Online 'Com' Network Targets Kids with Abuse
A disturbing online community called the Com is coercing children into acts of violence, self-harm, and abuse, with a new report revealing grooming tactics for social status.
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Police Hate Incident Changes: Disability Rights Warning
Campaigners warn that scrapping non-crime hate incident recording in England and Wales would be disastrous for disabled people, removing vital intelligence on escalating abuse patterns.
Murder Abroad: A Widow's Fight for Justice
Eve Henderson recounts her husband's murder in Paris and her journey to establish Murdered Abroad, a charity supporting families of overseas homicide victims.
Council pays £1,500 for delayed home adaptations
A North London family receives compensation after Brent Council failed to install essential adaptations for their severely disabled adult son, leaving his mother struggling with a steep ramp.
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7 Groups That Automatically Qualify for Blue Badge
Discover the seven specific groups that automatically qualify for a Blue Badge in the UK, including PIP recipients, blind individuals, and war pensioners. Learn about the application process, costs, and required documentation for this essential parking sc
DVLA Licence Revoke Blocked Father from Dying Daughter
A father's driving licence was revoked by the DVLA, preventing him from reaching his daughter in end-of-life cancer care. Despite urgent pleas, the agency delayed reinstatement until after her death.
NDIS Call Centre Staff Must Pretend to Be Public Servants
Outsourced Serco workers on NDIS phone lines report being required to impersonate government employees while making critical funding decisions without proper training.
Man Freed After 20 Years in Windowless Basement
An 80-year-old man has been rescued from a windowless basement in Helsinki where he lived for two decades without basic facilities, sparking a human trafficking investigation.
John Knight: Campaigner for Accessible Trains
John Knight, a leading disability campaigner at Leonard Cheshire, successfully pushed for the 2020 deadline for accessible trains in the UK. His mischievous tactics and policy work transformed transport equality.
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Blind Passengers Struggle with Rail Gaps and Assistance
A survey reveals four in five blind people in the UK struggle with train platform gaps, leading to injuries and travel anxiety, with calls for better accessibility.
Mother-of-10 Guilty of Keeping Woman as Slave for 25 Years
A woman with learning difficulties was trapped as a 'house slave' for over 25 years in Tewkesbury, enduring beatings and squalor, with Amanda Wixon found guilty of modern slavery charges.
Mother-of-10 Guilty of Keeping Woman as 'House Slave'
Amanda Wixon, 56, convicted of imprisoning a woman with learning difficulties for decades, forcing labour and inflicting beatings in a squalid Gloucestershire property.
25-Year Domestic Slavery Case in Tewkesbury Home
A vulnerable woman with learning disabilities was imprisoned and forced to work as a domestic slave for over 25 years in a Tewkesbury home, suffering beatings and deprivation.
Blind Man Wins Payout After Manchester Station Fall
Abdul Eneser, who is blind, has secured £18,000 compensation from Network Rail after falling onto tracks due to missing tactile paving at Manchester Piccadilly.
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Michael Baron: Pioneer of Autism Awareness and Education
Michael Baron, a London solicitor who co-founded the UK's leading autism charity and established pioneering schools and residential communities, has died aged 96.
Autistic Barbie: Parents and Activists Clash Over New Doll
The launch of Mattel's first autistic Barbie has ignited a debate between advocates for visibility and critics of its representation. Discover why one parent argues it's simply a toy for children.
South Croydon station snubbed in disability upgrades
South Croydon station denied Access for All funding, leaving step-free access delayed. RNIB warns of trip hazards for blind passengers. Read the full story.
Hurlingham Club Plans New Accessible Cricket Pavilion
The prestigious Hurlingham Club in Fulham, frequented by the Princess of Wales, seeks planning permission for a new accessible cricket pavilion with spectator toilets. Read the full details.
Pensioner proves doctors wrong to walk after neck break
Harold Price, 82, was told he'd never walk after a cycling accident broke his neck. Through sheer determination and specialist physio, he's proving everyone wrong. Read his inspiring story.
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Ex-rugby star aims for Paralympics after life-changing crash
Former rugby professional Josh Wood, paralysed in a car accident, now targets the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in wheelchair rugby. Discover his incredible journey of resilience and new purpose.
Council must redo Blue Badge application after failings
Ealing Council apologises after watchdog finds it failed to properly consider a disabled woman's health issues in her Blue Badge appeal. The council must now conduct a fresh review.
Mother's 30-year journey with disabled son across Australia
For 30 years, Niki has dedicated her life to her profoundly disabled son, Jimmy. Now, they're exploring Australia in a Toyota Troopy, redefining care, freedom, and an unbreakable bond. Discover their inspiring story.
London mother wins national award for husband's brain injury care
Lorna Still, 34, from Beckton, has been named Carer of the Year by Headway UK for her devotion to her husband Ali, who suffered a life-changing brain injury in an e-bike accident.
NDIS funding cut overturned after $24k tribunal fight
Scott Clough won back vital NDIS support after a two-year tribunal battle. New government changes could strip others of this crucial appeal right. Read his story.
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Year-long PIP delays push disabled claimants into poverty
Severe delays in Personal Independence Payment processing, with some waiting over a year, are forcing vulnerable people into debt and hardship. The DWP's digital reforms offer little near-term relief.
Ex-Office star on £900-a-day access coordinator role
Former actress Julie Fernandez, known for The Office, reveals her new career ensuring TV accessibility and tackling the disability pay gap. Exclusive insight for your career change.
Autistic Barbie Launch Moves 52-Year-Old to Tears
Lisa Ventura, diagnosed at 44, explains why Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll is a powerful symbol of representation that she longed for as a child. Read her emotional story.
New start after 60: Adopting a Guide Dog mum
After losing her husband and moving back from Germany, Helen Smith, 60, adopted a Guide Dog breeding mum named Blossom. This act transformed her life, bringing confidence, friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose. Discover her inspiring story.
Mattel launches first autistic Barbie doll
Mattel introduces its first autistic Barbie, designed with input from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll features sensory-friendly accessories to promote inclusion and representation for children.
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Disabled woman shares dating's most dreaded question
A woman with cerebral palsy recounts the blunt first-date question she's faced for years and why 'stay positive' advice fails to tackle disability stigma. Read her powerful story.
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