New Boyfriend Helps Care for Disabled Husband in Unconventional Family
Amanda Robinson, 39, shares her story of finding love with Josh while still caring for her husband Matt, who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a 2021 car accident.
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Mencap Founder Judy Fryd Honoured with Blue Plaque
Judy Fryd, the pioneering mother who founded Mencap from her dining room table in the 1940s, has been honoured with a blue plaque at her Harpenden home, celebrating her legacy as a campaigner for learning disability rights.
Wyoming Father Killed in Crash, Disabled Daughter Unaware
Andrew Winter, 36, died in a head-on collision on Highway 59. His 15-year-old daughter with Prader-Willi Syndrome does not understand his death, his wife reveals as family mourns.
Accessible Birding Walks for People with Mobility Limitations
A growing movement across the United States is making birdwatching accessible to individuals with mobility issues and other disabilities through specially designed walks and inclusive community initiatives.
Eight-Year Wait for Disabled Access to Home After Council Delays
A disabled mother from the Cotswolds endured an eight-year battle with her local council to secure accessible entry to her home, highlighting systemic failures in Disabled Facilities Grant processes.
Couple with Down's Syndrome Face Intrusive Questions About Relationship
A mother speaks out against cruel stigma facing her son and his girlfriend, who have been together for two decades but still face inappropriate questions about their romance.
Disabled Adults Get £400 Annual Cash Boost in Living Cost Support
Over 150,000 disabled adults will receive at least £400 more per year as the government increases the Minimum Income Guarantee by 7% from April, alongside £723 million for home adaptation grants.
Families Bid to Take Over Care Home in Financial Crisis
Parents of residents at William Blake House, a specialist care home for adults with severe learning disabilities, are attempting a takeover as the charity faces closure due to tax debts and governance issues.
Merlin Cancels Disability Pass Trial After Public Outcry
Merlin Entertainments has reversed a planned trial to change eligibility for its Ride Access Pass, which would have excluded individuals with autism and ADHD, following a petition with over 25,000 signatures.
Free Driving Lessons for PIP, DLA, and ADP Claimants
Disabled individuals on benefits like PIP, DLA, and ADP may qualify for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons through the Motability Scheme's grant, covering most learning needs.
Charity Pays £152k for Disability Discrimination
Shared Lives South West must pay over £150,000 to William Drysdale-Wood after unfairly dismissing him due to his long Covid and Crohn's disease, a tribunal ruled.
Female Baldness Ruled Disability in UK Landmark Case
A UK judge has declared female baldness a disability, stating it 'adversely affects daily activities' due to cultural and societal pressures. The ruling emerged from a VAT case involving wigs and has sparked debate about hair loss's impact on women.
Community Replaces Stolen Adaptive Tricycle for Special Needs Boy
A Los Feliz community raised over $8,500 to replace a custom adaptive tricycle stolen from a 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome and autism, restoring his independence.
BBC Question Time Accused of Discrimination Over Crutch Removal
A disability advocate from Walsall has condemned the BBC as discriminatory after production staff confiscated his crutches during a 2014 Question Time filming, leaving him unable to stand or evacuate independently.
Families Fear NDIS Cuts as Government Announces Changes
Australian families express deep concerns over potential cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government unveils new reforms aimed at sustainability.
Blue Badge: Automatic Eligibility and Application Process
A comprehensive guide to the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme, detailing automatic qualification criteria, eligibility assessments, application procedures, and key rules across the UK.
Australia's Social Media Ban Isolates Disabled Youth
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s risks isolating children with disabilities who rely on online platforms for vital support networks and friendship.
Alton Towers Excludes Autistic Children from Disability Pass
Merlin Entertainments restricts disability access pass eligibility for those with autism and ADHD during a trial aimed at reducing queue times at Alton Towers, sparking public outrage.
Disabled People Wait Over 100 Days for Work Support
A National Audit Office report reveals disabled Britons endure average waits exceeding 100 days for Access to Work grants, causing job insecurity and financial strain for employers.
Disabled Britons Face 100+ Day Wait for Employment Support
A National Audit Office report reveals disabled people endure average waits exceeding 100 days for Access to Work grants, with delays threatening job security and employer cashflow.
Alton Towers Tests Excluding Autism, ADHD from Fast Lane
Merlin Entertainments will limit disability queueing passes for those with autism and ADHD during a half-term trial, offering alternative quiet spaces instead.
Daycare Staff Fired After Throwing Shoe at Special Needs Child
A Los Angeles daycare faces outrage after surveillance footage shows a teacher throwing a shoe at a five-year-old special needs student. The teacher and two bystanders were fired, and police are investigating.
Alton Towers Limits Disability Pass for ADHD, Anxiety, Autism
Alton Towers theme park will no longer allow visitors with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and autism to use its free disability queuing pass during February half-term, citing increased demand and complaints.
Theme Park Disability Pass Changes Exclude Neurodivergent Guests
Merlin Entertainments has introduced new rules banning visitors with ADHD and anxiety from using disability fast passes at Alton Towers, Legoland and Chessington, sparking criticism from families.
Blind Campaigner Denied Guide Dog Sparks GMB Fury
A blind Pride of Britain winner has been left housebound after being struck off the waiting list for a guide dog, sparking outrage among Good Morning Britain viewers.
Murder-Suicide Tragedy: System Failures for Autistic Boys
The devastating murder-suicide of an Australian family with two severely autistic teenage sons has exposed systemic failures, isolation, and alleged school mistreatment.
Disabled Boy Runs 100 Miles for School Fundraiser
Jacob Fallows, a four-year-old with cerebral palsy, has run over 100 miles in January to raise money for his primary school in Bow, Devon, earning the nickname 'mini Captain Tom'.
Autistic Boys 'Branded Monster' Before Family Tragedy
Friends reveal the desperate struggle of a Perth family who died in a murder-suicide, highlighting isolation and lack of support for their severely autistic sons.
Government Can't Confirm NDIS Reform Savings Amid Rising Costs
The Albanese government cannot confirm savings from its NDIS overhaul as costs hit $46.2 billion. New Thriving Kids program aims to reduce pressure, but Minister Mark Butler couldn't provide bottom-line figures.
Deaf-run London cafe pioneers sign language ordering
A groundbreaking cafe in London run by deaf staff is flipping the script, requiring hearing customers to order using British Sign Language, fostering inclusivity and challenging communication norms.
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