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A bald man sitting in an office chair at a desk, he is wearing a blue and white checked shirt and has a purple lanyard around his neck. He is wearing a pair of black framed glasses, his right glasses' lens is clouded whilst the left lens is transparent. To the man's right is a support stick which he is not holding.

Disabled commuter calls for bus pass rule change

Hans Golding says free bus travel for disabled people should start before 09:00.

North Yorkshire

Four people on recumbent trikes smile for the camera. They are out on the Exe Estuary Trail on a sunny day.

Disability group hits 50,000km milestone

Freetrike takes those with mobility issues out on to Devon's traffic-free trails.

A person sits on a motorised four-wheel, red scooter. They have black trainers on and blue trousers.

Donations to Shopmobility customers as service ends

The Wolverhampton city centre service ends as the council looks to help save £30m.

Shaun Slicker with elbow resting on big boulder. He has tattoos and a combat style vest.

Disabled strongman lifts spirits with new passion

Shaun Slicker, who has Parkinson's Disease, is competing in a strongman competition.

A woman in a black scarf and red top is standing on a driveway with one crutch in her hand

Woman 'will not be able to live without benefits'

A hospital clerk says she relies on government benefits and is worried about future cuts.

Ben wearing a pastel pink shirt with ginger and grey stubble wearing blue rimmed glasses smiling at the camera. He is standing in front of a brick wall. Some of it has been painted white.

AI app supports families navigating ADHD and autism

The app uses AI and psychological tests to make personalised adjustments for things such as school.

A man wearing sunglasses, a green T-shirt and an earring smiles at the camera.

'I spent two years in bed then I found garden therapy'

Allotments are helping boost the physical and mental health of people with sight loss.

North Yorkshire

Ben Hardy, standing by a fence, with plants growing on it. He is smiling, has glasses on, is looking at the camera, and has short hair hair. He is wearing a checked shirt

Blind boy raises £12,500 to 'give back'

Ben Hardy is severely visually impaired and was born with cataracts and a rare genetic syndrome.

Ex-mining town worst hit by Pip cuts, study claims

Researchers look at the possible effects of disability benefit cuts across English constituencies.