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Disabled people with blue badges ‘threatened, insulted and attacked’, survey shows

By John Pring on 11th January 2024 Category: Transport

Disabled people with blue badges ‘threatened, insulted and attacked’, survey shows
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Disabled people with blue parking badges in England are frequently being threatened, insulted, followed and even attacked as part of a “never-ending ordeal”, new research has revealed. The research found that nearly a third (97) of the 304 disabled people who […]

Future of disabled-led motoring charity at risk, as it celebrates 100th anniversary

By Tom McDonough on 5th January 2023 Category: Transport

Future of disabled-led motoring charity at risk, as it celebrates 100th anniversary
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By Tom McDonough A disabled people’s motoring organisation has warned its future is at risk, even as it has been celebrating its 100th anniversary. Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) is set for a “crucial” board meeting on 23 February where trustees will […]

Disabled shopper left angry and frustrated after Next cordons off accessible bays

By John Pring on 15th July 2021 Category: Independent Living

Disabled shopper left angry and frustrated after Next cordons off accessible bays
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A disabled woman was left angry, frustrated and saddened by the “discriminatory” actions of a major retailer that blocked off a whole row of accessible parking bays for three days, to make space for customers queueing for its sale. Amy-Louise Peach […]

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