Wheelchair user's message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Spencer West, a motivational speaker, shares a crucial lesson on consent and respecting disabled people's autonomy. Read his powerful story and learn what not to do.
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Trump's ableist slur condemned by The View hosts
Donald Trump faces backlash for using a derogatory term against Governor Tim Walz. The View hosts and a GOP legislator condemn the language as damaging and hateful. Read the full story.
Carer's Allowance Scandal: System Failure Exposed
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic handling of carer's allowance, leaving thousands with life-altering debts. Labour must now deliver systemic reform and justice.
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.
Avanti accused of 'virtue signalling' over wheelchair art
Avanti West Coast faces backlash for train art showing two wheelchair users, despite having only one standard class wheelchair space. Campaigners call for real inclusivity, not just imagery.
Marine veteran sues Delta over prosthetic leg removal
Marine veteran Matias Ferreira forced from plane exit row despite qualifications. Delta apologises as lawsuit highlights disability rights in air travel. Read the full story.
Dick Harris: Champion of Disability Rights Dies at 71
Dick Harris, a lifelong advocate for disability rights, has died aged 71. His work championed independent living and defied societal expectations. Read his inspiring story.
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.
ASL interpreters join White House briefings after advocacy
In a landmark victory for accessibility, American Sign Language interpreters now feature prominently during White House press briefings following persistent advocacy from deaf organisations.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Trump WH Accused of Concealing Deaf Interpreter Comms
Explosive allegations emerge that Trump administration officials prevented interpreters for deaf staff from documenting sensitive White House discussions, raising serious security and transparency concerns.
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.
Disabled man died naked in cell with spit hood
A coronial inquest has heard shocking details of a disabled Northern Territory man's death while naked, handcuffed and wearing a spit hood in a Darwin police cell, raising serious questions about custodial care practices.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies at 70
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing disabled actor who transformed British television and theatre while championing disability rights.
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.
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.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
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.
Woman demands disabled passenger's train seat in viral video
A woman's extraordinary demand for a disabled passenger's priority seat on a busy train has sparked outrage after being captured on video and going viral across social media platforms.
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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