 
UK & Ireland News Archive:
..Some links may have expired - I will try to keep them up to
date, but some news sources do not archive their stories for long periods
of time.. Ireland and UK stories are intermingled and may not appear in chronological order.
Govt urged to provide €330m funding for disability services
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Oct 6, 2004:
The Disability Federation of Ireland has called on the Government to allocate more than €330m in funding towards services for the disabled in this year's Budget.
TD hails disability bill as a major step forward
Galway Advertiser (IRELAND) - Sept 23, 2004:
An East Galway TD has described the Government's new Disability Bill as a major step forward which will allow people with disabilities participate fully in everyday life.
Disability strategy 'to ensure equal rights'
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Sept 21, 2004:
A groundbreaking National Disability Strategy will transform access to services and provide crucial rights to those with disabilities, it was claimed today.
Govt to publish National Disability Strategy today
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Sept 21, 2004:
The strategy has been drawn up in response to repeated calls for policy changes in education, health, training, employment and transport to meet the needs of the disabled.
Developers 'ignoring disability laws'
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Sept 11, 2004:
A group representing people with disabilities says developers are ignoring planning laws that require private and public buildings to be accessible to everyone.
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Gyms fail disability access test
BBC (UK) - Jan 30, 2005:
Disabled children's charity Whizz-Kidz found only two out of eight leisure groups had access in all their gyms. The private gym industry has boomed in recent years and is now worth more than 1.6bn a year.
New disability rights legislation could transform public sector
Personnel Today (UK) - Jan 26, 2005:
Changes to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), being introduced by the Government next year, will mean public sector bodies will have a duty to promote disability equality in all aspects of their work in much the same way as the Race Relations Amendment Act required.
Disabled people 'treatment fears'
BBC (UK) - Jan 23, 2005:
People with learning disabilities and their families are being asked for their experiences of the NHS treatment. Research by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) suggests they are four times more likely to die from a treatable illness.
New initiative to tackle disability discrimination
EmployersJobs.com (UK) - Jan 21, 2005:
Under the Government plans contained in a report entitled 'Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People', disabled people would be helped to lead more independent lives, receiving extra support to boost their skills and find employment.
Disabled people's life chances: Mencap - Disability report sets stage for radical change
Politics.co.uk (UK) - Jan 20, 2005:
Jo Williams, chief executive of learning disability charity Mencap, said the new government report 'Improving the life chances of disabled people' was "a radical report which will need radical change".
Disability Discrimination - What is disability discrimination?
Politics.co.uk (UK) - Jan 21, 2005:
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 describes a disabled person as someone with "a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities", which has or can be expected to last for more than 12 months.
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Disability plan to cut inequality
BBC News (UK) - Jan 19, 2005:
A plan aimed to substantially cut the inequalities faced by disabled people has been launched by the government.
Stage set for actors to give disability a mainstream role
Scotsman (UK) - Jan 16, 2005:
The film Inside I’m Dancing, about two disabled young men in a care home attempting to live independent lives, premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival last year. Robert Rae, the director of Theatre Workshop in Edinburgh, which has a uniquely inclusive policy towards disabled and able-bodied actors, was outraged at the film’s use of able-bodied actors (including Scottish star James McAvoy) to play disabled roles.
Disability groups consider legal action over access rights
PersonnelToday.com (UK) - Jan 14, 2005:
Disability groups are preparing to take UK companies to court over breaches of access rules that came into force at the end of 2004.
New services to improve access
BBC (UK) - Jan 12, 2005:
Businesses unsure of how to comply with new laws on disabled access are being offered new services to help them meet their legal obligations.
Investment woes hit disabled access plans
Scotsman.com (UK) - Jan 10, 2005:
GRANTS to community groups and churches to fund vital disabled access upgrades are being held up for months after the city council’s investments failed to reap as much interest as expected.
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New Ford Focus Now Available On The Motability Scheme
CarPages (UK) - Jan 8, 2005:
MAGIC (Mobility And General Information Centre), Ford’s free information service for disabled and mature drivers, has announced today the launch of the new Ford Focus onto the Motability Scheme for recipients of the Higher Rate of Disability Living Allowance.
'More firms now employ the disabled'
Huddersfield Daily Examiner (UK) - Jan 7, 2005:
FIRMS are showing an increasing desire to recruit disabled workers, a leading campaigner said today.
