“The nature of golf allows people with a wide range of disabilities to participate in the game due to using their own ball, which is stationary. EDGA is delighted to partner with Abertay University to gain further insights on to the effects of golf on quality of life and life satisfaction.” Dr Tony Bennett, President of EDGA
New Cycle Lanes Need to Consider Those With Sight Impairment
“New cycle lanes must be created with full regard to pedestrians with sight loss or other mobility issues.”
Stark Inequalities in the Job Market
“only 45.6% of disabled people are in employment, compared to 81.1% for non-disabled people”
Advice on Mobility Scooters/Powerchairs
City Mobility will be visiting Orkney next week , Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th of December
3,000 Families to Benefit From Extension of Free Bus Pass
“We are delighted that families of disabled children can now access this support.”
One Million Disabled People Sanctioned since 2010
“disabled claimants receiving Job Seekers Allowance, (JSA), were 26-53% more likely to be sanctioned than claimants who were not.”
Finnie Highlights Tory Hypocrisy Over Disability Rights
dignity, equality, and human rights for all cannot be realised as long as disabled people continue to experience violations of their basic rights under the policies adopted by the UK Government.’