Family's Journey with Daughter's Rare Chromosome Disorder
A London family shares their emotional journey caring for their 11-year-old daughter with a rare chromosome disorder. They fundraise for vital therapy to help her progress.
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Motability axes luxury cars like BMW and Mercedes
The Motability scheme will no longer offer luxury cars like BMW and Mercedes, shifting focus to British-built vehicles ahead of the 2025 UK Budget. Discover the full details and impact.
Motability drops premium cars for UK-made vehicles
The Motability scheme will remove BMW and Mercedes-Benz, aiming for 50% British-built cars by 2035. This shift supports UK jobs and manufacturing. Discover the impact.
NDIS disability sector in 'market failure' crisis
Australia's not-for-profit disability sector faces collapse due to frozen NDIS price caps, with providers reporting 12% losses over five years. Urgent reform demanded.
Chris McCausland explores AI's revolutionary impact for blind
Comedian Chris McCausland investigates groundbreaking AI technology that could transform independence for blind people in his BBC documentary Seeing into the Future. Watch now on iPlayer.
Stranger's kindness prevents high heel accident
A chance encounter with a compassionate stranger prevented a dangerous fall while wearing heels. Discover how small acts of kindness transform urban life.
How a small gesture with hearing aids revealed true love
Lynda Leigh shares how her husband David's quiet, caring gesture with her hearing aids revealed the depth of his love. Discover their moving love story that ended in tragedy.
Chris McCausland explores future tech for disabled people
Comedian Chris McCausland's BBC documentary reveals how emerging technology from AI to driverless cars is creating unprecedented independence for disabled people. A must-watch perspective shift.
Wicked's Authentic Casting: A Landmark for Disability
The new Wicked film casts a disabled actor, Marissa Bode, as Nessarose, challenging industry norms. Discover why authentic representation matters now more than ever.
Council paid £125k for unlawful detention of autistic man
Southwark Council paid a £125,000 settlement after unlawfully imprisoning an autistic man in his flat for eight years. His mother says she was 'ignored, dismissed, and gaslit'.
Southwark mum wins £700 over council care delays
A Southwark mother received £700 compensation after the council delayed arranging care for her autistic daughter and failed to complete her carer's assessment. Read the full investigation findings.
Blue Badge parking rules trap woman in flat
A disabled woman in Wandsworth says she feels trapped in her home as her visitors receive parking tickets, preventing her from going out. Her landlord is reviewing the situation.
Perfect Show for Rachel: A Star Takes Control
Meet Rachel O'Mahony, the learning-disabled star directing her own madcap variety show. Discover how this award-winning production challenges perceptions of disability in the UK theatre scene.
Alton Towers Smiler crash survivor's decade-long journey
Leah Washington-Pugh reflects on life a decade after the Alton Towers Smiler crash that led to her leg amputation. Discover her inspiring story and new role helping others.
Hairdresser's terminal MND diagnosis story
Debbie Whitehouse shares her motor neurone disease journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis and her campaign to raise awareness about MND's brutal impact.
Disability rights activist Alice Wong dies aged 51
Alice Wong, pioneering disability rights activist and writer, passes away at 51. Her work championed autonomy for disabled people and marginalised communities. Discover her powerful legacy.
Dick Harris: A Life for Disability Rights
Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.
Lords: Hybrid Work Can Help Disabled People into Jobs
A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.
NDIA uses AI for NDIS draft plans amid automation concerns
Exclusive: NDIA staff use machine learning for NDIS draft plans while limiting generative AI to emails. Documents reveal 20% productivity gains but experts warn of automation bias risks.
Hackney Council pays £1k over care payment suspension
Hackney Council apologised and paid £1,000 compensation after suspending a vulnerable resident's care payments without a backup plan. Learn more about this complex social care case.
DWP Benefits for Motability Scheme Vehicles
Discover which DWP benefits make you eligible for the Motability Scheme to lease a new car, scooter, or wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Check your eligibility and learn how to apply today.
Off-Road Wheelchairs Offer Freedom to Disabled Hikers
Discover how Soar Experiences provides free off-road wheelchair hikes, offering freedom and mental health benefits to people with disabilities in the UK and beyond.
Cat Burns Reveals Deafness in Emotional Traitors UK Moment
Singer-songwriter Cat Burns opens up about her deafness in a powerful moment on Celebrity Traitors UK, creating one of television's most authentic disability awareness moments.
Disabled prisoner restrained with spit hood in NT custody
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in NT correctional facilities.
£4,800 benefit millions of Britons missing out on
Discover how hundreds of thousands of pensioners could be missing out on vital financial support worth up to £4,800 annually. Learn eligibility criteria and how to claim this underclaimed benefit.
Disabled man dies naked in cell with spit hood
Shocking inquest reveals disabled Northern Territory man died naked in police cell wearing spit hood and handcuffs, raising serious questions about custodial care standards.
The dating question disabled people dread
New research reveals the intrusive questions and dating challenges faced by disabled people, with many reporting being ghosted after revealing their conditions.
Mobility Scooter User's Terrifying Near-Miss on Busy Road
Dramatic footage captures the heart-stopping moment a mobility scooter user narrowly avoids disaster while attempting to cross a major road, sparking urgent safety discussions.
AirPods Pro 3: The Future of Hearing Assistance?
Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are breaking new ground in hearing assistance technology, potentially transforming how millions of Britons manage hearing loss with cutting-edge features previously exclusive to medical devices.
Michael McVeigh: Disability Rights Champion Dies at 78
Discover the inspiring journey of Michael McVeigh, whose pioneering work transformed accessibility and inclusion across Britain, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape our society.
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