Remploy chief executive Bob Warner said the good news came ahead of a year which will be crucial in the development of jobs for people with disabilities.
New move to encourage disabled staff employment
Politics.co.uk (UK) - Jan 7, 2005:
Remploy is to host a major conference in 2005 designed to promote the employment of disabled people in the workplace.
Disability charity wins funding to set up youth summer camps
Young People Now (UK) - Jan 7, 2005:
Disability sports charity WheelPower is planning a series of sports summer camps for disabled young people after securing £300,000 from insurance firm Norwich Union.
MBE for disability group founder
BBC (UK) - Dec 31, 2004:
A man who set up an activities club for disabled children attending a school behind his house has been awarded an MBE.
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Down’s tests urged to cut out disability
Times Online (UK) - Dec 26, 2004:
A LEADING obstetrician has called for the introduction of a national screening programme to test foetuses for Down’s syndrome.
BAA told to pay up for wheelchair assistance
News.Telegraph (UK) - Dec 22, 2004:
The airports company BAA was found guilty of discrimination against disabled passengers yesterday and ordered to pay a half share of the cost of providing wheelchair assistance at Stansted.
Lifting the curtains on disability
BBC (UK) - Dec 18, 2004:
Imagine the scene - the hero returns to his native village, tackles a series of obstacles and wins the respect of his local community and the hand in marriage of the girl he loves.
Health probe by disability body
BBC (UK) - Dec 10, 2004:
Healthcare provision for people with learning disabilities and for people with mental health problems is to be investigated by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC).
Disappointment over rail access
BBC (UK) - Nov 29, 2004:
Disability organisations have criticised the government's decision to give rail companies another 16 years to ensure that trains are fully accessible.
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Small firms 'risk court' over deaf
BBC (UK) - Nov 10, 2004:
Nearly three quarters of small firms in Wales are at risk of court action under new disability discrimination laws, claims a deaf charity.
Ryanair appeals disability ruling
BBC (UK) - Nov 8, 2004:
Budget airline Ryanair's appeal against a court judgement which found it was unlawful to charge a disabled passenger for a wheelchair begins on Monday.
Disability grant 'not working'
BBC (UK) - Nov 3, 2004:
The government is being urged to look again at the provision of grants made to the families of disabled children in order to adapt housing to meet their needs.
Facing up to disability problem
IC Solihull (UK) - Oct 29, 2004:
BUSINESS bosses face potential problems if disability means an employee can no longer do their job, despite any 'reasonable adjustment' the employer might make to try to resolve things.
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Service providers flout disability law
ICWales (UK) - Oct 26, 2004:
THOUSANDS of businesses and organisations throughout Wales are unwittingly breaking the law, according to leading employment and disability lawyer Eleanor Williams.
National Disability Charity Re-Vitalised
Scotsman.com (UK) - Oct 20, 2004:
The charity will continue to offer essential breaks for disabled people and their carers at its network of centres across the UK and organise holidays and activity breaks in the UK and abroad for visually impaired people.
The Forum marks historical changes to the Disability Discrimination Act
Online Recruitment (UK) - Oct 18, 2004:
The event, 2004 – Designed for Living saw six hundred key figures from the worlds of disability, business and politics come together at the London Studios for a party with a purpose.
Health & Disability: Muslims report worst health
Statistics.gov.uk (UK) - Oct 11, 2004:
There are marked variations in rates of disability or long-term illness which restrict daily activities between people from different religious backgrounds in Great Britain.
Loughborough University to launch Centre for Disability Sport
LeisureOpportunities.co.uk (UK) - Oct 7, 2004:
The school of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University has announced that The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport – the only centre of its kind in the UK – will be formally launched in January 2005.
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Paralympics - Time to end the chicken and egg scenario of funding athletes
Telegraph (UK) - Oct 4, 2004:
The Paralympics is a unique event, which restores faith in the power of sport to change lives. It offers top class competition between outstanding athletes yet manages to be more than just another sporting occasion.
Paralympics - Games I'll never forget
Guardian (UK) - Oct 3, 2004:
It is impossible not to be affected by the Paralympic Games. Nothing crystallises more clearly the power of sport to change lives, to motivate, to bond people together, to bring out their inner strength.
Disability law targets small firms
BBC (UK) - Sep 29, 2004:
Small businesses across the UK are facing one of the biggest legal upheavals since the introduction of the minimum wage - the extension of the Disability Discrimination Act.
