After the General Election the number of Disabled MPs in the House of Commons has increased from three to five. But this number still means that there are less than 1% of the parliamentary total. …
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NHS delays leave thousands facing long wait for wheelchairs
Thousands of disabled people face long delays to receive an NHS wheelchair, the first official figures on the subject show. One in five children who need a wheelchair are being forced to wait beyond the …
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Eileen talks disability discrimination with Professor Stephen Hawking
It was indescribably wonderful to have the opportunity to sit beside Professor Stephen Hawking and tell him about what we are fighting for in Hollywood, which is, the inclusion and employment of people with disabilities …
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Dawn 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 …
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Disability benefits process is ‘inherently flawed’, MPs told
As many as four out of five cases where a claimant has been denied disability benefits are overturned on appeal because of systemic failures in the initial assessment process, MPs have heard. Frontline welfare advisers …
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Charities ‘deeply concerned’ by planned changes to disability benefit
The heads of more than 30 charities have written to the disabilities minister stating that they are “deeply concerned” by proposed changes to a disability benefit. Thirty two chief executives signed a letter from the …
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Can 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!”, …
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The 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. …
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Lords 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 …
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Rebecca 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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