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Young lifesavers!

Young lifesavers!

A SALFORD-based charity is helping to teach pupils across the country how they can save the lives of friends who suffer a heart attack.

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Time to plan for the roadshow

Time to plan for the roadshow

WITH several new features and a fresh approach to traditional elements, make sure you allow plenty of time to take in all the action at this year’s Mobility Roadshow.

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All aboard for bus announcements

BLIND bus passengers are being left stranded and vulnerable, say national charity Guide Dogs.

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Autistic artists get a chance to shine

ACTRESS Jane Asher and TV presenter Gaby Roslin are urging young artists with autism to enter a prestigious national competition.

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Time for fair play for ALL students

UNIVERSITY students with disabilties face paying double for accommodation so carers can stay on campus.

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‘The clock is being turned backwards’

ALMOST nine out of ten people questioned in a new survey feel that those with disabilities are treated badly – despite new laws that promised to outlaw discrimination.

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Have YOU been a victim of hate crime?

A NEW guide to help disabled people and their carers report incidents of hate crime has been launched.

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Book your places NOW for DAD!

Book your places NOW for DAD!

ORGANISERS of this year’s 21st annual Disability Awareness Day say there is still time for charities and businesses to book their place at the biggest event of its kind in the UK.

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‘Teenagers are losing hope…’

NEARLY one in three young people with special educational needs at 16 are not in any form of education, employment or training two years later.

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Danger every clubber needs to know about

TINNITUS – a constant buzzing or ringing in the ears – seriously affects the lives of almost than 2.5m people in Britain.

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