City tops poll for disabled access
BBC (UK) - Sep 28, 2004:
Wales' newest city has been praised for being one of the most 'user friendly' for disabled people in the UK, according to a survey.
Thieves take joyride in disability buggy
Evening News (UK) - Sept 25, 2004:
THIEVES stole an elderly man’s disability buggy from his garden shed and took it for a joyride - even though it has a top speed of about ten miles per hour.
Improving primary care services for disabled people, UK
Medical News Today (UK) - Sept 26, 2004:
The UK Department of Health have launched a number of guides aimed at health care providers in order to help them understand their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA).
Disability study ignites debate over fate of premature babies
Scotsman.com (UK) - Sept 20, 2004:
FOUR in every ten children born severely premature grow up to have significant learning disabilities, according to new research.
Religion gears up for disability law
BBC (UK) - Sept 18, 2004:
Places of worship will be obliged by new laws taking effect next month to ensure that disabled people have reasonable access.
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Learning disabled 'deserve fair play'
BBC (UK) - Sept 14, 2004:
People with learning disabilities face discrimination as a routine part of their everyday lives, a major charity has said.
Ayr solicitor warns businesses in Scotland about new disability discrimination laws
Pressbox.co.uk (UK) - Sept 12, 2004:
EMPLOYERS across Scotland need a wake-up call to alert them to one of the most significant changes in employment rules ever to come into force
Slane organisers criticised for refusing concessions to disability helpers
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Aug 25, 2004:
Former Taoiseach John Bruton has hit out at the organisers of Sunday's Madonna concert in Slane for refusing concessions to helpers of people with disabilities.
Disability Authority launches publication
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - July 27, 2004:
The National Disability Authority today gave recommendations for Personal Assistance Services (PAS) for people with disabilities in Ireland.
Disability groups want 20% of taxis wheelchair accessible
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - July 20, 2004:
An alliance of disability groups has called for measures to ensure that one-fifth of all taxis in Ireland are wheelchair-accessible within the next three years.
New report on disability in Ireland
RTE News (IRELAND) - Jul 8, 2004:
Approximately 324,000 people in Ireland have some degree of disability, according to a report commissioned by Comhairle which provides advice and information on social services.
Health department launches disability health action plan
4National News (IRELAND) - June 9, 2004:
The Health Department has launched a new action plan which it hopes will enable disabled people to use health services in the same way as everyone else.
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San Francisco - Golden Gate to disability
BBC (UK) - Sept 9, 2004:
With UK law on disability rights about to change on the first of next month, campaigners are pointing to the high levels of accessibility in San Francisco as a possible future for Britain.
The Disability Act countdown is on…
OnRec.com (UK) - Sep 1, 2004:
It is less than 50 days until the final phase of the Disability Discrimination Act comes into force in October 2004, making it compulsory for small businesses to ensure that their premises and services are accessible to people with disabilities, or face stiff fines.
Red tape row over disability changes
Business.Telegraph (UK) - Aug 30, 2004:
More small businesses are becoming irritated by the red tape tied to legislative changes covering discrimination against disabled employees and the provision of facilities to make it easier for handicapped people to gain access to shops and offices.
Friend of the forgotten disabled
BBC (UK) - Aug 29, 2004:
When Cynthia Richards was a child blind people were objects of pity who were often left just sitting in a chair.
Disability Rights Leader Puts City to the Test
Scotsman Online (UK) - Aug 24, 2004:
Disability rights campaigners are today taking to the streets of Bristol to see whether businesses are prepared for new legislation requiring them to provide access for all.
Group criticises disability suit
BBC (UK) - Aug 16, 2004:
Architects are being criticised for using a suit which simulates disabilities to design a new hospital.
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Police face disability culture change
BBC (UK) - Aug 11, 2004:
From October disability discrimination laws cover the police. How are forces changing to ensure they get the best from all their officers, whatever their physical ability?
No plans to close special schools
BBC (UK) - Aug 7, 2004:
The government has denied forcing disabled children into mainstream education instead of special schools.
Delay in Premature Births Cuts Risk of Disability
Reuters (UK) - Aug 6, 2004:
Delaying the birth of premature babies by just a few days can prevent brain damage and disability, researchers said on Friday.
Council Funds to Improve Disabled Access
Scotsman.com (SCOTLAND) - Aug 2, 2004:
South Gloucestershire Council has pledged £850,000 to make its services more accessible to residents with disabilities.
