A massive financial problem is looming for about 200 charities, including MENCAP, after HMRC demanded 6 years of back pay for home helps. The black hole being quoted could be as much as £400 million. …
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MP with disability forced to miss Commons debates because of ‘lack of seats’
Disabled Labour MP for Sheffield, Jared O’Mara, has complained that because of his disability he cannot always find a seat. Mr. O’Mara’s victory was one of the biggest upsets of the general election .. taking the Sheffield Hallam seat …
Continue readingGuest Interview – Eileen Grubba, Hollywood Actress
Eileen Grubba is an accomplished actress, writer and producer. She is on the new NBC series “Game Of Silence”. She’s worked on Bones, Criminal Minds, Sons of Anarchy, The Five Year Engagement, The Closer, Cold …
Continue readingDawn Butler stands up for British Sign Language in parliament
Yesterday I made history by becoming the first member of parliament to ask a question in the House of Commons using British Sign Language (BSL). I have always fought for equality for all, and am …
Continue readingCan I Inspire You? – John Willis
THERE’S NO SUCH WORD AS CAN’T! These words articulated my mother’s attitude throughout my formative years. She never allowed me to use my lack of hands or feet as an excise. “Get on with it!”, …
Continue readingThe language more beautiful than words
This week is sign language week in the UK. As debate continues about whether British Sign Language should be taught in schools, See Hear series producer William Mager reflects on what signing means to him. …
Continue readingLords to fight against disability benefit changes
Peers will attempt to delay changes that would deny some people disability benefits after they were attacked by the Government’s own welfare experts. The fight against changes to Personal Independence Payments (Pips) – which will affect …
Continue readingRebecca Dann wins Disability Talk photograph competition
Rebecca Dann, the winner of “A World of Unfairness” said, “I was very nervous, but it was amazing just being in his presence. It didn’t feel real. We were presented to him as he …
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