Changing Places toilets for people with a disability made compulsory in England from 2021
Changing Places toilets are now compulsory in England from 2021 in new buildings.
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The government has announced thousands of new special school places
The UK Government announced thousands of new special school places for children with special educational needs alongside 35 new free special schools.
Autistic children to benefit from technological support thank to £60,000 grant
Ninety autistic young people from across London and their families will benefit from new technology thanks to a grant from the London Freemasons.
Calls in place to provide improved support for disabled university students
Ahead of the new academic year, disability charity Disability Rights UK is calling on the Department of Education to remove the £200 charge disabled students have to pay for specialist equipment.
Face mask exempt products have been created for those who are unable to wear face masks
As face masks become mandatory, face mask exempt products are being produced for people who can’t wear a mask.
Coronavirus: millions necessary to get stroke research back on track
The UK’s leading stroke charity has warned that research faces a long-term threat due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Green Commute Initiative: an inclusive scheme for all
Green Commute Initiative (GCI) operates an Inclusive Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling all PAYE employees, no matter their mobility issues, to access any cycle or trike suited to their needs.
MG brings new electric car to Motability scheme
Award-winning MG dealer Vic Young is delighted to announce the addition of the ZS EV to the MG Motability family.
Disability and coronavirus: how Revitalise “saved me”
Revitalise continue to provide support and respite for thousands of people across the UK living with a disability. Find out how they could help you.
Calls for young people with disabilities to be supported under new government job retention plan
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced plans today (8 July) to prevent mass unemployment due to the ongoing pandemic, but charities say more needs to be done to support young people with disabilities.
International disability charity CBM is highlighting the voices of disabled people during the coronavirus pandemic
Promoting the voices of people living with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic, charity CBM has launched a new campaign: My Story.
What does the transition from lockdown mean if you’re shielding?
There’s no denying that we live in unprecedented times, and knowing what you can and can’t do has been disorientating. As lockdown measures change across the UK, what does this mean for you?
Turning the world upside down to raise awareness for the blind community
The RNIB has launched its #WorldUpsideDown campaign in order to raise awareness of the challenges social distancing has on people with visual impairments.
Win a chance to chat with your favourite celebrity at QEF’s charity auction
A host of celebrities are encouraging people to get behind a Surrey charity’s 85th anniversary celebrations by taking part in its virtual fundraiser this August.
Going electric: wheelchair access from Vic Young Ltd is the way forward
Electric vehicle specialists, Vic Young Ltd, is helping more wheelchair accessible vehicles to go electric.