Florida English Driving Test Sparks Debate
Florida's new English-only driving test policy raises concerns about accessibility and safety for non-English speakers, sparking a debate on language requirements.
Category : Disability Services
Australia's Social Media Ban Risks Isolating Disabled Kids
Advocacy groups caution that Australia's proposed social media ban could isolate children with disabilities, who rely on online platforms for connection and support.
Council pays £900 over adoption complaint failures
A South London couple has received £900 compensation after Lewisham Council mishandled their adoption complaint, causing distress and delays in the process.
Stalker Threatened to Kidnap and Dismember Girl
A stalker from Manchester threatened to kidnap, kill, and send body parts of a 13-year-old Wirral girl to her mother after a six-month campaign of terror in 2015.
Nigerian Couple Fights Infanticide, Gains Global Support
A Nigerian couple is leading a courageous campaign to combat infanticide in their community, drawing international awareness to this critical human rights issue.
Boy, 4, with Cerebral Palsy Runs 100 Miles for School
Jacob Fallows, a four-year-old with cerebral palsy, has completed a 158km running challenge throughout January, raising over £1,100 for his primary school in Bow, Devon.
Rise of Personal Protection Dogs in UK
Demand for dogs trained to bite on command is surging across Britain, driven by celebrity endorsements and crime fears, raising serious welfare and safety concerns.
Blue Badge Eligibility: Full DWP Criteria Beyond PIP
Comprehensive guide to Blue Badge eligibility criteria beyond PIP, including automatic qualifications, individual assessments, costs, and application processes across the UK.
Widow Waits 3 Years For Answers On Firefighter's Death
Shelley Martin criticises the three-year delay in the investigation into her husband Barry's death at the Jenners building fire in Edinburgh, claiming he was sent in unprepared.
Families Demand Inquiry into Care Charity's £1.6m Debt
Families call for urgent investigation into William Blake House charity after it ran up £1.6m tax debt and paid £1m to a trustee's company while caring for vulnerable adults.
Abuser Jailed for Killing Unborn Baby in Hull Attack
Stefan Marin, 19, has been sentenced to 16 years for child destruction after a five-hour assault on his pregnant girlfriend in Hull, which caused the death of their unborn son.
Couple Sues IVF Clinic Over Wrong Baby Birth
A Florida couple is taking legal action against an IVF clinic after discovering their newborn is not biologically theirs, raising profound ethical and legal questions.
Smart Tech Weaponised in Domestic Abuse, Refuge Warns
Refuge charity reports surge in tech-facilitated abuse cases, with smartwatches, AI tools and smart home devices being used to stalk and control women.
Online 'Com' Network Targets Kids with Abuse
A disturbing online community called the Com is coercing children into acts of violence, self-harm, and abuse, with a new report revealing grooming tactics for social status.
Police Hate Incident Changes: Disability Rights Warning
Campaigners warn that scrapping non-crime hate incident recording in England and Wales would be disastrous for disabled people, removing vital intelligence on escalating abuse patterns.
Murder Abroad: A Widow's Fight for Justice
Eve Henderson recounts her husband's murder in Paris and her journey to establish Murdered Abroad, a charity supporting families of overseas homicide victims.
Council pays £1,500 for delayed home adaptations
A North London family receives compensation after Brent Council failed to install essential adaptations for their severely disabled adult son, leaving his mother struggling with a steep ramp.
7 Groups That Automatically Qualify for Blue Badge
Discover the seven specific groups that automatically qualify for a Blue Badge in the UK, including PIP recipients, blind individuals, and war pensioners. Learn about the application process, costs, and required documentation for this essential parking sc
DVLA Licence Revoke Blocked Father from Dying Daughter
A father's driving licence was revoked by the DVLA, preventing him from reaching his daughter in end-of-life cancer care. Despite urgent pleas, the agency delayed reinstatement until after her death.
NDIS Call Centre Staff Must Pretend to Be Public Servants
Outsourced Serco workers on NDIS phone lines report being required to impersonate government employees while making critical funding decisions without proper training.
Man Freed After 20 Years in Windowless Basement
An 80-year-old man has been rescued from a windowless basement in Helsinki where he lived for two decades without basic facilities, sparking a human trafficking investigation.
John Knight: Campaigner for Accessible Trains
John Knight, a leading disability campaigner at Leonard Cheshire, successfully pushed for the 2020 deadline for accessible trains in the UK. His mischievous tactics and policy work transformed transport equality.
Blind Passengers Struggle with Rail Gaps and Assistance
A survey reveals four in five blind people in the UK struggle with train platform gaps, leading to injuries and travel anxiety, with calls for better accessibility.
Mother-of-10 Guilty of Keeping Woman as Slave for 25 Years
A woman with learning difficulties was trapped as a 'house slave' for over 25 years in Tewkesbury, enduring beatings and squalor, with Amanda Wixon found guilty of modern slavery charges.
Mother-of-10 Guilty of Keeping Woman as 'House Slave'
Amanda Wixon, 56, convicted of imprisoning a woman with learning difficulties for decades, forcing labour and inflicting beatings in a squalid Gloucestershire property.
25-Year Domestic Slavery Case in Tewkesbury Home
A vulnerable woman with learning disabilities was imprisoned and forced to work as a domestic slave for over 25 years in a Tewkesbury home, suffering beatings and deprivation.
Blind Man Wins Payout After Manchester Station Fall
Abdul Eneser, who is blind, has secured £18,000 compensation from Network Rail after falling onto tracks due to missing tactile paving at Manchester Piccadilly.
Michael Baron: Pioneer of Autism Awareness and Education
Michael Baron, a London solicitor who co-founded the UK's leading autism charity and established pioneering schools and residential communities, has died aged 96.
Autistic Barbie: Parents and Activists Clash Over New Doll
The launch of Mattel's first autistic Barbie has ignited a debate between advocates for visibility and critics of its representation. Discover why one parent argues it's simply a toy for children.
South Croydon station snubbed in disability upgrades
South Croydon station denied Access for All funding, leaving step-free access delayed. RNIB warns of trip hazards for blind passengers. Read the full story.
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