Disability News Browse Disability News by Year http://www.alliedmobility.com Thu, 17 May 2012 01:20:57 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 01:20:57 +0000 Public Transport Failing Disabled People New campaign to ensure people with disabilities are treated better on public transport. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-access-public-transport http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-access-public-transport Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Vehicles for London 2012 Community transport progress but taxi users still endangered. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-vehicles-for-london-2012 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-vehicles-for-london-2012 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Newspaper Scoops Top Award Disability newspaper wins Magazine of the Year award. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-cars-magazine-scoops-top-award http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-cars-magazine-scoops-top-award Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Charities Back Social Enterprise Plan Public funding redirected to user-led organisations. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-charities-back-social-enterprise-plan http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-charities-back-social-enterprise-plan Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 New Travel Scheme for Disabled Londoners New travel card to help people with disabilities. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-travel-scheme-london http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-travel-scheme-london Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Golfing for the Disabled Taster golf sessions to be held around UK for disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/golf-for-disabled-people http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/golf-for-disabled-people Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 More Scope for London Paralympics Charity calls on Paralympics to do more for disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-charity-wants-more-from-london-paralympic-games http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-charity-wants-more-from-london-paralympic-games Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disability App from London Bombings Survivor New smartphone App to help disabled people travel around London. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-app-london-bombings-survivor http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-app-london-bombings-survivor Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Railway Passengers on the Rise More disabled people choosing to travel by train. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-railway-passengers-on-the-rise http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-railway-passengers-on-the-rise Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 New Funding for Disabled Leisure Activities Bank helps disabled people enjoy more leisure activities. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-leisure-funding http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-leisure-funding Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 £20 million for Independent Living New grants for disabled home adaptations. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-facilities-grants http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-facilities-grants Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Charity Seeks Trustees UK's largest pan-disability charity seeks six new trustees. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-charity-seeks-trustees http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-charity-seeks-trustees Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Festival Scoops Prestigious Prize Liverpool disability festival scoops top award. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-festival-scoops-prestigious-prize http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-festival-scoops-prestigious-prize Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Charity Merger Key charities join forces to form Disability Rights UK. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/charities-merge-to-form-disability-rights-uk http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/charities-merge-to-form-disability-rights-uk Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Alesha Dixon Backs Disability Campaign TV presenter speaks out for families with disabled children. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/alesha-dixon-backs-disability-campaign http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/alesha-dixon-backs-disability-campaign Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 BBC Looking for Disabled Presenters Media giant launches search for new talent. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/bbc-looking-for-disabled-vehicles-presenters http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/bbc-looking-for-disabled-vehicles-presenters Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 London Mayor Objects to Government Welfare Reform Boris Johnson voices concerns over Welfare Reform Bill. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/london-mayor-welfare-reform http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/london-mayor-welfare-reform Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Lords Vote Down Welfare Reform Bill Upper House seeks to protect young disabled adults. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/welfare-reform-bill-disabled-lords-reject http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/welfare-reform-bill-disabled-lords-reject Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Welfare Reform - The Debate Rumbles On Disability groups speak out about the Welfare Reform Bill. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/welfare-reform-disability-groups http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/welfare-reform-disability-groups Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 X-Factor Star Loses Fight with Cancer Tributes paid to inspirational X-Factor contestant. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/x-factor-kerry-loses-fight-with-cancer http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/x-factor-kerry-loses-fight-with-cancer Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Government U-turn on Disability Benefit UK Government abandons cuts to benefits for care home residents. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-benefit-government-u-turn http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-benefit-government-u-turn Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Paratriathlon Set for Paralympics Disability sports star explains why the paratriathlon is on the up. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/paratriathlon-sets-for-paralympics http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/paratriathlon-sets-for-paralympics Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Allied Mobility Supports Disabled Children's Charity this Christmas Leading charity provides vital support for disabled children & families. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/allied-mobility-support-disabled-childrens-charity-this-christmas http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/allied-mobility-support-disabled-childrens-charity-this-christmas Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Calls to Make London More Disabled Friendly Inclusion London wants more funding to be made available to improve London transport. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-friendly-calls-for-london http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-friendly-calls-for-london Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Student's Photography Show Disabled University student hosts his first photography exhibition. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-students-photography-show http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-students-photography-show Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Voice Community action to raise awareness of disability issues in Lincolnshire. