PARALYSED at just 17, George Dowell MBE, from West Sussex, believed his life was over. Here, George and his partner Jessikah Lopez, both 32, reveal how he rebuilt his life by buying his favourite football club, before they found love after meeting online. 9 George Dowell and his partner Jessikah… I fell in love with … Read more
How firms vow to fight prejudice against disabled people as shocking 40% have faced workplace bullying …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A SHOCK study shows 40per cent of people with disabilities and chronic health conditions have faced bullying and harassment work. The report from Deloitte reveals that 23per cent of respondents said people had doubted their … Read more
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