OBE ‘is overdue recognition of importance of inclusive education’
A disabled campaigner says the decision to award him an OBE is an overdue recognition…
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Police force admits passing footage of disabled protesters to DWP
A police force has admitted passing video footage and other information about disabled anti-fracking protesters…
Labour and Greens call for inquiry into claims of police abuse of disabled protesters
Two senior political figures have called for an inquiry into claims that police have targeted…
‘Kicked, punched, knocked unconscious, tipped out of wheelchairs’: Campaigners describe repeated police targeting of disabled anti-fracking protesters
Police forces are repeatedly targeting and assaulting disabled people involved in peaceful anti-fracking protests, campaigners…
Police targeting of disabled protesters is ‘an outrage and a scandal… and it’s set to spread’
The targeting by police of disabled people involved in peaceful anti-fracking protests is an “absolute…
Ideas to replace WCA with new assessment framework win some support
Disabled activists have delivered a generally positive response to fresh ideas on how to replace…
UN day of disabled people: Activists fight purple campaign’s ‘hijack’ of rights day
Disabled activists have fought back against what they say are attempts by the government and…
DWP accused over ‘less than truthful’ Purple funding claims
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been accused of misleading disabled people about…
UN day of disabled people: Cycling benefit fears, public appointments review, and a new ODI network
Half of disabled cyclists fear having their benefits cut or removed if they are seen…
UN day of disabled people: Historic document throws light on birth of movement
A key document that helped many disabled activists develop their understanding of how they were…