SMEs urged to avoid disability fine
BusinessEurope.com (UK) - July ,29 2004:
SMEs are being warned that they face stiff fines for breaking pending disability rules and are being offered guides to help them comply.
Firms 'oblivious' to fines risk
Scotsman (UK) - July 25, 2004:
THREE-QUARTERS of Scotland’s businesses are facing five-figure fines when new disability rules come into force later this year.
Landmark legal rulings clear up disability doubts
Personnel Today (UK) - July 23, 2004:
Two landmark decisions in the past month have put the employment rights of disabled workers at the top of the agenda for employers, according to a leading law firm.
High praise for disability service
Guardian (UK) - July 22, 2004:
Steady improvements in services for people with learning disabilities have earned Merton Council its best inspection results in years.
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Disability Dismissal Could Mean Clean Sweep for Employees
OnRec.com (UK) - July 19, 2004:
A recent ruling in favour of a Scottish road sweeper who was dismissed due to a physical disability has opened the floodgates for a stream of potential unfair dismissal claims from employees physically unable to do their jobs.
Building a web fit for all
BBC (UK) - July 16, 2004:
A lawyer's letter has taken an accessible website offline and technology analyst Bill Thompson is not impressed. Last year, Matthew Somerville got so fed up with the problems he found when trying to use the Odeon cinema website that he decided to do something about it.
Passion for diving conquers age and disability
DiverNet (UK) - July 17, 2004:
71-year-old John Parminter has just completed his 600th dive, and is determined to reach the 1,000 dive mark. Left largely immobile by polio at age 17, he leaves his wheelchair behind to enjoy the weightless freedom of diving.
Mentally ill to get work protection
Guardian Unlimited (UK) - July 16, 2004:
People with progressive conditions such as HIV, cancer or mental illness are to be protected from discrimination at work in the same way as those with physical disabilities, under legislation to be pushed through parliament before the next election.
Professional Brief
The Herald (UK) - July 14, 2004:
Employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. This is the implication of the case of a road sweeper from Fife who has won a landmark decision from the House of Lords which could be particularly important for local authorities.
Hate crime laws include disability
BBC (UK) - June 17, 2004:
New legislation to tackle so-called hate crime is to be extended to include crimes against people with disabilities, it has been announced.
Disability report advises action
10 Downing Street (UK) - June 17, 2004:
More needs to be done to improve the lives of the 10m Britons affected by disability, according to a new report.
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£12m bill to comply with disability act
The Scotsman (UK) - June 2, 2004:
ABERDEEN City Council is facing a £12 million bill to improve its property portfolio to comply with new legislation for the disabled.
Battle to End Disability Discrimination
The Scotsman (UK) - June 1, 2004:
More than a third of Britons cannot name a single famous disabled person, research revealed today. The survey found 36% of those questioned were unable to name a celebrity with a disability, despite the achievements of individuals such as Home Secretary David Blunkett, scientist Stephen Hawking and sportswoman Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Transport to be accessible by 2017
BBC (UK) - May 27, 2004:
Buses, trains and taxis should be fully accessible to disabled people in 13 years' time, according to a joint committee of Parliament.
Committee urges coherent action on disability discrimination
ePolitix (UK) - May 27, 2004:
In a report issued on Thursday, the all-party group of MPs and peers said the proposed legislation "could go further" to help the estimated 10 million disabled adults in the UK.
Big guns back disability equality
BBC (UK) - May 26, 2004:
Political heavyweights Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair, David Blunkett, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy are endorsing a new campaign to fight prejudice against disabled people.
Disability charity launches campaign to end discrimination
Personnel Today (UK) - May 26, 2004:
Scope, the national disability organisation, has launched a campaign, 'Time To Get Equal', calling for an end to discrimination against people with disabilities.
'A SMALL STEP INTO A SHOP MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU'RE UNABLE TO WALK'
LincolnShire Echo (UK) - May 24, 2004:
For most people a trip to the shops is something to take for granted. But for hundreds of disabled people in Lincoln, that one trip is filled with barriers and hazards, causing frustration and embarrassment. NATASHA KLEANTHOUS reports.
New boats for wheelchair anglers
BBC Wales (UK) - May 23, 2004:
Seven boats specially designed for use by disabled people have taken to the waters in north Wales.
