April 25, 2019 God’s Own Country, Kerala, has much to offer tourists with its lush greens and scenic beauty. Sights that the state government, in…
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Readers respond to the tragic death of Stephen Smith, a man with debilitating illnesses deemed fit for work by the DWP
Those on disability benefits and low incomes will be among worst affected, IFS concludes
Blood disorders no grounds to exclude disabled aspirants from studying medicine, argues petition
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April 24, 2019 In Story of the Week our focus is on the Medical Council of India’s guidelines barring candidates with disabilities from studying medicine.…
Accessible voting promise a sham says activist Arman Ali, shares experience on social media
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April 24, 2019 If there is a defining image of the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s Accessible Election campaign, it would be this. The video…
Tue 23 Apr 2019 17.40 BST Last modified on Tue 23 Apr 2019 17.43 BST Greta Thunberg is an impressive individual. Just 16 years old, she has…
Earlier this month, the hugely popular Peppa Pig cartoon show added a fresh member to its diverse bank of animal characters. After elephants, rabbits, ponies and, of…
My sister has Fragile X syndrome. The barriers to an ordinary life are institutional
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With the right support, people with learning disabilities and autism can enjoy the things most of us take for granted
April 23, 2019 There’s much to look forward to at the new upgraded Chennai airport terminal. Better facilities and infrastructure that’s disabled-friendly and accessible.One of…
This man had to fight for benefits just before he died – when do we start to care?
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Stephen Smith’s struggle exposed the cruelty of the benefits system. Now he is dead, but the system goes on