Asda payout after driver's 'not disabled' comment to customer
A man with fibromyalgia and autism received compensation from Asda after a delivery driver questioned his disability at his Southport home. The driver has since left the company.
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Asda payout after driver's 'not disabled' comment to customer
A man with fibromyalgia and autism received a four-figure settlement from Asda after a delivery driver questioned his disability. The driver has since left the company. Read the full story.
Charity CEO turns down MBE over disability 'scapegoating'
Tressa Burke, head of Glasgow Disability Alliance, declined a New Year Honour, citing government policies she says demonise disabled people. Read her powerful statement.
Hotel Owner Found Liable for Native American Discrimination
A federal jury has found the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota liable for discrimination against Native Americans, awarding symbolic damages. Read the full story on this landmark civil rights case.
ADHD 'Disorganised' Comment Ruled Disability Discrimination
A PR worker with ADHD won a landmark discrimination case after being called 'disorganised'. The tribunal ruled such comments can violate dignity. Read the full ruling.
NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
Greggs supervisor wins race discrimination tribunal
A black Greggs supervisor unfairly dismissed after being called 'ganja man' wins a race discrimination case. Tribunal finds dismissal was a 'stitch up'. Read the full story.
SeaWorld Under Federal Investigation for Walker Ban
The US Department of Justice is investigating SeaWorld Orlando and other parks for potential ADA violations after banning rollator walkers. Discover the full story.
KFC apologises for mocking influencer's stammer
KFC issues a grovelling apology after its Macedonian branch used an influencer's stammer in a promotional video. Discover the full story and the impact on the disability community.
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
Deaf Tesla employee fired over hearing aid malfunction
A deaf technician was sacked by Tesla after extreme heat at its Texas Gigafactory disabled his hearing aids. Read the shocking details of this discrimination case.
Ohio religious freedom bill faces LGBTQ+ rights opposition
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Met Police culture makes racial harm 'inevitable'
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
University apologises after Jewish students removed from church
The University of Cincinnati faces backlash after Jewish students were removed from a Catholic church during a university-sponsored tour, sparking allegations of discrimination and prompting an official apology.
Government rejects anti-Islamophobia shop safeguards
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Couple with nut allergy forced off TUI flight
A couple with life-threatening nut allergies were removed from a TUI flight after raising safety concerns, sparking debate about airline passenger rights and disability accommodations.
Denise Black speaks out on TV industry discrimination
Former Coronation Street actress Denise Black reveals the harsh reality of ageism and disability discrimination in television, sharing her personal struggle with being typecast after playing iconic roles.
Bus access refusal protest halts Westminster traffic
Shocking footage shows London bus driver refusing to deploy access ramp for wheelchair user and mothers with prams in Westminster confrontation that halted traffic.
Wetherspoons pays damages for autism discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay £3,500 in damages after staff at a Bristol pub refused service to an autistic man and his carer in a landmark discrimination case.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
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