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Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre

Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Design and Disability at the V&A is a rich, thought-provoking exhibition

One of the first things to greet visitors at the V&A’s new Design and Disability exhibition is a striking blue bench by artist Finnegan Shannon titled, Do You Want Us Here Or Not? This exhibit is a response to the often inadequate seating in museums, which not only acts as…

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025

UK taskforce calls for disability training for all airline and airport staff

Report led by former Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson warns of ‘sometimes catastrophic’ treatment of passengers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

UK ministers urged to pass bill protecting DEI whistleblowers

Legislation would compel employers of more than 250 workers to reveal disability and ethnicity pay gaps

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025

Producer of The Office regrets jokes made by Ricky Gervais about his disability

At Ash Atalla’s insistence, Gervais poked fun at producer’s use of a wheelchair at 2001 British Comedy Awards

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

The Office producer discusses jokes Ricky Gervais made about his disability

Ash Atalla said he felt ‘good about it at the time’.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Conjoined Twin Influencer Reveals Surprise Wedding To Boyfriend In Intimate Ceremony

We do get some nasty comments. A lot of people aren’t used to people with disabilities setting boundaries or creating boundaries when it comes to their disability.

Bored Panda · Jul 12, 2025

Commitment and communication: How St Mirren are driving matchday inclusivity

St Mirren DLO Stuart McCabe on the importance of having a club open to making the matchday experience inclusive for people with all types of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025

Councillor calls on Scottish Government to fund disabled facilities in stadiums

Councillor and accessibility campaigner Kayleigh Kinross O'Neill wants the government to set minimum standards for disabled facilities in football.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025

The key to making Celtic 'a club open to all'? Listening to disabled supporters

Disability Access Officer Alexis Dobbin says listening to disabled fans has been key to improving Celtic Park's facilities, and explains what can…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025