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Campaigner fights for accessible rail stations
17 October 2022 | News
... in the ‘Northern’ franchise area are unmanned. We at Disability Rights UK support Nathaniel’s aims and ...
Think Different Think Equal Campaign
31 July 2014 | News
The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is launched a series of four videos entitled “Think Different, Think Equal” to empower and raise awareness about the rights of disabled people in Europe.
Human Rights Act consultation inaccessible
02 March 2022 | News
Liberty and a coalition of disability and human rights groups including DR UK, along ...
Pave The Way travel report launched
01 February 2021 | News
Transport For All has launched a new report on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and the barriers to Active Travel.
DfT launches new research grant
04 November 2020 | News
... or inspire more confidence to travel. DR UK Ambassador and Disability transport advisor Stephen Brookes said: “In ...
DR UK gives evidence to Select Committee on Citizenship and Civic Engagement
25 April 2018 | News
... and Civic Engagement in the 21st Century Read report Disability Rights UK gave evidence to the select committee ... to Government which link back to the evidence that Disability Rights UK gave. These include: the establishment ...
DR UK host Jack Ashley Memorial Lecture
10 March 2015 | News
... – what is happening to the public perception of disability? 6.00 to 8.00pm 11th March 2015 The State Rooms, ... House, House of Commons The evening was hosted by Disability Rights UK, the APPDG and the Ashley Family. Disability Rights UK would like to thank Barclays for ...
We're Recruiting!
16 June 2022 | News
We’re Recruiting – DPO Development Manager Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is excited to launch our ... ideally with lived and/or professional experience of disability. The successful individual will work closely with ... the application process, please contact us at recruitment@disabilityrightsuk.org or 0330 995 0400. ...
One space for 38 blue badge holders – new report
23 September 2020 | News
There is only one council-owned accessible parking bay for every 38 blue badge holders, according to data released to car insurance company confused.com under a Freedom of Information request.
Since the rules changed to allow more people with hidden disabilities to apply, 35,000 more applications for blue badges have been received but only 1,800 new dedicated parking spaces have been created in the past year to accommodate them.
DWP offers ‘deal or no deal’ benefits
02 March 2020 | News
The DWP is pressuring vulnerable and disabled people into accepting unrecorded telephone benefits ‘deals’, the Guardian reports.
People who are waiting on the outcome of appeals, which could see them receive thousands of pounds more a year, are being offered lesser sums if they can decide to accept a lesser offer, in some cases, within minutes.
Frances Ryan reports that major charities including Scope have been told of individuals who have had such calls and been told that offers will be withdrawn if they do not make a snap decision.