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Blog: PL clubs criticised in disability access report
ITV News, Producer gives her take on the lack of provisions for disabled supporters of the beautiful game.
Read the full story ›New scheme to help disabled passengers
Thirty railway stations in London are launching a new scheme to help disabled passengers.
The six-month trial, called 'Turn Up and Go', aims to help people who need assistance without them having to book ahead.
Currently support needs to be organised 24 hours before travelling.
"Many disabled Londoners already go by rail without booking assistance but we know that many more would like the extra confidence that catching a train can be a spontaneous decision for them.
Rail services are now far more accessible than ever, and we are committed to continuing to make travel by train an attractive prospect for disabled people."
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Boris Johnson declines challenge to spend a day in a wheelchair
The Mayor's office has confirmed to ITV London that Boris Johnson has declined a challenge by paralympian Hannah Cockcroft to spend a day in a wheelchair using the tube network to get around.
The Mayor thanks Hannah for her passionate efforts to highlight the challenges wheelchair users face using public transport and will ask TfL to work with her to gain further understanding of the issues she raises.
He is very aware of the difficulties that are posed by our 150 year-old Tube network and that the picture for disabled people travelling in the capital is far from perfect.
London has one of the most accessible transport networks in the world, but delivering continued improvements is a key priority for the Mayor.
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Paralympian challenges Mayor to spend day in wheelchair
Paralympian Hannah Cockcroft says wheelchair access on the tube is so bad she has challenged Boris Johnson to spend a day in a wheelchair
Read the full story ›Disability Confident scheme has already won backing from major businesses
Just 45% of London's disabled people of working age are in work and a new roadshow hopes to bosst these numbers. The Disability Confidence Roadshow will open today fronted by businessman and Falklands veteran Simon Weston.
The event is designed to increase the confidence of London's employers to recruit disabled people in the capital. Sponsored by Barclays Bank it will be attended by companies and businesses such as GlaxcoSmithKline, Morgan Chase, BP and Morgan Stanley
Mr Weston said 'What I want employers to take away from this conference is that disabled people cane be some of your best employees. We're some of the most determined workers, who go the extra mile to secure results.'
Lambeth children glimpse Magic Circle
Do you believe in magic? Some children in Lambeth do after a pioneering programme to help them overcome their disabilities. Researchers found that some of the hand movements used by magicians in their tricks can be used as a form of physiotherapy.
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Protests over disability access at Crossrail
On the anniversary of the opening ceremony, disabled protesters staged a demonstration over Crossrail. Campaigners are angry that despite the billions being spent on the scheme, seven of the 38 stations will not be fully accessible by wheelchair.
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Mother fights for daughter's sterilisation
A mother of a severely disabled woman is taking her fight to have her daughter's womb removed to the high court.
Read the full story ›'Every disabled person should benefit' from Olympics
Disability Rights UK chief executive Liz Sayce has told ITV London has said "more action" is needed to capitalise on the Paralympic legacy.
Ms Sayce said that "every disabled person in the country" should have the opportunity to "fulfil their potential" and not just Paralympic athletes.
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50 estate agents and still no house for wheelchair user
A young disabled woman is set to lose her dream job because she can't find a home to rent that is suitable for her wheelchair.
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