http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:04:10 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/policy-changes.php Ireland Disability News A new study has identified significant gaps in public policy and service delivery for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:55:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/policy-changes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/spain.php UK Disability News A team of researchers have for the first time estimated the cost and impact of disabilities on the finances of disabled people. According to data, 90% of the population with a serious disability in Spain is in a state of moderate poverty and 56% lives in a state of extreme poverty. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:20:05 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/spain.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/warm-home.php UK Disability News Cold weather triggers first payments to most vulnerable - As freezing temperatures hit Britain, the first Cold Weather Payments of this winter have been triggered in Aviemore, Braemar and Loch Glascarnoch. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:43:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/warm-home.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/meeting.php UK Disability News Leaders of the European Union institutions today came together for the first time with the European Disability Forum to discuss issues facing the estimated 80 million Europeans with disabilities. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:15:05 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/meeting.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/salzburg.php UK Disability News The Austrian city Salzburg today won the Access City award 2012, the European prize for making cities more accessible to people with disabilities. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:29:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/salzburg.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/advances.php UK Disability News One of the eight cities that beat off stiff competition from around Europe is to be selected as Award Winner for the prestigious Access City Award 2012. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:40:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/advances.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2011/dublin-convention.php 2011 Health Disability Events On October 20th 2011, the Centre for Disability Law and Policy (NUI Galway) and CBM Ireland in conjunction with Dochas and partners from the disability sector will host a one-day conference. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:21:10 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/2011/dublin-convention.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/disability-access-news.php Radio and Television The Father of sons with Autism is trying to make a difference on the airwaves for all people with Disabilities. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:51:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/disability-access-news.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/childcare-support.php UK Disability News Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg and Welfare Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:26:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/childcare-support.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/city-access.php UK Disability News European Commission calls for entries from across Europe for City for All Access - City Award 2012. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:35:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/city-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/Countering-Criticism-of-Negative-Attitudes-towards-Women.php UK Disability News Women are more integrated into society than ever before with a great range of life choices including child-care services, economic support for those working from home, and tax breaks. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:50:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/Countering-Criticism-of-Negative-Attitudes-towards-Women.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/uk-child-support.php UK Disability News Government publishes consultation response on the future of child maintenance. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:28:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/uk-child-support.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/atlas.php UK Disability News If you use the blue badge then you can get the Concise UK Road Atlas for Blue Badge Drivers for free. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:35:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/atlas.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/access-city.php UK Disability News European Commission calls for entries from across Member States... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:05:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/access-city.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/trabasack-launch.php Ireland Disability News Trabasack the innovative new laptray and bag is launching in Dublin this week at the Access Care and Mobility Expo 2011. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:24:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/trabasack-launch.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/below-average-income.php UK Disability News The latest Households Below Average Income figures were published today. The statistics cover the UK income distribution in 2009/10, including the latest figures for the number and percentage of children, pensioners and working-age people in the UK living in relative and absolute poverty. Fri, 13 May 2011 18:26:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/below-average-income.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/poverty-level.php UK Disability News A new way of measuring older people's quality of life will has been introduced by the U.K. Government. Tue, 10 May 2011 06:47:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/poverty-level.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/late-diagnosis.php Cancer and Tumor Types Late cancer diagnosis in Northern Ireland contributes to hospital deaths despite patient's preference to die at home according to a major report launched at Queen's University Belfast. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:32:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/late-diagnosis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/drivers.php UK Disability News The government’s Welfare Reform bill is causing widespread concerns among disabled individuals who currently depend on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in their everyday lives. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:18:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/drivers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/hardest-hit.php UK Disability News A report published today by the Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC), a coalition of 41 charities and organisations (1), shows how welfare reform changes may harm disabled people. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:03:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/hardest-hit.php