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Non-disabled people can learn from us
09 October 2016 | News
In her new blog for Get Yourself Active Laura Turner, London 2012 Paralympic Torchbearer, former dressage rider and para-cyclist shares her experience of being active and why 'non-disabled people can learn from us'
Disability campaigner Baroness Masham dies at 87
14 March 2023 | News
... Spinal Injuries Association, has died aged 87. A lifelong disability campaigner, Baroness Masham was a Paralympian ... Spinal Injuries Association in 1974. Kamran Mallick, CEO of Disability Rights UK said: " Baroness Masham was a true ... medallists, but also as a passionate campaigner on disability rights. Her legacy will live on through the ...
Disabled artist selected for international animation festival
18 January 2022 | News
A Disabled artist has had her animated short film selected for a international animation festival.
Jemima Hughes wrote and directed Unbound, a colourful stop motion animation inspired by Kandinsky’s circle paintings, about her experience as a wheelchair user. Broadcast on BBC4 in December as part of an hour-long programme of animated shorts, it has now been selected for the Paris International Animation Festival which opens on 19 January.
Social care system fails young disabled adults
13 November 2017 | News
Public embarrassed, as charity uncovers thousands of young disabled adults stuck in older people’s care homes.
DR UK launches its new strategic plan
29 February 2016 | News
Disability Rights UK has produced a new Strategic Plan which ... Our intention to debate the ideas underpinning our work How we will make an impact and evaluate it How we will work with members How we will work with partners ...
Understanding Disabled People's Housing Pathways: Initial Insights
04 January 2016 | News
This research collects and analyses information on disabled people's experiences when trying to find a suitable home that met their needs and that they could afford.
The research found that disabled people face significant barriers that are financial, technical and attitudinal. Their experience can be improved by ensuring they have control and choice, respect, independence and being part of a community.
Read more and download the research
Young disabled people wanted for campaign forum
31 December 2014 | News
... others to create or obtain work but no one is listening? Disability Rights UK is establishing a forum to test our ... of interest are invited via email ( philip.connolly@disabilityrightsuk.org ) telephone at 0207 7250 8193 or ...
Coronavirus – no refund on Disabled Persons Railcards
05 October 2020 | News
... 5.1m customers would come at a significant cost to the taxpayer at a time when the focus must be on maintaining rail ...
Tell us what support disabled apprentices need
23 May 2018 | News
Removing barriers to starting or finishing apprenticeships. Disability Rights UK have been seeking to define and achieve ... in July. Please send your responses to Philip.connolly@disabilityrightsuk.org by June 30 th , 2018. Tell us what ...
Benefit cap hurts disabled people and carers
04 May 2016 | News
Latest benefit cap figures show effect on disabled people and carers. View DWP ...