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April 30, 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 including Disability
Now, the Andersonstown News and Fortnight. He was a
founder member of Euro-Ataxia a European network which
co-ordinates support and [...]
April 26, 2007
Channel 4 Researcher Training Programme
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 supported placements in programme production. The scheme offers an opportunity for new disabled talent to enter [...]
April 24, 2007
Independent Living Bill Becomes Law
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 Stokes’ Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill coincides with the publication of new Government research which finds [...]
April 21, 2007
Helplive
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/
April 6, 2007
Mental Health Guide
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
April 2, 2007
survey shows failure
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 term’ unemployed.
MC Chair Stephen Brookes said: ‘This is a serious problem which shows that the [...]
