#disability-rights

#disability-rights

At the heart of Darongkamas's dispute with Qantas is whether her scooter is a mobility aid, as she argues, or a personal electronic device, as the airline insisted during a six-month long complaints process. Qantas says it aims to be the airline of choice for customers with specific needs, but Darongkamas says Qantas is the only carrier that hasn't let her fly with her Topmate ES33 scooter and its 281Wh lithium battery.

I was blind for two and a half years. This is the first time I've seen anything.

Jade Kendall carries her wheelchair-bound daughter up three flights of stairs in Bermondsey following major surgery, facing a precarious situation without proper assistance from Southwark Council.

Maddie Cowey, diagnosed with incurable sarcoma at 18, manages her cancer through clinical trials. At 27, she's stable and prioritizing quality of life.

"Our goal is to be the space where people can come for a restorative space when you're exhausted by how much ableism there is..."

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities expressed concerns about the UK's welfare bill, fearing it may worsen the rights of disabled people.

The provisions of the universal credit and personal independent payment bill have not been subject to a formal consultation with disabled people and their carers.

Meg Hillier stated that Downing Street listened and honored its promises regarding the welfare bill, confirming her support for the bill after securing key concessions.

Marley's journey highlights the transformative power of sports for children with disabilities, demonstrating how inclusion can help in developing confidence and achieving dreams.

A letter sent by over 200 disabled Amazon workers states the company is out of compliance with federal law, particularly concerning ADA requirements.

These concessions make a terrible bill slightly less bad. The bill still represents a devastating attack on disabled people, stripping billions in support.

Veterans who live with a 100% service-connected disability have given everything in the defense of our nation. They deserve more than just our thanks—they deserve real, tangible support.

Disabled people could lose more than £10,000 a year as a result of Sir Keir Starmer's benefit cuts, a group of MPs has warned.

Let's cut straight to the chase - I'm here today to call out the blatant Assessments of Needs law-breaking by the Taoiseach and the Government.

The federal court ruling mandates necessary accommodations for disabled individuals living in the encampment, allowing them to remain for at least two more months.

"We have worked for decades to ensure that the sector can provide better work for disabled people, and now the proposals threaten that progress."

Bowhay's journey underscores the significant barriers faced by disabled individuals, highlighting how public transportation can restrict their freedoms and independence.