is to investigate whether the Treasury has breached its legal duty to consider the impact of its spending cuts on disabled people and other groups. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been in discussions with … Continue reading →

Campaigners must join together and launch a new fight for the human rights of disabled young people to be educated in mainstream schools, leading figures in the inclusive education movement have heard. A string of prominent members of the movement … Continue reading →

Disability organisations have called on the government to delay its programme to reassess all those disabled people who claim “old-style” incapacity benefit (IB). The call came after the publication of an independent review of the work capability assessment (WCA), the … Continue reading →

The government must improve “every stage” of the much-criticised assessment that tests eligibility for out-of-work disability benefits to make it “fairer and more effective”, according to a long-awaited independent review. The publication of the review of the work capability assessment … Continue reading →

A new report by members of the London Assembly shows that Transport for London (TfL) is “dragging its feet” in upgrading to a modern, accessible transport network, say disabled activists. The assembly’s transport committee says the access problems on London’s … Continue reading →

Children with mental health conditions and other hidden impairments are far more likely to be given custodial sentences than non-disabled children, according to a new report. The report also says that children with impairments such as learning difficulties, mental health … Continue reading →