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The Tory peer who heads the equality watchdog’s disability committee has faced tough questions over whether the hostile rhetoric of his party’s ministers has helped to fuel hate crime. Lord [Chris] Holmes, a commissioner with the Equality and Human Rights Commission, […]
Three disabled people who use the Independent Living Fund (ILF) have launched a fresh legal bid to halt its “unlawful” closure. Lawyers for the trio have told the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that they are seeking a judicial review […]
Plans to slash spending on disabled people’s social security are in disarray, after government figures appeared to show that its new personal independence payment (PIP) is easier to claim than disability living allowance (DLA), the benefit it is replacing. Chancellor George […]
Disabled activists have attacked the government for failing to include any measures in this week’s Queen’s speech to address disability poverty, provide a right to independent living, or fix the coalition’s disastrous welfare reforms. The speech included references to 12 new […]
Disabled campaigners have welcomed the mayor of London’s decision to publish plans for providing step-free access to seven inaccessible stations on the capital’s Crossrail project. The mayor, Boris Johnson, had previously suggested that he would ensure step-free access at all seven […]
Eight thalidomide survivors who have waited more than 50 years for justice have launched a legal action against the companies that manufactured and distributed the drug. Some of the eight were previously denied compensation because they could not prove their impairments […]
Two grandparents who care for their disabled grandson and have been hit by the “bedroom tax” are to continue their fight for justice, despite a high court defeat. Paul and Susan Rutherford, who are both disabled, care for 14-year-old Warren in […]
Disabled students across England are today (Friday) taking part in a nationwide lobby of MPs’ surgeries in protest at “deeply unfair” reforms to the system of higher education support. The day of action has been organised by the National Union of […]
Three user-led organisations have been recognised by the Queen for their work in their local communities. CoolTan Arts, in London; The Oyster Project, in East Sussex; and DEAFvibe in Staffordshire, will all receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award […]
More disabled people will be able to make accessible copies of books, films and music, thanks to reforms to copyright law that came into force this week. The new exemptions to copyright for those making accessible format versions of material for […]