The determination and hard work of a disabled Derby schoolboy has earned him a national award. Shazan Suleman has been received a Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for the inspiration he has shown. His approach to life and his efforts to overcome adversity led teachers at Woodlands Community School to nominate him for the award.
A Group of people with learning disabilities have come together in Derbyshire to make a film about the discrimination they face.
A Disabled man said he can no longer shop at W H Smiths because he cannot get his mobility scooter into the new store in Derby. Ken Pollard used to shop at the W H Smith store in Westfield Derby, formerly the Eagle Centre, every week.But the 81-year-old said he had been unable to use the shop since it opened in its new premises in London Road in January.
New research published today by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) has revealed that many schools fail to listen to advice from disabled children or their parents about what helps them at school and what helps in accessing the curriculum.
In response to the Government's announcement of a 'new deal for carers', Sir Bert Massie, Chairman of the Disability Rights Commission, said:
Liberal Democrat Women and Equalities Spokesperson, Lorely Burt MP, today asked Women's Minister Meg Munn to expand the system of court diversion to prevent mentally ill people being sent to the hostile environment of prison.