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Views sought on disability website
Richmond & Twickenham Times (UK) - May 7, 2004:
By logging on to DisabledGo, people will be able to establish whether buildings have wheelchair access, shops offer home delivery, a cinema a hearing loop, a hotel provides adapted rooms, whether a restaurant welcomes assistance dogs and offers menus in large print or Braille and much more.
Disabled 'space invaders' fury
BBC (UK) - May 5, 2004:
Drivers who take disabled people's parking spaces have been branded selfish by a Labour backbench MSP.
Cash crisis hits club's holiday
BBC (UK) - May , 2004:
Youngsters with physical and mental disabilities in Swindon may miss out on their annual holiday because of a lack of funding.
WHEELCHAIR USERS DEMAND END TO STATIONS STRUGGLE
This is Kent (UK) - April 30, 2004:
Disabled rail passengers in Tunbridge Wells are demanding sweeping changes to its two mainline stations which they have branded a "disgrace".
It’s official: LSC is disability friendly
Hertfordshire.com (UK) - April 29, 2004:
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Hertfordshire has won acclaim for being a disability-friendly organisation.
Disability Authority calls for needs survey
Ireland Online (IRELAND) - May 26, 2004:
The organisation said the Disabilities Commission had recommended such a survey eight years ago, but the recommendation had been ignored.
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Gov's refusal to back suggestions on disability 'a missed opportunity' - FG
Politics.ie (IRELAND) - May 18, 2004:
During a Joint Private Members' Motion on disability, Fine Gael Disability and Deputy Education Spokesperson, David Stanton TD, has today (Tuesday) accused the Government of missing an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities because it has refused to support Opposition proposals to convene a national summit on Disability issues in tandem with the publication of the Disability Bill.
Coherent disability strategy will guarantee sufficent levels of service - FG
Politics.ie (IRELAND) - May 18, 2004:
Fine Gael Health Spokesperson Olivia Mitchell TD, said that a coherent integrated strategy is the only way to ensure that people with disabilities receive the level of service they require, and to which they are entitled.
Kenny says Govt must publish Disability Bill before Elections
Politics.IE (IRELAND) - May 8, 2004:
He rejects the Taoiseach's latest excuse for delayed publication - ongoing consultation - as an insult to people with disabilities, given that members of the Consultation Group themselves, are adamant that consultation is not at issue.
Firms lift first disability prizes
(Belfast Telegraph (IRLEAND) - April 23, 2004):
A GOVERNMENT department and a technology firm are the first winners of awards recognising employers attempts to address disability issues in the workplace.
Tom rolls out plans to open doors for all
(Western People (IRELAND) - April 21, 2004):
The age-old problem of access to buildings and parking spaces for disabled people still exists but a Newport man has been making great efforts to come up with solutions.
Protection for disabled students
(BBC (IRELAND) - April 2, 2004):
Young people with disabilities in Northern Ireland who feel they are discriminated against in school or college are to get new legal protection.
Father and daughter's SMS lifeline
(BBC (UK) - April 23, 2004):
An Essex man has taught himself to use text-messaging at the age of 81 so that he can communicate with his daughter who is deaf and has no speech.
Councillor nets disability post
(Wimbledon Guardian (UK) - April 22, 2004):
A Merton councillor has been appointed by the Government to represent the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) who work to further the rights of disabled people in the UK.
Wheelchair rail access criticised
(BBC (UK) - April 21, 2004):
A disabled man has said he cannot use his local railway station unless he has friends with him to carry him out of the station in his wheelchair.
Motability launches schools disability car design competition
(AutoIndustry (UK) - April 14, 2004):
To raise awareness of disability, the national mobility charity Motability has launched a design competition for all pupils attending secondary schools in Essex.
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Confusion over 'jobs for carers'
(BBC (UK) - April 10, 2004):
A government drive to get the carers of sick and disabled people to enter the workplace is causing anger.
'My disability made me a target'
(BBC (UK) - April 5, 2004):
A report has suggested that almost half Scotland's disabled people have suffered some form of abuse.
Small Firms Get Disability Rules Reminder
(Scotsman Online (UK) - April 5, 2004):
About a million small businesses are to be reminded of their new duties towards disabled customers and employees.
Govt face criticism on disability actions
(Online.ie (IRELAND) - April 2, 2004):
The National Disability Authority has called on the Government to provide disabled children with the essential services that they are entitled to.
