Universal Credit reform could be disastrous for disabled people, MPs warn
Universal Credit could have potentially “disastrous” consequences for disabled people, a cross-party group of MPs has warned.
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Growing up deaf: Dundee student speaks out about challenges
A Dundee student has spoken out about growing up deaf after winning an award for his volunteering work supporting children with hearing impairments.
Call for better home delivery options for disabled consumers
Online retailers are failing their disabled customers by not providing home delivery options that meet their needs, a consumer group has said.
BBC to increase targets for hiring disabled employees
The BBC will increase its target for disability in its workforce from 8% in 2020 to 12% in 2022, it has been announced.
Dundee amputee footballer “over the moon” after charity walk
A Dundee amputee footballer has smashed his fundraising target for a cause close to his heart after doing a five mile sponsored walk.
David Tennant felt ‘huge responsibility’ making new TV drama
David Tennant has said he felt a huge sense of responsibility to do justice to his new series about raising a child with a learning disability.
Cuts at Glenlaw House to be reversed after parents’ campaign
Cuts to beds and staff at a Dundee respite centre for severely disabled children are to be reversed following crunch talks between parents and MSPs.
Families of disabled children call MSPs to “last resort” meeting over respite cuts
Parents of disabled children have called for a meeting with 19 MSPs from Tayside and Fife in a “last resort” bid to reverse cuts to respite care.
Perthshire woman to attempt ‘virtually impossible’ triathlon
A Perthshire woman suffering from a debilitating muscle condition is to take part in a "virtually impossible" challenge for charity.
Proposed charges for disabled taxi drivers branded “discriminatory”
Dundee taxi drivers with medical conditions may be hit with a £50 bill or to be exempt from a law requiring them to assist disabled passengers - or face criminal charges.