May 2011

A special nationwide screening of an 'Autism Friendly Films' showing of Mr Popper's Penguins (PG) will take place later this year to raise awareness of the sensory differences experienced by people with autism, and to promote the…
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The Eden Project has become the latest big-name attraction to install a Changing Places toilet. The toilet, in the visitors centre, includes a height-adjustable changing bench, a hoist, shower and space for a disabled person and up to 2…
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Birmingham City Council acted unlawfully over a decision to reduce its care services for disabled people, High Court judges have ruled. The case arose after the families of four severely disabled people in Birmingham challenged the…
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Leicestershire Police have been severely criticised by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) for a number of failings in the case of Fiona Pilkington, who killed herself and her disabled daughter Francecca Hardwick after…
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More than half (56%) of disabled people have experienced hostility, aggression or violence from a stranger because of their condition or impairment, a survey from the charity Scope has revealed.
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An investigation by charity Contact a Family found that 76% of disabled children have no GP involvement to help care with their condition.
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Wales lags behind the rest of the UK in securing disabled people's right to live independently in the community and an independent living strategy is needed to address this, Disability Wales has said.
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Cheerleading troupe The Jewels enjoyed a hugely successful time at the World Cheerleading Competition in Florida, returning to Bradford with a haul of gold medals.
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Organisers of the Stay Up Late campaign are eager to find out what impact it has had on improving the social lives for people with learning disabilities.
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An Ipsos MORI poll commissioned by Mencap has discovered that more than half of the general public cannot name a high-profile person with a disability.
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