Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
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Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Eric Dane's ALS Battle: Actor Uses Wheelchair at Airport
Former Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane has been seen using a wheelchair at Los Angeles airport, revealing the devastating progression of his ALS diagnosis in an emotional public appearance.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
EasyJet forces disabled passenger to prove fitness to fly
A disabled passenger reveals how EasyJet demanded medical proof she could travel safely after she booked assistance for her wheelchair, sparking outrage over airline disability policies.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Jockey's miracle comeback from spinal injury at York
Top jockey Jim Crowley makes stunning comeback just weeks after serious spinal injury, defying medical expectations to ride to victory at York's prestigious Ebor Festival.
Able-bodied man uses wheelchair to skip airport queues
Shocking footage reveals an able-bodied man using airport wheelchair services to skip queues at London Stansted, sparking outrage and raising questions about system abuse and genuine passenger needs.
Jockey Graham Lee paralysed after Newcastle race fall
Distinguished jockey Graham Lee faces permanent paralysis after devastating fall at Newcastle Racecourse, as racing community rallies around the Grand National hero.
Thieves steal disabled man's wheelchair in Oklahoma
Alan Prudhome, a disabled man from Oklahoma, faces immobility after callous thieves stole his specially adapted wheelchair, leaving him stranded and devastated.
Cotswolds Accessibility: Wheelchair-Friendly Guide
Discover how the Cotswolds is transforming into an inclusive destination with our comprehensive accessibility guide featuring wheelchair-friendly attractions, accommodation, and transport tips.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Care staff face jail for lying about pensioner's death
Three care workers admit to covering up circumstances surrounding elderly resident's death from wheelchair fall complications in shocking care home scandal.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
Kadeena Cox Shares Emotional Wheelchair Video Amid MS Fight
Paralympic champion and I'm A Celebrity star Kadeena Cox, 34, shares powerful video from her wheelchair, revealing the hidden reality of her Multiple Sclerosis battle since 2014 diagnosis.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Eurostar error strands wheelchair user in Rotterdam
A British wheelchair user's journey from Brussels to London descends into chaos as a Eurostar train error leaves him stranded 100km away in Rotterdam, sparking outrage over disabled travel rights.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Molly Caudery's World Championships dream ends in warm-up injury
British pole vault sensation Molly Caudery's World Athletics Championships campaign ended in devastating fashion before it even began, succumbing to a cruel ankle injury during warm-up in Budapest.
Elton John Sparks Health Concerns After Wheelchair Sighting
Music legend Sir Elton John has sparked concern among his devoted fanbase after being photographed using a wheelchair during a departure from Ibiza. The sighting comes just months after the iconic singer's hip surgery, raising questions about his ongoing
EasyJet Strands Wheelchair User on Tarmac in Alicante
A wheelchair user was abandoned on an EasyJet plane in Spain after staff failed to provide assistance, leaving him stranded on the tarmac in a major accessibility scandal.
Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp
A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out
Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.
EasyJet wheelchair mishap leaves disabled teen in tears
Exclusive: A 15-year-old boy with cerebral palsy was left stranded and distressed after his wheelchair was mishandled by EasyJet at London Gatwick, sparking outrage and calls for better airline disability protocols.
Skydiving accident survivor gets life-changing home makeover
A man left paralysed from the waist down in a skydiving accident has received a breathtaking home transformation on George Clarke's Beautiful Builds, finally gaining independent access to his kitchen and a new lease on life.
Wheelchair Basketball Apologises for Israeli Anthem Omission
British Wheelchair Basketball issues a formal apology after failing to play the Israeli national anthem before a World Cup qualifier in Cardiff, prompting a storm of criticism and accusations of a breach of international sporting protocols.
Gay Men Brutally Whipped in Public Under Sharia Law
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
Wheelchair User Abandoned Outside Medical Centre
A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.
Badenoch's Equality Act Redefinition Sparks Fury
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.
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