Failure to publish disability rights legislation a reflection of agenda - SF
(Politics.IE (IRELAND) - April 1, 2004):
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said it was "absolutely unacceptable" that almost ten years had elapsed since the Commission on the Status of People with Disabilities recommended the Government publish rights-based disability legislation.
Where is the long-awaited disability bill? - Labour
(Politics.IE (IRELAND) - March 31, 2004):
Moynihan Cronin has pledged her support to the Rights Makes A Difference campaign which is meeting this week in the Mansion House to put pressure on the Government to finally publish the long-awaited Disability Bill.
Stanton concerned about delay in Disability Bill
(Politics.ie - Mar.24/2004):
"People are now very concerned that the Government is delaying publication of the Disability Bill until after the local and European elections in order to avoid a voter backlash.
Ireland On-Line (Mar.5/2004):
Disability must stay on agenda, say campaigners
Disabled 'to sue for Tube access'
(BBC (UK) - April 4, 2004):
London Underground (LU) has been warned that it could be sued by disabled people if it does not improve access for them by October.
Tesco builds partnership to target disabled workforce
(Personnel Today (UK) - April 2, 2004):
Tesco has become the first business to set targets for the recruitment of disabled people, with an initial intake of 200 new disabled staff planned for the next year.
Disability Law 'Could Close Public Toilets'
(Scotsman Online (UK) - April 1, 2004):
Up to half the nation’s public toilets could be closed as an unforeseen consequence of the Disability Discrimination Act, an MP warned today.
Small Firms Must Cater for Disabled
(Scotsman Online (UK) - March 31, 2004):
More than a million small businesses are to receive information about how to prepare for big changes to disability laws, the Department for Work and Pensions announced today.
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Draft Disability Bill Published
(Health And Safety Centre - Mar.15/2004):
The new Bill contains a legal duty to promote disability equality and contains a clear legal requirement for public bodies to produce clear policies aimed at tackling discrimination in a proactive way rather than after a discriminatory act has occurred.
Scotsman (Mar.15/2004):
Disability laws threaten venues
VENUES at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are facing a major challenge from new disability laws which could force them out of action.
BBC (Mar.15/2004):
Two sculptures take fourth plinth
It is so rare to see disability in everyday life - let alone naked, pregnant and proud.
Online.ie (Feb.22/2004):
Irish top poll on EU disability awareness
Politics.ie (Feb.5/2004):
Eightfold increase in number of students with a disability - Lenihan
BBC (Mar.9/2004):
Doctors 'breached human rights'
BBC (Mar.9/2004):
Disabled rights demo shuts bridge
BBC (Mar.9/2004):
Record success for disabled rower
BBC (Mar.4/2004):
Call for right to independent living
BBC (Feb.14/2004):
Millions for disabled residents
BBC (Feb.12/2004):
City guide promotes disabled access
Politics.ie (Jan.20/2003):
Gov neglected disabled during Disabilities year - Sinn Fein
RTE (Jan.14/2003):
Jobless rates among disabled too high: NDA
BBC (Feb.9/2003):
BBC sets out disability targets
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BBC (Feb./2003):
Top accessible venues revealed
ekklesia (Feb.01/2003):
Resources launched for churches to address disability
BBC (Jan.30/2003):
Why is the Ryanair case important?
