Disability activism
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is accused of contributing to the deaths of disabled benefit claimants in new book The Department by John Pring
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Mikey Erhardt, campaigner at Disability Rights UK, writes about why it’s so important to get disabled people involved with sport beyond the Paralympics
I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room
I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room
There was no ramp to the stage to collect my award, even though the organisers knew in advance I would need wheelchair access
People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
How outdated misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are holding society back
How outdated misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are holding society back
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: ‘Disabled voices should be heard’
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: ‘Disabled voices should be heard’
Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
Disabled people on benefits aren’t to blame for UK’s recession – the Tories are
Disabled people on benefits aren’t to blame for UK’s recession – the Tories are
Tories want to make UK better for disabled people. It counts for nothing if we can’t survive winter
Tories want to make UK better for disabled people. It counts for nothing if we can’t survive winter
Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it’s cruel and embarrassing
Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it’s cruel and embarrassing
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
Disabled people are suffering as a result of government neglect. It’s time we united for justice
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change
What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?
What do disability rights experts make of government plans to boost employment?
£150 cost of living disability payment is not enough, charities warn
£150 cost of living disability payment is not enough, charities warn
Disabled people are speaking out about Travelodge’s accessible room policy
