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US ends era of emotional support animals on planes
Only dogs can qualify as psychological service animals, says the US transportation department.
Special education plan needs to 'walk the walk'
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US ends era of emotional support animals on planes
Only dogs can qualify as psychological service animals, says the US transportation department.
Special education plan needs to 'walk the walk'
A plan to transform Somerset's special educational services is signed off by government inspectors.
'The rare condition slowly paralysing my arms and legs'
Filmmaker Xavier Alford explores up to his rare illness for the first time as it slowly paralyses his arms and legs.
Video 2 minutes 58 seconds
'I've forgotten most of my school friends' names'
Jacob is among the many students with a disability not back in school full-time in the UK.
Lapthorne criticises tennis for 'ableism'
Leading British wheelchair tennis player Andy Lapthorne tells the BBC that ableism is an issue in his sport.
Unpaid carers 'should be prioritised for vaccine'
A charity wants unpaid carers to get the Covid-19 vaccine at the same time as health and social workers.
Radio 1 announces Christmas guest presenter line-up
From Boxing Day until New Year's Day, 33 new DJs and presenters will take over the airwaves.
Special education plan needs to 'walk the walk'
A plan to transform Somerset's special educational services is signed off by government inspectors.
'The rare condition slowly paralysing my arms and legs'
Filmmaker Xavier Alford explores up to his rare illness for the first time as it slowly paralyses his arms and legs.
Video 2 minutes 58 seconds
'I've forgotten most of my school friends' names'
Jacob is among the many students with a disability not back in school full-time in the UK.
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Accessibility of Jersey's public buildings to be assessed
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Jersey’s public buildings are to be assessed on how accessible they are for people with disabilities.
Liberate Jersey, an equality and diversity charity, has begun conducting audits of government-owned buildings.
The news was released on Wednesday, which was the United Nations International Day of Persons With Disabilities.
So far, the Jersey Library, States building, Central Market and the Opera House have been assessed against a checklist of more than 100 building criteria including car parking, lifts, lighting and handrails.
Results will be allocated a blue, orange or green status depending on the level of improvement that might be needed.
Paul McGinnety, director of customer and local services, said: "The work Liberate Jersey are doing supports government’s Disability Strategy which focuses on ensuring disabled islanders are able to have greater access to public buildings and the services they provide.
"The work is ongoing, and we welcome the findings of the audits."
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