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Disability benefit assessments 'unfair', says ex-worker

17 May 2013 A doctor who worked for the private company which assesses people for disability benefits says its methods are "unfair".

Welfare Benefit Changes Roadshow

15 May 2013 Free events for disabled people and their families to help you understand the changes to welfare benefits and know your rights.

Colin Brewer: 'There is a good argument for killing some disabled babies'

14 May 2013 A councillor who won re-election despite having to apologise for suggesting disabled children should be "put down" to save money has told Disability News Service (DNS) he believes there is a good argument for killing some disabled babies.

Access performance at Sherman Cymru

10 May 2013 Sherman Cymru have a show this May based on the life of Dorothy Squires called Say It With Flowers.

Two new experts join tackling poverty advisory group

10 May 2013

Huw Lewis, Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, has announced the appointment of Professor David Adamson and Rhian Davies to the Welsh Government’s Tackling Poverty External Advisory Group.

Line-up announcement of one of Europe's largest inclusive arts festivals

09 May 2013 Unity Festival – one of Europe’s largest inclusive arts festivals – running in Cardiff from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 22nd June.

Consultation: Further and Higher Education (Governance and Information) (Wales) Bill

03 May 2013 The Children and Young People Committee of the National Assembly for Wales are consulting on the Further and Higher Education (Governance and Information) (Wales) Bill.

Inquiry into participation levels in sport in Wales

03 May 2013 The National Assembly for Wales’ Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee is undertaking an inquiry into participation levels in sport in Wales.

Nystagmus

03 May 2013 Many people who have achrompatopsia also have nystagmus.

I Matter We Matter Progress

03 May 2013 Following the Combine workshop at the end of February Community Lives published the We Matter statements that they feel that should be the foundation of the National Statement of Outcomes currently being developed by the Welsh Government.

Welfare Benefit Changes Roadshow

03 May 2013 Free events for disabled people and their families to help you understand the changes to welfare benefits and know your rights.

Cap in hand? The impact of Welfare Reform on disabled people in Wales

29 April 2013 Today at an event sponsored by Leanne Wood AM at the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay, we launched a report produced by the Bevan Foundation on our behalf detailing the impact of Welfare Reform on disabled people in Wales.

Abuse of wheelchair users on trains revealed

26 April 2013 More than four in ten wheelchair users have been verbally or physically abused on trains, a survey has revealed.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE

10 April 2013 Every Friday a Wheel Chair Rugby League session for disabled and non disabled people is being held.

Implementing the Social Services (Wales) Bill - organisation, support and accountability

05 April 2013 This seminar will be a timely opportunity to consider implementation of key reforms outlined in the wales.

Independence through Personalised Technology - Learning Disability Wales Conference

05 April 2013 Tuesday 21 May 2013 Nantgarw, South Wales Learning Disability Wales are holding a Conference on 21 May 2013 which will be focusing on the theme of using person-centred Assistive Technology to achieve independence and safety for people with a learning disability.

Fixers

05 April 2013 Fixers is a movement of young people tackling issues they feel strongly about to make a difference to others.

DWP ban Capita from offering PIP assessment audio recordings

05 April 2013 IMPORTANT UPDATE:The BBC have forwarded a statement by a DWP spokesman who said: "There's no evidence to suggest audio recordings improve decisions, or the claimant's experience.

Inquiry into the future of equality and human rights in wales

05 April 2013 The National Assembly for Wales’ Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee is to undertake a short inquiry into the future of equality and human rights in Wales.

HLF Sharing Heritage Programme Launched (UK)

05 April 2013 This £3 million scheme is administered and provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

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