Disabilities

Ensuring electric vehicle accessibility for all

As the UK pushes forward with its ambitious targets for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, concerns about accessibility for disabled drivers have come to light.

How AI can make public sector services more inclusive and accessible

AI is set to transform accessibility and inclusion in the public sector, creating new ways to remove barriers for people with disabilities.

Towards a European strategy for older persons

Miguel Ángel Cabra de Luna, EESC member from Civil Society Organisations’ Group, explains what must happen towards a European strategy for older persons.

Social care crisis requires government investment

Tackling the social care crisis will ensure people with a learning disability aren’t left behind. Jackie O’Sullivan, Acting CEO at learning disability charity Mencap, explains what the government must do to resolve the issues of recruitment and retention.

The link between urinary incontinence and disability in midlife women

Researchers at RUSH have revealed that urinary incontinence, a common issue affecting 30% to 50% of women, could have further health implications, the study shows.

UK Government: Disabled people urged to work from home or face benefit cuts

In a significant policy shift, the UK government, led by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott, urges disabled people with mobility and mental health challenges to work from home or risk losing benefits, emphasising it as a citizen's duty.

A remarkable leap: Reviving speech through artificial intelligence

UC Berkeley have successfully revitalised the ability to speak for a woman paralysed by reviving speech through artificial intelligence.

Top tips to ensure inclusive and accessible job postings

Through job postings, employers craft descriptions to fill openings, enticing qualified applicants and building a candidate pool for their organisations.

The future of artificial intelligence in accessibility

AI is already playing a massive part in our lives, however, what role does artificial intelligence play in accessibility? Here, Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager from the Digital Accessibility Centre explores.

An introduction to spina bifida and its available treatments

Dr Nauf AlBendar, Doctor of Clinical Medicine & Founder of The Womb Effect, introduces spina bifida, the primary cause of foetal loss and substantial disabilities in newborns.

Study finds children with disabilities commonly face medical discrimination

While medical discrimination has been proven to contribute to worse health outcomes, a study finds that disabled children may be frequent victims of this...

European Space Agency appoints its first disabled astronaut

Former UK Paralympian John McFall has been hired as the first ever physically disabled astronaut for the European Space Agency (ESA) following a rigorous selection process.

Minister highlights UK’s disability action at UN conference in New York

On the opening day of COSP16, the Minister delivered a significant address to highlight UKs disability action at UN conference in New York.

Funding launched for disabled individuals to find work worth £58 million

£58 million pounds of funding for disabled individuals has been announced in an effort to support those looking for work.

Poverty, abuse, divorce and more can influence multiple sclerosis attacks

Life stressors including poverty, abuse and divorce can influence multiple sclerosis attacks and flare-ups – leading to worse health outcomes.

How can we generate a better work environment for deaf employees?

Hearing loss can seriously impact one’s experience of work, so how can workplaces become more inclusive of deaf employees?

Understanding the Blue Badge scheme and its digital revolution

Diana Guerra, Head of Blue Badge Policy at the Department for Transport (DfT) and John Spanton, Account Director at Valtech, discuss how the DfT transformed the digital service for the Blue Badge scheme.

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