Business Telegraph (Jan.25/2003):
How to get in on the Disability Act
BBC (Jan.23/2003):
£3.5m award for birth damage
Scotsman (Jan.20/2003):
Cartoon Disability Bill to Be Published
Belfast Telegraph (Jan.8/2003):
New move on special needs
WesternPeople.ie (Jan.7/2003):
Making a difference for people with special needs
Waterford Today (Jan.7/2003):
Special Feature: Disability Awareness
100 ways to make the difference
ShopShire Star (Jan.19/2003):
Warning over disability law
Personnel Today (Jan.19/2003):
Disability forum launches online briefings for employers
The Scotsman (Jan.10/2003):
Conference on disabled rights to be held in city
The Scotsman (Jan.9/2003):
Disabled Sisters Thrown off Coach, Says Charity
Waterford News & Star (Dec.12/2003):
Workers tell how they triumphed over disability
Online.ie (Dec.13/2003):
400,000 people in Ireland with disabilities
AutoIndustry.co.uk (Dec.23/2003):
Ford launches initiative to make cars more disability-friendly
BBC (Wales) (Dec.16/2003):
Planners knocked over access
BBC (Dec.13/2003):
Life story helped unlock a mind
European Politics Network (Dec.7/2003):
Budget : Martin welcomes €25 million for disability services
Belfast Telegraph (Dec.6/2003):
Disability Action releases tape
Online.Ie (Dec.02/2003):
NDA drafts ethics for disability research
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BBC (Dec.3/2003):
Mixed reception for disability Bill
BBC (Nov.15/2003):
Deaf woman's anger over concert
RTE News (Nov.12/2003):
ESRI calls for clarity on disability services
PRNewsWire (Nov.8/2003):
New Poll Reveals Low Awareness of Disability Legislation
4NI (Nov.4/2003):
Review seeks opinions of people with a learning disability and their carers
Irish Examiner (Nov.2/2003):
Disability body criticises health service
Irish Examiner (Oct.30/2003):
Watchdog hits out at Ali G show disability jibes
Limerick Post (Oct.17/2003):
Emergency meeting on disability bill
Ireland Online (Oct.2/2003):
Govt plans harmonised disability services
The Publican (Oct.16/2003):
One year to comply
The Publican (Oct.14/2003):
Springboard to host disability conference
BBC (Oct.4/2003):
Disabled 'parliament' calls for freedoms
Startups.co.uk (Oct.3/2003):
Firms 'ignoring' disability laws
Irish Examiner (Sep.3/2003):
Disability groups urge Government to honour rights pledge
BBC (Sept.30/2003):
'Wise up' warns disability minister
BBC (Sept.26/2003):
Broadway improves disability access
Half of Broadway theatres are to become fully accessible to disabled people, at a cost of $5m (£3m).
BBC (Sep.16/2003):
Transport keeps disabled from jobs
Harrow Times (Sep.9/2003):
A disability charity is looking for people to run in a New York Marathon
UTV (Sep.9/2003):
McDowell plans disability bill
BBC: (Jul.4/2003):
"Call for better disabled rights"
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BBC (Sep.2/2003):
Disabled student wins college fight
The Publican.com: (Aug.1/2003):
"Research to outline Disability Act costs"
BBC (Aug.21/2003):
Guide to clarify disabled rights
BBC: (Aug.7/2003):
I am not disabled
Irish Examiner: (Jul.14/2003):
"Disability groups want rights’ bill enacted"
Irish Examiner: (Jun.30/2003):
"Disability rights groups target Dáil"
The Scotsman: (Jul.28/2003):
"Lecturer sues college over disability"
BBC: (Jul.14/2003):
"Disabled 'need better childcare'"
The Sentinel: (Jul.9/2003):
"Positive Attitude Pays for Disability Firms"
Irish Times: (Jun.24/2003):
"Disability campaigner to challenge election result on spending grounds"
BBC: (Jun.30/2003):
"Free sport access for disabled"
BBC: (Jun.19/2003):
"More rights for disabled workers"
BBC: (Jun.17/2003):
"Disabled workers oppose closure"
Irish Examiner: (Jun.11/2003):
"Disability groups plead for emergency funding to avert crisis for members"
Irish Examiner: (Jun.10/2003):
"Government under fire over reform of disability services"
Evening Star: (Jun.11/2003):
"Pool plea from disability worker"
Human Resources-Centre: (Jun.9/2003):
"Draft disability regulations"
BBC: (Jun.5/2003):
"Disabled film-makers show work"
Evening Telegraph: (Jun.4/2003):
"Concern Voiced for Disabled Patients"
BBC: (Jun.4/2003):
"Disabled boy's computer found"
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BBC: (Jun.3/2003):
"Disabled boy's equipment stolen"
BBC: (Jun.3/2003):
