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Disabled people face waits of more than two years for vital home adaptations

Research by Leonard Cheshire and Disability Horizons has found that some disabled people have to wait more than 2 years…

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Celebrating Disability Pride 2020 virtually

Due to COVID-19, Disability Pride events have been moved online. Find out which Disability Pride events are taking place virtually,…

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Disabled filmmaker wins award in Best Shorts Film Competition

Disabled filmmaker Stephanie-Casttelete-Tyrrell has won a prestigious award for her documentary Muscle Warriors at the Best Shorts Film Competition.

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Disabled charities host virtual gigs to raise money during lockdown

With concerts and festivals cancelled and disabled people continuing to isolate, we round up three disability charities that are streaming…

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BBC commissions new factual drama to mark 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act

The BBC has commissioned a new factual programme about disabled activists Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, and the campaigns that…

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PPE supply problems remain despite national efforts

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire reports on the low supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for disabled people during the Covid-19…

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BBC Casualty story highlights health inequality for patients with learning disabilities

The BBC medical drama Casualty is set to air the finale of a three-part episode arc, which features the real-life…

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Coronavirus UK: recovery brings an opportunity to right the wrongs for disabled people

As the coronavirus pandemic slows in some countries and the lockdown in the UK continues, disabled writer Paul Cann looks…

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Study shows assistance dogs improve the mental health of disabled young people

A research project conducted by the University of Sheffield and Canine Partners has found assistance dogs improve the mental health…

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Crip Camp: a documentary that celebrates the disability revolution

Netflix's Crip Camp is a documentary focussing on the disabled campers of Camp Jened who fought for the civil rights…

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