Disabled woman a ‘prisoner in own home’ after repeated falls on slippy steps
A disabled Dundee woman has been locked in a battle with the council for more than a year over "dangerous" stairs outside her home.
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Business Secretary praises braille firm for diverse workforce
The Business Secretary is meeting workers at the Scottish Braille Press to celebrate the success of the social enterprise and its diverse workforce.
Views sought on improving disabled access to sanitary facilities
People in Scotland are being asked to give their views on proposals to boost the provision of sanitary facilities for disabled people.
Time to make our urban environment more inclusive
Can our urban environment be planned to be more inclusive for all cyclists?
Couple tackle disability ‘misconceptions’ with YouTube channel
A man with muscular dystrophy and his able-bodied girlfriend are sharing their relationship with the world on YouTube, in the hope of tackling “big misconceptions about disability”.
Bridal boutique praised for wheelchair wedding dress display
A bridal boutique has been commended for displaying one of its wedding dresses on a mannequin in a wheelchair in its shop window.
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.
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.