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British Paralympian John McFall has been selected by the European Space Agency to join its training programme.

British Paralympian John McFall has been selected by the European Space Agency to join its training programme.

Rishi Sunak's new announcements mean extra support of £15 billion – but is it enough?

by Bethany Rielly TURNING train operating websites grey to mark the death of Prince Philip is “another example of disabled people being forgotten,” charities said today.  National Rail Enquiries, Network Rail and other train operators sparked criticism today after they removed colour from their websites as a mark of respect for the deceased royal.  The sites were later restored to full colour following complaints. Rail staff, passengers and charities complained the switch made the site unusable and impossible to read for those with visual impairments, raising concerns about breache...

TWO-THIRDS of disabled people claim that their well-being has been affected by the pandemic, according to official figures, prompting calls for more government support.  New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the lives of disabled people have been affected by the pandemic more than those without disabilities, including access to healthcare, medication and essentials.  The toll on mental health was also greater for people with disabilities. Of those who reported that their well-being had been affected, almost half said that the coronavirus was also making the...