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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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.
200 Guide Dog Puppies Need New Homes After Charity Decision
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association makes difficult choice to rehome 200 puppies in training due to funding pressures and changing demand for assistance dogs.
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.
US shutdown threat puts women and children's nutrition at risk
A political standoff in Washington puts critical food assistance at risk as Democrats push emergency legislation to protect the WIC programme from looming shutdown chaos.
LA's mounting rental crisis threatens housing stability
Los Angeles County faces a mounting rental debt crisis as landlords struggle with millions in unpaid rent despite emergency COVID-19 assistance programmes.
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.
British teen dies after Dubai prison release
Exclusive investigation reveals disturbing details about 19-year-old Harry William's Dubai imprisonment and subsequent death, raising serious concerns about British consular support and Dubai's justice system.
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.
ScotRail guard's incredible kindness helps stranded passenger
A ScotRail train guard went above and beyond to help a vulnerable passenger reach Fort William after she missed her connection, showcasing extraordinary compassion on Scotland's railways.
Illinois Housing Relief: Direct Payments Available
A groundbreaking housing assistance programme in Illinois offers direct payments to struggling homeowners and renters. Discover if you qualify for this financial relief initiative.
Build-A-Bear worker suspended over service dog incident
Exclusive: Build-A-Bear Workshop employee suspended after viral video shows shocking confrontation with customer's assistance dog in Manchester store. Disability rights groups demand action.
Atlantic City Food Crisis: SNAP Cuts Deepen Hunger
Atlantic City confronts a growing food desert crisis as federal nutrition assistance cuts take effect, leaving low-income families and elderly residents struggling to access affordable groceries in New Jersey's iconic coastal community.
Bus driver denies passenger with assistance dog
A Sydney bus driver refused to let a passenger with a registered assistance dog board, leaving the man stranded and sparking outrage over disability access rights.
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.
Tesla Recalls 1.8M Cars in Europe Over Autopilot Safety
Elon Musk's Tesla announces a major recall of 1.8 million cars across Europe, including the UK, to address critical Autopilot safety concerns. The update aims to prevent driver misuse of the controversial system.
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.
Author Robert Munsch plans assisted suicide after dementia diagnosis
Robert Munsch, acclaimed author of 'Love You Forever', shares his devastating diagnosis and decision to pursue medically assisted dying in Canada as conditions worsen.
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.
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.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
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.
UK family stranded in Lisbon as Foreign Office fails to help
A British family's holiday in Lisbon turned into a nightmare after a passport theft. They accuse the Foreign Office of abandoning them, facing a week-long wait and a £700 bill for emergency travel documents, despite pleas for help to Keir Starmer's office
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.
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