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-voice-lincolnshire http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-voice-lincolnshire Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Eye-Controlled Wheelchair Unveiled New technology allows disabled people to control wheelchair movement with eyes. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/eye-controlled-wheelchair-unveiled http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/eye-controlled-wheelchair-unveiled Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Racing Hits Borders Jedburgh Running Festival to include 10k wheelchair race. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-10k-race-jedburgh http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-10k-race-jedburgh Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 London Disability Conference Mayor hosts Disability Capital Conference. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-conference-london http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-conference-london Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Get Into Horsing Around A UK charity is helping thousands of disabled people to enjoy horse riding. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-get-to-horse-around http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-get-to-horse-around Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000 PM Promotes Paralympics London hoping for bumper crowds to back disabled athletes. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-athletes-paralympics-pm http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-athletes-paralympics-pm Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 More Blue Badges for Disabled in Wales Disabled groups in Wales welcome changes to Blue Badge scheme. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-wales-blue-badges http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-wales-blue-badges Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles - Nautical Style! Wheelyboat launched for Oxfordshire anglers. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-nautical-style http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-nautical-style Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Dance Championships Hit Manchester Wheelchair dancers from around Europe compete in Manchester. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-dance-championships-hit-manchester http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-dance-championships-hit-manchester Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Teams Feeling on Top of the World Disabled competitors successfully tackle Britain’s highest peak! http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-teams-feeling-on-top-of-the-world http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-teams-feeling-on-top-of-the-world Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Ben Nevis Disability Challenge Set to Roll The Bowmore Ben Nevis Challenge takes place on Saturday 20th August. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-challenge-set-to-roll-ben-nevis-bowmore http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-challenge-set-to-roll-ben-nevis-bowmore Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Group Goes Legal Over DLA Changes Disability Living Allowance changes - threat or not for disability cars users? http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/dla-changes-threaten-disability-cars http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/dla-changes-threaten-disability-cars Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Westminster Urged to Act Over Disabled Transport Young disabled people have raised concerns to MPs over transport issues. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-transport-westminster http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-transport-westminster Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Mobility Scooters World Record Kent women set new world record on mobility vehicles. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-vehicles-world-record-kent http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-vehicles-world-record-kent Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Everton Seek Disabled Footballers Disabled football scheme wins national award. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-footballers-everton-fc http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-footballers-everton-fc Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Back Up Your Wheelchair Skills Charity helps disabled people improve wheelchair skills. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-skills-help-disabled http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-skills-help-disabled Mon, 04 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Friendly London? London Olympics - disability friendly, or not? http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-friendly-or-not-london-olympics http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-friendly-or-not-london-olympics Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 New MS Treatment Launched Fingolimod offers new hope for mobility impairing condition. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/new-treatment-for-ms-sufferers http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/new-treatment-for-ms-sufferers Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Reach New Heights! Wheelchair accessible hot air balloon crosses Channel. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-reach-new-heights http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-reach-new-heights Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Racer Hope for Paralympics Wheelchair athlete Hannah Cockroft training hard for 2012 Paralympics. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-racer-hope-for-paralympics http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-racer-hope-for-paralympics Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Mobility Parking Abuse Sparks Change Government introduces changes to the Blue Badge Scheme for mobility vehicles and disabled drivers. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-vehicles-blue-badge-scheme-abuse http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-vehicles-blue-badge-scheme-abuse Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Users to Scale Britain’s Highest Peak Wheelchair users are aiming to climb Ben Nevis to raise money for charity. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-users-to-scale-britains-highest-peak http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-users-to-scale-britains-highest-peak Thu, 12 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Calls to Improve Airport Assistance for Disabled Which? investigation highlights wheelchair service shortcomings. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-assistance-found-wanting http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-assistance-found-wanting Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Improved Transport Rights for Disabled People EU agrees new rights for disabled bus passengers. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-vehicles-transport-rights-eu http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-vehicles-transport-rights-eu Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Skoog Aids Accessible Music Interactive cube makes music more accessible for disabled children. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/skoog-aids-accessible-music-for-disabled-children http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/skoog-aids-accessible-music-for-disabled-children Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Basketball Finalists Wheelchair basketball stars heading for Sheffield finals. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-basketball-womens-league http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-basketball-womens-league Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Bus Giant to Make all Buses Wheelchair Accessible All Stagecoach buses will be wheelchair accessible vehicles by 2015. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-buses-stagecoach http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-buses-stagecoach Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 New Funding for Disabled Children Scottish Government announces respite support for families affected by disability. