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.
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Disability charity raises concerns over lack of public toilets
A charity has warned a decline in the number of public toilets across Scotland risks discriminating against disabled people.
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.
Lingerie brand Aerie celebrates people with disabilities in inclusive campaign
Lingerie brand Aerie has been praised on social media for its inclusive new campaign featuring a diverse group of models with disabilities.
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.
Deaf student uses sign language to announce new Exeter City signing
Announcing new signings on social media has become an almost competitively creative endeavour for football clubs, but Exeter City’s latest try is something unique and special.
Vandals slash tyres on three buses used by disabled children
Disabled children were at risk of not getting to school after thugs damaged their bus.
Victory for campaign to install changing places toilet at Dundee’s new railway station
A campaign to have a changing places toilet installed at Dundee railway station has been successful.
Anger over axing of taxi discount for disabled people
A Dundee dad has hit out at the council’s decision to stop funding discounted taxi travel for disabled people.
Disability charity ‘kept in the dark’ about new station toilets
A Dundee disability charity who campaigned for a Changing Places toilet at the city's new train station said they were kept in the dark about progress on the facility.