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Published by Federation of Disabled PeopleSolutions to housing shortage ‘are not complicated’
Local and national government could take simple steps that would make it easier for thousands of wheelchair-users to find accessible homes, according to a new report.
Obama and Cameron discuss disabled hacker
The prime minister and the US president, Barack Obama, have discussed the case of disabled computer hacker Gary McKinnon, who faces the threat of extradition to the United
Football cat cruelty advert cleared by watchdog
The advertising watchdog has ruled that a TV advert that features a blind footballer accidentally kicking a cat is not offensive and does not need to be taken off air.
Care commission starts work under shadow of funding cuts
Disabled campaigners have welcomed the new commission that will examine the funding of adult care and support in England, despite concerns that the government could have a
Open employment with support ‘is the ideal’, says RADAR
Disabled people should be supported to find mainstream employment rather than “special” jobs in separate, sheltered workplaces, according to a new report.
Campaigners face new euthanasia battle
Disabled activists campaigning against the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia are facing yet another attempt to force the government to weaken the law.
Published by SCIPMark's Blog: New Microsoft funding announced
Microsoft has announced funding of up to £85,000 available for training in e-skills.
CVSF calls for impact assessment before funding cuts made
The Community and Voluntary Sector Forum (CVSF) is calling for the impact of any funding cuts to community and voluntary sector services to be fully thought through before being made.