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/funding-for-disabled-children http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/funding-for-disabled-children Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Allied Mobility Supports Wheelchair Charity Go Kids Go helps young wheelchair users become more independent. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-charity-support http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-charity-support Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Mobility Cars Help Teenagers Achieve Goals Disabled youngsters in Norwich encouraged to learn how to drive using mobility aids. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-cars-help-teenagers http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-cars-help-teenagers Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Snowsports Overcoming disability on the piste. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-snowsports-on-the-up http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-snowsports-on-the-up Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Survey Highlights Train Issues Train operators vow to improve services for disabled passengers. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-survey-highlights-train-issues http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-survey-highlights-train-issues Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Quest Spans 5,000 Miles Wheelchair user plans intercontinental charity journey. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-quest-spans-5000-miles http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-quest-spans-5000-miles Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Concerns for Disabled Spectators Calls to make 2014 Commonwealth Games more accessible for disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-spectators-2014-commonwealth-games http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-spectators-2014-commonwealth-games Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 ASDA Support for Motability Supermarket parking fines help Motability Cars Scheme. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/motability-cars-scheme-donations-from-asda-supermarket http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/motability-cars-scheme-donations-from-asda-supermarket Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Vehicle Needs Tank Licence Dorest man's unique wheelchair vehicle comes under fire from DVLA. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-vehicle-needs-tank-licence http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-vehicle-needs-tank-licence Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Access Map to Help Disabled Dorset group design access map to help disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-access-map-dorset http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-access-map-dorset Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Metrolink Ban on Mobility Scooters Manchester tram bosses urged to review a ban on personal mobility vehicles. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-vehicles-metrolink-ban http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-vehicles-metrolink-ban Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Disability Cuts Could 'Breach Human Rights' Campaigners raise legal angle on Government's disability cuts. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-cuts-could-breach-human-rights http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-cuts-could-breach-human-rights Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair User Learns to Scuba-dive Irishman refuses to let his disability hold him back. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-user-learns-to-scuba-dive http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-user-learns-to-scuba-dive Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Call for Improvements on Wheelchair Accessible Buses Bus users in the Scottish Borders campaign for better services. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicle-service-improvements http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicle-service-improvements Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000 New Voice for Disabled People Disabled people encouraged to share their experiences through new website. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-convention http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disability-convention Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Sport on the Up In Wales Disabled people are enjoying more sporting opportunities in Wales. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-sport-wales http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-sport-wales Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Mobility Car Parking Row Oldham council consider scrapping free disabled parking to save money. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-car-parking-row http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/mobility-car-parking-row Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Woman Wins Top Business Award Disabled Hertfordshire entrepreneur celebrates winning top business award. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-woman-wins-top-business-award http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-woman-wins-top-business-award Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Walks Help Disabled People Improve Health Wolverhampton initiative encourages disabled people to keep active. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-people-improve-health http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-people-improve-health Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 UK Film Festival for Disabled The first UK Film Festival for disabled people takes place today. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-film-festival http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/disabled-film-festival Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Tennis Masters British stars in action at top wheelchair tennis tournament. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-tennis-masters http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-tennis-masters Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Route Extension New addition to Forres - Grantown route in North East Scotland. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-walking-route http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-walking-route Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair User Calls for Improved Bus Access Disabled Blackburn man seeks more wheelchair accessible vehicles on his local bus services. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-buses http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-buses Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Brit Wins New York Wheelchair Marathon British athlete David Weir is celebrating winning the New York Wheelchair Marathon. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/new-york-wheelchair-marathon http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/new-york-wheelchair-marathon Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Get Active Through Wheelchair Curling Wheelchair curling offers a new way for disabled people to keep active. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-curling http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/wheelchair-curling Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 More Wheelchair Vehicles Needed Leeds - Bradford airport is aiming to improve facilities for wheelchair users. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/more-wheelchair-vehicles-needed http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/more-wheelchair-vehicles-needed Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Users Call for Better Football Access Disabled fans call for better wheelchair facilities at top Scottish football grounds. