Judge issues protest warning as Paralympian jailed for plane stunt
Disruptive protesters will face serious consequences, says judge in sentencing Extinction Rebellion activist A British Paralympic gold medallist has been jailed for a year for glueing himself to the roof…
Disabled Afghans in special jeopardy, warns exiled campaigner
World leaders must act to protect disabled Afghans who are in immediate danger under Taliban rule, a prominent blind human rights activist has urged after being evacuated to the UK.…
Euro 2020: Met chief denies policing of final failed as disabled fans tell of terror
A London police chief has revealed that Sunday’s Euro 2020 final could have been abandoned after ticketless fans “overwhelmed” perimeter security at Wembley stadium. Jane Connors, deputy assistant commissioner of…
It’s a pity not everyone can access the memorial to a struggle for equality
Peterloo protest In Manchester, a case of good intentions gone awry. A memorial was built to the Peterloo massacre of 1819, in which protesters for parliamentary reform were killed by…
During Covid, to be 'vulnerable’ is to be told your life doesn't matter | Frances Ryan
The tragic death toll was all too predictable, in a system that decided old and disabled people weren’t worth keeping safe “Who do we not save?” In marker pen brainstormed…
Disabled People Fear Being Left Behind as U.K. Culture Venues Reopen
Arts|Disabled People Fear Being Left Behind as U.K. Culture Venues Reopen https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/arts/disabled-access-theater-museums.html Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Disabled People Fear Being Left…
Leading From the Heart: United Spinal’s New CEO, Enzo Piscopo
Leading From the Heart: United Spinal’s New CEO, Enzo Piscopo By Josie Byzek|2021-04-30T14:41:26-04:00May 3rd, 2021| .fusion-widget-area-1 .widget h4 {color:#b91e2c;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget .heading h4 {color:#b91e2c;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget h4 {font-size:15px;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget .heading h4 {font-size:15px;}…
Hundreds of thousands may have ‘slipped through the net’ of COVID support, say MPs – Disability News Service
You are here: Home / Politics / Hundreds of thousands may have ‘slipped through the net’ of COVID support, say MPs Hundreds of thousands may have ‘slipped through the net’…
‘My son could die’: the disabled Syrian refugees on the sharp end of UK aid cuts – photo essay
In January, the British government told its diplomats to start finding 50–70% cuts in aid funding. In March, it was revealed it was slashing aid funding to Syrian refugee projects…
Pushing Through During the Pandemic – New Mobility
Pushing Through During the Pandemic By Todd Stabelfeldt|2021-03-31T16:49:57-04:00April 1st, 2021| .fusion-widget-area-1 .widget h4 {color:#b91e2c;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget .heading h4 {color:#b91e2c;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget h4 {font-size:15px;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget .heading h4 {font-size:15px;} Contact The Editor My wife,…