Disability Headlines
Scientists developing 30-second Alzheimer's screening test
full story Source The Telegraph
Mind says mental health patients need faster access to therapy
full story... Source The Guardian
Caught in a trap: disabled people can't move out of carefull story... Source The Guardian
Deaf people 'can rewire brains'
full story... Source bbc.co.uk
isabled people 'to lose £9bn from cuts' full story... Source The Independant
Welfare benefit reforms unveiled by government
full story... Source bbc.co.uk
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Disabled to get better web access
Mr Vaizey wants to see a "step-change" in e-Accessibility by 2012
The UK government has outlined plans to improve public websites, upgrade equipment and provide better online content for disabled people. The measures, announced by communications minister Ed Vaizey, are intended to create a "step-change" in e-Accessibility by the time of the Paralympics in 2012. It will see upgrades to things such as screen readers and Braille embossers. Content such as e-books could be made available for those with poor eyesight. MORE
