News - Liberal Democrat Disability Association

A global day of protest for ME and CFS

#MillionsMissing is dedicated to the millions of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients missing from their careers, schools, social lives and families due to the debilitating symptoms of the disease. At the same time, millions of dollars are missing from research and clinical education funding that ME should be receiving. And millions of doctors are missing out on proper training to diagnose and help patients manage this illness.

29 May 2016

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10 little-known facts about blindness

Do you think you know everything there is to know about blindness? Think again. Did you know, for example, that the divorce rate for people who are blind is only one-third the rate for Americans in general? Or that people who are blind are more apt to have nightmares than people with sight? Here are some surprising facts and figures about the complex world of blindness.

29 May 2016

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Disability benefit cuts 'changing things for the better' DWP’s Stephen Crabb says

Disability benefit cuts are among policies "changing things for the better", the new Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb has said.

28 May 2016

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Asda held a 'quiet hour' for autistic shoppers – now other shops are doing the same

An Asda superstore staged a "quiet hour" to help autistic and disabled shoppers over the weekend.

28 May 2016

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Benefits cap to be slashed from £26,000 to £20,000 per family: Claimants told 'find jobs or your handouts will be cut'

Parents of families who rely on benefit handouts are being warned they must find work as their claiming limit will be slashed this autumn.

28 May 2016

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Man With Down Syndrome Opens Cool Snow Cone Shack and Becomes Youngest Business Owner In His Town

Blake Pyron was born with Down Syndrome. Like all other mothers, who give birth to children with Down Syndrome, Blake's mother was told that her son wouldn't be able to do several things.

28 May 2016

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