Record 16 mobility scooter users killed in crashes last year — prompting calls for tougher safety rules …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MORE mobility scooter users were killed in crashes last year than ever before — prompting calls for tougher safety rules. A record 16 died in fatal collisions in 2023 while 90 others were left … Read more
Exact amount DWP payments will rise next year for those with disabilities including PIP and Disability Living Allowance …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of people who get disability-related benefits can expect to see their payments increase next year. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in the budget that working age benefits will increase by 1.7%, while the … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers HALVING payments to disabled supporters association in latest Man Utd cost-cutting measure …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly consider HALVING the budget allocated to their disabled supporters’ association. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is in charge of football operations at Old Trafford, set about trying to slash costs immediately … Read more
Millions with disabilities feel excluded from products due to accessibility issues …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of consumers with a mental or physical disability feel excluded from products due to accessibility issues from food packaging to clothing design and store layouts. A poll of 1,000 adults with invisible and visible disabilities revealed over two-thirds (68%) … Read more