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RNIB Comment on the Marrakesh Treaty reaching 20 ratifications, the number needed for it to enter into force Dan Pescod, RNIB Campaigns Manager, said: “Being able to access books is vital for education, employment and for the pure pleasure of reading, and sight loss should not be a barrier. “It is fantastic news that Canada’s ratification means the Marrakesh Treaty ... Read More »

Abacus Healthcare will be demonstrating its popular hi-lo baths at the new Kidz-to-Adultz-Wales exhibition and offering the chance to win a large cuddly toy bear. Thursday 7 July 2016, House of Sport, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Stand D4. Abacus Healthcare provides power-assisted baths that include variable height, bather transfer seats and are compatible with a range of postural ... Read More »

A Stirling housing development that saw its beloved greenhouse destroyed beyond repair by gale force winds last year has now installed a brand new model, thanks to generous donations of over £2000. Blackwood’s Broom Court development, which provides integrated accommodation for people with physical disabilities, held a special ribbon-cutting celebration followed by an afternoon tea party to mark the official ... Read More »

Tenants at two Fife retirement housing developments were able to sing for their supper while giving thanks for the positive impact volunteers have had on their lives and homes. Bield’s Anderson Court, in Fife – just one of the developments thanking volunteers for their hard work – played host to visitors from The Knowe development and laid on a musical ... Read More »

Montgomeryshire Learning Disabilities Team and Personal Support Team enable a Joyful Return to Cycling after 15 years. John is  77 years old and lives in shared tenancy in Trefeglwys Powys.  John has always loved cycling, regularly setting off on his mountain bike and riding for hours in the beautiful Powys countryside.  He fondly talks about epic rides from village to ... Read More »

Disability sport reports three-fold opportunity to ‘transform lives’ since London 2012 New figures from Sports England have shown that the numbers of people exercising at least once week has dropped 0.4% since 2012. In stark contrast to this national downturn, Goalball had seen a 325% surge in participation since the London Games. Goalball UK exceeded their four-year target for increased participation ... Read More »

As part of Channel 4’s Year of Disability, the broadcaster’s hit television show Come Dine With Me is excited to further its commitment to ensuring the representation of disability on screen. At present the popular programme is after brilliant people in Glasgow to compete in its new series. Do you think you can host the perfect dinner party? Could it ... Read More »

Channel 4 bursary scheme available to NFTS applicants The National Film and Television School, in partnership with Channel 4, is looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds to enrol onto its Directing Fiction and Cinematography MA courses. The bursaries are particularly aimed at people with disabilities, and people from BAME or socially disadvantaged backgrounds as these groups are underrepresented in television ... Read More »

National charity Hft is using connected care solutions from Tunstall to enhance the lives of people living with learning disabilities.  Hft, a national charity aiming to give people with learning disabilities the opportunity to live the best life possible, is working with Tunstall Healthcare to provide the people it supports with personalised technology solutions that allow them to live more ... Read More »

Deafblind Awareness Week runs from the 24 June – 3 July 2016 and aims to raise awareness of the issues facing people who are deafblind.  Theme this year is ‘older people’, with over 250,000 people aged over 70 living with sight and hearing loss. Events this year, include a deafblind art exhibition in London, a mass participation ‘sensory walk’ in Exeter and a ... Read More »

Fiona McGhie, Public Law expert at Irwin Mitchell, said: “The common law and legislation in the UK have provided rights and protections for people with disabilities. “In addition both the EU and the UK have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which guarantees equality of rights of disabled people before the law on issues ... Read More »

One of Scotland’s leading housing and care providers is giving its colleagues additional training in a bid to help raise more awareness of dementia. Edinburgh based charity Blackwood is rolling out training in Dementia Care Awareness for 450 members of staff across Scotland after Alzheimer Scotland reported more than 90,000 people are currently living with the disease. The ‘Promoting Excellence ... Read More »