There are many reasons disabled people can’t just work from home — threatening to cut their benefits won’t fix the wider problems: PBXStudio/Shutterstock As part of the UK government’s latest economic plan, disabled people may have to look for jobs they can do from home or face cuts to their benefits. Previously, disabled people with …
UK’s new back to work plan will make life even harder for disabled people: The UK chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has unveiled new rules for welfare benefit claimants. Under the government’s back to work plan, £2.5 billion of funding is to be allocated to employment support schemes with the aim of getting over 1 million people …
Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness – and getting support feels ‘nearly impossible’: CameraCraft/Shutterstock Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510 households – including over 131,000 children – were living in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and the like. But disabled people are …
Disabled Nigerians battle when using minibus taxis – they share their experiences: peeterv/Getty Images People with disabilities often face difficulties when accessing transport services. Inadequate and unsuitable options restrict their mobility, independence and ability to navigate their communities. This limits their opportunities for employment, education, healthcare and social engagement. These individuals can also be very …
Why The Sims 4’s new inclusion of transgender and disabled sims matters: The Sims is one of the bestselling franchises in gaming history. But unlike most other AAA games (high budget and high profile games produced by leading publishers), this open world life simulation game has no clear end goal. Instead of following a quest …
Disabled young people have less upward social mobility than their peers – and class background makes this worse: Monika Wisniewska/Shutterstock We know very little about the inequalities experienced by disabled people in the UK today. My research finds that disabled young people lag behind in employment compared to young people who are not disabled. Not …
Disabled people are already cutting back on costs more than others – for many, the £150 cost of living payment won’t do much to help: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock Even before the current cost of living crisis, disabled people were much more likely than non-disabled people to be in poverty and living on inadequate incomes. …
London 2012 Paralympics was not a gamechanger for disabled people’s sports participation – here’s why: This summer marks ten years since London hosted the 2012 Paralympics. It was hoped the Paralympics would have a lasting legacy on improving access to and participation in sports for disabled people. But the data shows the Games made no …
How I disabled IPv6 on Linux: How I disabled IPv6 on Linux David Both Mon, 08/01/2022 – 03:00 Register or Login to like Register or Login to like IPv6 is a good thing for the Internet in general, but I find it unnecessarily complex for use in most home and small- to medium-size businesses. Like …
London 2012’s legacy boosted Paralympic sport, but disabled people’s lives have worsened: Ten years ago, London hosted the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. For London 2012 planners, a central aim was that this mega-event would change the way non-disabled people – and society at large – see disabled people in the long-term. Prominent political figures …
Disabled people are being left out of COVID recovery. Here are five ways to change that: Marmolejos / Shutterstock After two years of the pandemic, there is an understandable desire to “go back to normal”. Disabled people, having been particularly impacted by the pandemic, have described the removal of all COVID rules as a “kick …
How much exercise should disabled young people get? New recommendations offer advice: Children and young people with disabilities should aim for between 120 and 180 minutes of aerobic activity a week. Daisy Daisy/ Shutterstock Being active is good for both physical and mental health. This is why evidence-based recommendations have long existed to advise people …
Disabled children still face exclusion in PE – here’s what needs to change: For PE to accessible to students of all abilities, student teachers need training and experience Marko Aliaksandr Children between the ages of five and 18 should do a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise a day across the week, according to UK …
Tokyo 2020: does the Paralympics empower disabled people?: The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are being used as a catalyst for a new global campaign aimed at removing discrimination faced by disabled people. Entitled We the 15, this new effort has been launched by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Disability Alliance along with a …
What South Africa needs to do to improve education for disabled children: Teachers are inadequately trained to adapt curricula and teaching methods to include pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities. shutterstock In many countries, including South Africa, there is stark economic inequality between adults with disabilities and those without. One key to reducing these disparities …
How pandemic responses neglected disabled people’s rights: The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on disabled people, who make up six out of ten COVID-19 related deaths in the UK, according to the Office of National Statistics. So far no other country has published the same data, making it difficult to assess the global impact, …
COVID is changing the way we work – and for disabled people too: While working from home can be a relief, it's not ideal for everyone Daniel Bosse/unsplash, FAL Remote working was the most requested but refused accommodation for disabled people in the workplace before the pandemic. Since COVID-19, however, employers have been forced to …
South Africa in the news: Why including SA’s disabled in the economy is a human rights issue: While the country has made some strides on the diversity and inclusion front, a lot of progress still needs to be made, particularly when it comes to disabled South …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa wants production …