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Six government research reports have provided strong evidence of the huge barriers that prevent many young disabled people from moving into work, training or education. They show that – contrary to hostile rhetoric in the mainstream media, and among some MPs […]
Young disabled people are often “dismissed”, devalued and “minimised” by the disability movement in the UK and across Europe simply because of their age, according to a new book by a disabled academic. Dr Miro Griffiths (pictured) says veteran activists often […]
Activists have told an inquiry they fear the government is focusing its attention on “punishing” young disabled people for their needs and challenges, rather than ensuring they receive the support they need. Members of Disabled People Against Cuts Cymru (DPAC Cymru) […]
Hundreds of “forgotten” and “abandoned” young disabled people across the country have taken part in peaceful protests against government cuts to disability benefits, as part of a new movement of activists powered by social media. The Crips Against Cuts (CAC) collective […]
Stigmatising views, inaccessible public transport, a lack of job and volunteering opportunities, and the failure of schools to make reasonable adjustments, all contribute to the loneliness experienced by young disabled people, according to new government research. The research found that the […]
A month-long season of BBC films examining the lives of young disabled people will feature issues such as parenting, hate crime, relationships, and the qualities required of personal assistants. BBC Three’s Defying The Label season will begin on Monday 20 July […]