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Last week the House of Lords voted against the government’s attempt to abolish the Work Related Activities Group for new claimants from the Employment and Support Allowance. This would have seen unemployed disabled and sick people’s weekly payments dropped from £102.15 to £73.10. Research consultant and writer Clive Gilbert talks to Phil Reynolds, Co-chair of the Disability Benefits …

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A team of disabled veterans and civilians are competing in an ultimate adventure to conquer the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, which will premiere on Amazon Prime on 14th August 2020.

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BBC is marking the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act with a range of content across television, radio and online.

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Good wheelchair skills have many benefits. However, how do they solve a problem? Problem-solving is the process of overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Problem Solved. Good wheelchair skills solve a …

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If you’re always frustrated by the difficulties of going out with a disability because of inaccessibility, check out the AccessAble app or website. They’re FREE and list accessibility information for places across the UK.

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This is an updated post from our archives. The Brighton Fringe Festival is an annual open-access arts festival in Brighton, UK, celebrating a diverse range of performances and events. In 2017, students from St. John’s School and College, a special educational needs institution, presented The Jumblies Project—a sensory theatre experience based on Edward Lear’s poem …

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Disabled actor David Proud, who became known for playing a disabled character in Eastenders, talks to us about moving from acting to becoming a director and creating a short film about disabled actors.

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Martyn Sibley is the kind of person who never backs down from a challenge. Joining forces with the National Trust, he’s making waves in showing just how accessible the great outdoors can be. He’s set to tackle one of three thrilling activities to shine a light on the possibilities that await. And the best bit? …

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Thinking of heading off for a city break this coming May bank holiday? Have you considered Cologne in Germany? We here from seasoned traveller Tom, who has Cerebral Palsy, about his frequent visits to Cologne – a compact city with many shopping opportunities, beautiful cathedrals and a chocolate museum. I have been to Cologne four …

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