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/871 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/871 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Fund-raising Drive for Wheelchair Motorbike Disabled man aims to buy adapted wheelchair motorbike to help other disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/865 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/865 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Roundabout in Play Area New play area in Winchester caters for disabled children. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/862 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/862 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair No Barrier for Walking On Air Charity enables disabled people to glide. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/859 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/859 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 New Law to Make Britain a More Equal Society New Equality Act 2010 introduced to help improve the lives of disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/854 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/854 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Athlete Shoots for Gold Wheelchair user makes history after winning Commonwealth Games gold medal. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/863 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/863 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Olympic Search for Disabled Volunteers Hunt begins for disabled people to volunteer at London 2012 Olympic Games. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/845 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/845 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Belfast Youngsters Claim Kielder Trophy Teenagers demonstrate amazing talent in national final. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/849 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/849 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Teenagers in Challenge Final Weekend of challenges ahead at the Kielder Challenge Final in Northumberland. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/846 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/846 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Swimmer Creates Channel Record Frenchman celebrates becoming first person with no limbs to swim the English Channel. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/841 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/841 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Father's 'walk' for Military Charities Manchester wheelchair user undertakes 10-day charity walk to help disabled service personnel. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/837 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/837 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Cinema Review for Wheelchair Users Leading cinema chain vows to review seating facilities for disabled people. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/836 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/836 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Double Win for Wheelchair Tennis Number One British number one wheelchair tennis player triumphs at Belgian Open. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/825 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/825 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Disabled Athlete Shoots for Gold Ian Marsden, from Stoke, sets his sights on Paralympic gold. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/820 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/820 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Thumbs Down for Disabled Access at Eisteddfod Famous Welsh festival under fire for poor disabled access. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/812 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/812 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair User Climbs Mountains Cumbrian wheelchair user to scale the Mountains of Mourne in aid of the Meningitis Trust. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/813 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/813 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Sacked for Refusing to Assist Wheelchair User Bus driver loses job for refusing to operate the automatic ramp for a wheelchair user. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/810 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/810 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Patrick the Optimist Artist Patrick Joyce, who is fighting Motor Neurone Disease, fronts new disabled charity campaign. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/809 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/809 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Police to Improve Disability Access? Humberside police urged to improve disability access at local stations. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/808 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/808 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Rail Operator Bans Disabled Scooters Fury over train ban on motorised mobility scooters. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/807 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/807 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Electric Buggies for Disabled Shoppers Cardiff Council reveals electric carts and cars as new accessible transport solution for the city. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/795 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/795 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Access Slammed at London Station Law lecturer and local residents to launch legal challenge against Transport for London. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/801 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/801 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Camden Blue Badge Fraudsters Fined Camden Council and the Vehicle Crime Network Group lead crackdown on blue badge fraudsters. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/757 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/757 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Taxi Hotline Launched Worthing Council launches special hotline for passengers who need a wheelchair accessible taxi. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/755 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/755 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000 New Access for Farnborough Station Farborough Station to become fully wheelchair accessible helping disabled London commuters. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/759 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/759 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000 New Funding for Disability Sport The Government plans to plough 3.5 million pounds into disability sport. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/752 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/752 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000 The Red Wheelies Mobility scooter ladies' dance displays cause a stir in Kent - and raise money for MS. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/603 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/603 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Green Light for Toddlers' Benefits Court success in judicial review of mobility benefits for disabled children under 3yrs old. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/580 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/580 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Users' High Court Success Landmark High Court judgement set to encourage public authorities to give greater weight to the DDA. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/598 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/598 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000 End of the Line UK public transport system branded 'inconsistent and inaccessible' by disabled commuters. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/556 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/556 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Wheelchair Users Take to the Runway New world record as wheelchair users pull 65 tonne Boeing 757. http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/525 http://www.alliedmobility.com/disability_news/news.cfm/525 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0000