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ADA enforcement, accommodations, accessibility standards, and inclusion.
- DWP payment scheme warning as rules are different in Northern Ireland
People on certain DWP benefits may qualify for the scheme You could get multiple payments from the DWP over the coming months through an extra payments scheme. You can check online if one of the payments is heading your way. However, it is…
- Want to question GBA’s road projects? Bring the maps
Bangalore Mirror Want to question GBA’s road projects? Bring the maps Citizen groups and urban experts say the requirement could discourage public participation and create an unnecessary technical burden on people Civic activists argue…
- DWP Universal Credit PIP helpline update over millions of calls - key details
The Department for Work and Pensions has published new information for claimants of the two benefits, as well as for users of JobCentres Wait times for the PIP helpline have fallen, but callers still face the longest delays across three…
- DWP child maintenance update as it prepares for CMS 'enforcement powers' change
DWP minister Lilian Greenwood has responded in a new parliamentary update on the upcoming changes to child maintenance(Image: Parliament TV) The Department for Work and Pensions is gearing up to strengthen 'enforcement powers' in a…
- Places for All: Conferences offer opportunities, but lawyers with disabilities say accommodations are often lacking
By Anna Stolley Persky November 5, 2026, 2:52 pm CST Marissa Ditkowsky is an attorney with a form of muscular dystrophy that can weaken muscles and impair body functions. She’s been to legal conferences where there’s no easy way to move…
- DWP tells PIP claimants to send email before November 23
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants to come forward and share details of their experience of the disability and incapacity benefit, which is now claimed by 4 million people. The DWP…
- Supreme Court Seeks Response Of Centre, MoHUA On Plea To Extend RPwD Act Accessibility Mandate To Apartments And Group Housing
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a public interest litigation seeking mandatory accessibility standards for residential buildings, apartment complexes and group housing developments under the Rights of Persons with…
- SC Agrees To Examine PIL Seeking Barrier-Free Access In Residential Buildings Across Country
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to ensure mandatory barrier-free accessibility in residential buildings, apartment complexes, and group housing developments…
- Access to Work figures appear to show spending cuts, but DWP insists there is an explanation
By John Pring on 5th November 2026 Category: Employment New government figures appear to show significant cuts to spending on the flagship Access to Work scheme, just as Labour ministers are insisting they want to support more disabled…
- DWP confirms ‘new passport’ for 100,000 Brits after major change
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant development affecting thousands of people across England and Wales, with the introduction of a new ‘passport’ scheme. The initiative is aimed at 100,000 young adults…
- Karnataka HC issues notice on plea against Disabilities Commissioner appointment
Updated - November 05, 2026 07:24 pm IST - Bengaluru The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday ordered notice to the State government on a petition challenging the appointment of Venkataramanaswamy S.V. as the State Commissioner for Rights…
- Accessibility Statement for Erewash Borough Council
Erewash Borough Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. We want as many people as possible to be able to…
- Jharkhand HC orders appointment of differently-abled candidate rejected over 3-second delay in running test
Home » Law » Jharkhand HC orders appointment of differently-abled candidate rejected over 3-second delay in running test Ranchi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to give a job to a…
- 'It is about looking forward': Ada-Calvo picks transition team to stock administration's cabinet
Governor-elect Vice Speaker Tony Ada, center left, and lieutenant governor-elect EJ Calvo, announce the formation of their gubernatorial transition team during a press conference at their campaign headquarters in Hagåtña on Nov. 5, 2026…
- DWP confirms scheme for 100,000 Brits aged 18 to 24 - includes new ‘passport’
The DWP has confirmed details of a scheme for tens of thousands of Brits involving a new so-called ‘passport’ available in England and Wales. The Department for Work and Pensions explained the details as it issued an update after a…
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