"Disabled dumped in old people's homes"
BBC: (May.31/2003):
"Funds for disabled care"
BBC: (May.29/2003):
"No train room for disabled friends"
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BBC: (May.27/2003):
"Disabled man's epic kayak trip"
BBC: (May.14/2003):
"Disabled miss out on crucial benefits"
BBC: (May.13/2003):
"Disability film shows barriers"
Sky News: (May.7/2003):
"DISABLED LAW LEADS TO SACKINGS"
Irish Examiner: (Apr.28/2003):
"Lobby demands action on Disability Bill recommendations"
Irish Examiner: (Apr.25/2003):
"Ministers oppose UN disability treaty"
Business World: (Apr.8/2003):
"Harney launches disability job schemes"
BBC: (May.5/2003):
"Disabled workers threaten strike"
Windsor and Eton Express: (Apr.24/2003):
"Fear stops disabled getting jobs"
Health-News.co.uk: (Apr.16/2003):
"Learning disability care "breaches human rights""
This is Hertfordshire: (Apr.14/2003):
"Mayor takes a blindfold walk"
BBC: (Apr.5/2003):
"First festival for disabled athletes"
BBC: (Apr.2/2003):
"Firms 'fear' recruiting disabled people"
BBC: (Jan.20/2003):
"Euthanasia fears for disabled"
Ananova: (Sep.2/2002):
"Disabled children 'should be taught in mainstream schools'"
The Observer: (Sep.1/2002):
"Lesson in respect"
Disabled children get their due
The Guardian: (Sep.3/2002):
"Challenge to Ryanair's £18 wheelchair charge"
Online.ie: (Jan.31/2003):
"Govt to launch consultation on disability"
Belfast Telegraph: (Aug.02/2002):
"Untapped
labour pool can 'make it work' in business"
BBC: (June.27/2002):
"Disabled
pensioners robbed at home"
BBC: (Jan.4/2002):
"Belfast
launch for blind-deaf cinema"
Irish Examiner: (Oct.24/2001):
Parents
of epileptic children 'need more support'
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BBC: (Jul.31/2002):
"Action urged
over jobless disabled"
The Independent: (Jul.29/2002):
"Disability
watchdog angry as legislation is dropped"
BBC: (June.26/2002):
"Disabled
'trapped by NHS failings'"
BBC: (June.18/2002):
"Mother's
campaign for disabled children"
BBC: (Apr.19/2002):
"Undeterred
despite disability"
BBC: (Apr.10/2002):
"Disabled
'forced to wait for benefits'"
BBC: (Mar.7/2002):
"Blind
'failed' by UK disability laws"
BBC: (Jan.19/2002):
"Disabled
delegates focus on sex"
BBC: (Nov.19/2001):
Sailor
completes special voyage
BBC: (Nov.15/2001):
Parents
of disabled children 'exploited':
BBC: (Nov.12/2001):
Damages
for disabled quads:
The Guardian: (Oct.24/2001):
Advancing
Peto's ideas on conductive education for disabled children
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BBC: (Oct.4/2001):
"Learning
disabled 'misplaced and forgotten'"
BBC:(Jul.26/2001):"Train
firm settles with blind passenger"
BBC:(Jul.26/2001):"Mills'
triumph over tragedy"
BBC:(Jul.25/2001):"Special
needs"
BBC:(Jul.23/2001):"Cerebral
palsy man attacked"
BBC:(Jul.13/2001):"Oxford
given £4m for autism research"
BBC:(Jul.12/2001):"Special
education code 'climb down'"
BBC:(Nov.9/2000):"Boost
for carers and disabled"
BBC:(Apr.18/2000):"Disabled
rights watchdog launched"
BBC(Sep.26/99):"Blind
land speed record broken"
BBC News:(Nov.24/98):"Welfare
overhaul helps aged and disabled"
BBC News:(Nov.24/98):"Disabled
boy wins millions"
BBC News:(Nov.5/98):"Education
Special help for special needs"
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BBC News:(Sept.22/98):"Gymnast
Susan wins disabled award"
The Telegraph:(Sept.9/98):"Government
accused of failing to protect disabled"
BBC:(June.17/98):"Disabled
win rethink on benefits cut":
PrNewswire:(July.13/98):"Prince
Andrew, Duke of York to Address Attendees at Luncheon about Accessibility
of the World Wide Web for the Disabled":
BBC:(May.20/98):"Disability
benefit needs 'urgent review'": A government programme designed to
assess those eligible for Disability Living Allowance has come "w ithin a
hair's-breadth" of being recommended for suspension by a committee
MPs.
BBC News:(Mar.14/98):"Jail
warning for 'medicinal' cannabis user":
BBC News:(Mar.4/98):"British
team plan to put money worries behind them"
BBC News:(Feb.27/98):"Child
vaccine linked to autism"
BBC News:(Jan.29/98):"Probe
into WW2 killings of handicapped children"
BBC News:(Nov.21st):"Charities
fear disability benefit cuts"
BBC News:(Oct.26):"Disabled
'use cannabis with doctors' support'"
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