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National Grid has pledged to become a partner of the government’s Disability Confident campaign.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Stephen Jack OBE and Professor Peter Cooke reappointed as Chair and Vice Chair of the Independent Living Fund board of trustees.
Nearly 1,000 more disabled people a year will benefit from specialist employment support thanks to a new scheme announced today (24 March 2015).
Ground-breaking ideas on the shortlist for the Inclusive Technology Prize.
Ministers set out a new construction industry action plan to make buildings and public spaces more inclusive.
There is a year-on-year increase of the number of disabled people in work of more than 141,000 and 86,000 more disabled women in work.
Disabled people across the UK are benefitting from the work of 12 organisations shortlisted for DWP's Accessible Britain Challenge Awards.
Members of Parliament across the country are to help raise the profile of disabled people in the workplace within their own constituencies.
An innovative benefit fraud project expected to save the taxpayer £114 million, has won a top award at a prestigious ceremony.
Parliament is to consider plans to more than double the maximum administrative penalty for benefit fraud from £2,000 to £5,000.
More companies across the country are waking up to the considerable talents of disabled people in the workplace, says Mark Harper.
New figures show the average waiting time for disputes against benefit decisions have dropped substantially.
The Minister of State for Disabled People celebrates work to change the way people learn about inclusive places and spaces.
The government is calling on disabled sports fans to share their experiences of viewing live sport at stadiums and sports grounds across Britain.
The Minister of State for Disabled People is urging shops and restaurants to improve their accessibility.
A new digital application system means that carers can now apply for their allowance at a time that suits them.
Government calls for more innovation in gadgets for disabled people and is offering £50,000 in brand-new prize, in a £400,000 competition.
We've launched a major advertising campaign targeted at nearly 50 towns and cities across the country.
Martyn Thomas and Sarah Pinch have been appointed to the Health and Safety Executive Board as non-executive directors.
Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of 1 in 5 people by not attracting disabled people.
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