National billboard campaign donated by Amscreen has launched!
A national UK billboard campaign has launched, donated and supported by Amscreen, it is set to be the largest campaign for anti cyber bullying for autism.
24 Jun 2013
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Disability Living Allowance starts to be phased out.
A new system of disability benefits has begun to take effect across England, Scotland and Wales. Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) are replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as part of the government's welfare reforms. The government claims PIPs will target resources more effectively towards those who need it most. But a charity warns that almost a fifth of claimants - 600,000 people - could eventually lose their benefits.
11 Jun 2013
Access to transport for people with disabilities web forum
The Transport Committee, chaired by Louise Ellman MP, is conducting an inquiry into access to transport for people with disabilities. It will be producing a report with recommendations during summer 2013.
16 May 2013
Colin Brewer: There is a good argument for killing some disabled babies
A councillor who won re-election despite having to apologise for suggesting disabled children should be "put down" to save money has told Disability News Service (DNS) he believes there is a good argument for killing some disabled babies.
16 May 2013
Look no hands! Coming soon AbilityNet's fundraising campaign.
If you couldn't use your hands to send a text message, what would you do? This is the question we will be asking the nation for one week from Monday May 13th to Friday May 17th 2013 through our fundraising campaign Look No Hands!.
16 May 2013
“I’m Not A Monster, I’m A Mummy” A Moving Message To The Makers Of Moshi Monsters
This is a guest post by Victoria Wright.
14 May 2013