Monthly Archives: April 2007

An Appreciation Michael Morgan who died suddenly on the 27th April was a true original fighter, thinker and campaigner. A disability activist who touched lives and changed lives, a journalist who wrote for a number of community journals and papers … Continue reading →

The Scheme As part of Channel 4′s wider commitment to do more to reflect diversity both on screen and off, this scheme aims to bring new voices and new perspectives into the industry, opening up opportunities to disabled people via … Continue reading →

A Private Members Bill aimed at tackling the growing social care gap and to ensure greater choice and support to disabled people and carers, completed its legislative passage through the House of Lords today. The passing of Lord Ashley of … Continue reading →

Helplive is the DRC’s new helpline advice service, available online. Disabled people will be able to contact the service from their computers and can request an appointment and have a live discussion with one of our Helpline advisers. https://www.drc.org.uk/helplive/

A new Guide on the implementation of Mental Health Policy in The Work Place is available here: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_073682

New NUJ survey shows failure to employ disabled journalists The National Union of Journalists Disabled Members Council (DMC) has released details of a survey of union members which shows that a worrying 31% of disabled NUJ member journalists are ‘long … Continue reading →