Over the last few years, under the Barrier-Free Project, the Kerala government has been working towards making all major tourist destinations accessible and disabled-friendly. Now…
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TV star joins delegation to the chancellor of the exchequer demanding an end to VAT on digital books, which traditional publications escape
Mobile voting to be offered to disabled voters in Utah County, US, for the first time
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Utah County in the state of Utah, United States, is set to make history. For the first time ever, mobile voting will be offered to…
Election Commission’s move to introduce postal ballot facilities for disabled people welcomed
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On 22 October, the Election Commission of India introduced postal ballot voting facilities for the elderly and people with disabilities. Members from the community welcome…
Care staff are being encouraged to support people to develop intimate relationships and enrich their emotional lives
Force’s disability advisers lodge complaint about treatment of Extinction Rebellion protesters
Kerala state run buses gets thumbs up for bringing back facilities for wheelchair users
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The Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation (KURTC) had earlier removed facilities for wheelchair users inside their buses. After disability rights groups and activists raised complaints…
Children with disabilities suffer ‘severe neglect and abuse’ in Australian schools
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Government report reveals a third have been restrained or secluded, and half have been bullied in past year
29% of parents of children with special needs felt unwelcome and 42% were made to feel uncomfortable on visits