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To hear this article read aloud, click below The recent decision by major UK banks to phase out disabled person’s trust accounts has sparked widespread concern among Disabled people and their advocates. Trust accounts, a lifeline for many, allow third parties to manage funds on behalf of account holders unable to do so independently. The…

Click below to hear this article read aloud As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances, its potential to transform lives is clear. However, the benefits are not being shared equally. Many Disabled people, including those who are visually impaired, find themselves excluded due to inaccessible design and a lack of meaningful involvement in the development of…

Click below to hear this article read aloud In an exciting intersection of creativity, activism, and global musical acclaim, Daylight Studio, a London-based learning disability charity, has had their work sampled by none other than hip-hop icons Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. This groundbreaking collaboration not only shines a spotlight on the artistic talents of…

Two recent reports have exposed the ongoing and critical barriers that Disabled people continue to face in their daily lives, despite decades of campaigning for equality. These findings highlight how far society still has to go in addressing the systemic inequalities that prevent Disabled people from living independently and participating fully in their communities. The…

Recent reports show a disturbing increase in violent hate crimes against Disabled people across the UK, with police data revealing a rise in both incidents and severity over the past year. These figures are a stark reminder of the urgent need to tackle the growing hostility faced by Disabled people in society. As a leading…

New research has laid bare the systemic bullying and harassment faced by Disabled Universal Credit claimants, further highlighting the urgent need for reform in how benefits are administered in the UK. The research, by Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) Inclusion Scotland, reveals the disturbing extent of mistreatment experienced by Disabled people navigating the benefits system. This…