Everyday Life
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Right to Food commission release report on food poverty
EDITORIAL LEAD — review and replace this text before publication. Source: Right to Food commission release report on food poverty — Disability Rights UK.…
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DR UK joins new programme on disability and the environment
Disability Rights UK Joins Groundbreaking Programme on Disability and the Environment Disability Rights UK has announced its participation in an innovative new programme addressing…
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AI and Accessibility: The questions every organisation is asking
AI and Accessibility: Key Questions for Organisations Over the past year, conversations around accessibility increasingly centre on artificial intelligence (AI). The shift from exploration…
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The Economics of Free Time How Working Class Leisure Has Transformed in the Digital Era
As working patterns evolve in the digital age, the way different communities, including disabled people, experience free time is changing significantly. A recent article…
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BBC fails to explain why Question Time host repeatedly fails to debunk the lie of ‘spiralling welfare’
The BBC has been criticised for failing to explain why the host of its flagship current affairs programme Question Time repeatedly presents the claim…
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Mobility in Motion x Spinal Injuries Association
Mobility in Motion and Spinal Injuries Association Join Forces to Enhance Accessible Travel Mobility in Motion has partnered with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)…
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Device testing for a smooth Digital Voice switchover
By January 2027, the UK’s ageing analogue landline network will be switched off and replaced with digital landlines that use broadband instead of traditional…
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Cutting PIP would only increase pressure on other services, MPs warn minister
A cross-party group of MPs has urged the government not to reduce access to personal independence payment (PIP), warning that doing so would only…
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The invisible gatekeepers: AI, opportunity and who gets left behind
By Robin Christopherson | 29 September 2026 AI’s Hidden Role in Shaping Opportunities In recent years, discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and accessibility have…
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Government refuses to say how many rail stations will provide level boarding after major investment
The UK government and state-owned rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) have declined to reveal how many stations will offer level boarding for disabled passengers…
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“We need more than an evacuation plan” – Where Do Disabled People Fit into the Government’s Emergency Plans?
Julie Newman, chair of disability arts organisation Together! 2012 CIC and Disability Liaison Officer at Regard UK, argues that UK emergency planning must protect…
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AI and Vulnerable customers: The hidden risk of helpful AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming integrated into everyday experiences. From drafting text and researching products to receiving financial advice and comparing options, AI…
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How to Make Any Celebration Feel More Memorable
Celebrations are important moments in our lives, helping us to connect with friends, family, and community. However, for disabled people, making these events feel…