With the Disability Discrimination Act that came into effect in October, it is continuing to causing quite a buzz in all forms of press. Please follow this link to read the many stories that Google News is indexing that relate to this subject.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The BBC has also set up the "Video Nation" Archive which showcases disability news and story clips that can be opened for viewing. There are 30 videos in total.
Disability bill may undermine existing equality legislation - FG Politics.ie (IRELAND) - Dec 1, 2004:
Fine Gael Equality Spokesperson, David Stanton TD, has today (Tuesday) called on the Government to redraft the Disability Bill, which he says may undermine current equality legislation and may have the effect of making things worse for people with disabilities.
Galway disability test results prove inaccurate Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Nov 19, 2004:
52 people in Galway who have been tested to find out if they were at risk of having a child with a form of intellectual disability have been told that they may have to repeat the procedure.
Disability bill a betrayal of commitment to rights - Lynch Politics.ie (IRELAND) - Nov 9, 2004:
Labour TD Kathleen Lynch has said that the New Disability Bill currently before the Dail is a shoddy piece of legislation and that the consequences of the Bill will be a cumbersome, bureaucratic nightmare for thousands of disabled people
Disability group challenges legislation Ireland Online (IRELAND) - Oct 9, 2004:
The Forum of People with Disabilities is disputing the Government's claim that the recent Disability Bill is rights-based.
Disability forum disputes govt claim UTVLIve (IRELAND) - Oct 9, 2004:
The forum of people with disabilities is disputing the Irish government's claim that the recent Disability Bill is rights based.
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.
DISABLED: 600 MILLION WORLDWIDE, UN CONVENTION IN 2005 AGI Online (ITALY) - Nov 17, 2004:
Italy is at the forefront when it comes to the definition of an international UN convention for the disabled, particularly concerning efforts to convince all 24 EU member states to put their signature under it.
Enabled Online: (Jan.20/2002): "Having
a Disability Pays, but Should it" An opinion based article that I
have written for Enabled Online Magazine. See the stories which influenced this article in the news archive.
Albania: Disability and the right to marry Amnesty International (ALBANIA) - Nov 11, 2004:
Amnesty International today expressed grave concern about draft amendments to the Albanian Family Code that would bar marriage to people with certain mental and physical disabilities.
US ELECTION: DNC Launches Disability Votes noticias.info (SPAIN) - Oct 22, 2004:
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Terry McAuliffe today announced the launch of Disability Votes, the largest get-out-the-vote drive for the disabled in the history of presidential elections.
WB TOP ADVISOR FOR DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT VISITS BiH FEN@ (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA) - Oct 22, 2004:
As a part of her assessment mission to the Central and Eastern Europe, the top World Bank advisor for Disability and Development, Ms. Judith Heumann, will be visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina between October 23 and 27. While in country, Ms. Heumann will meet representatives of disabled peoples’ organizations, a number of state and entity ministers and representatives of international organizations.
Disability no barrier to an education The Daily Star (LEBANON) - June 24, 2004:
Mohammed Hassan Fawaz, born in Sierra Leone in 1983 and physically handicapped for several years, proudly joined thousands of other students in Sidon Tuesday to take Lebanon's baccalaureate exam.
New employment scheme proposed for people with disability Independent Online (MALTA) - May 6, 2004:
The present social benefit system discourages disabled people from joining the workforce, according to a study by economist Gordon Cordina commissioned a year ago by the Commission for People with Disabilities.
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