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Apple to launch new accessibility features supporting users with disabilities

The Assistive Access, Personal Voice and Point and Speak functions will be operational later this year.

The Independent UK

Apple announces three new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad and Mac

A charity has welcomed the move

Wales Online

Inspiring Edinburgh runner's life changed forever after a sudden brain haemorrhage

For the second time in the space of five weeks, 50-year-old grandfather Steven Waterston will be participating in a marathon in a bid to raise vital funds for charity, Guide Dogs.

Edinburgh Live

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Guide dog puppies lead through 'boot camp' - by former special forces officer

The young recruits were lead around a series of cones and through a tunnel - by former “SAS: Who Dares Wins” officer, Ollie Ollerton

Wales Online

Former special forces soldier leads boot camp - for six-week-old guide dog puppies

The young recruits were lead around a series of cones and through a tunnel - by former “SAS: Who Dares Wins” officer, Ollie Ollerton

Daily Mirror

Duke of Edinburgh feared Miss Piggy encounter at Coronation Concert

The duke and duchess joined puppies Hollie, Lucy, Luker, Nyla and Sunny and their volunteer puppy raisers.

The Independent UK

How to get involved in The Big Help Out initiative

More than 1,500 charities are involved in the Big Help Out initiative to reflect the King’s life of service

The Independent UK

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Rewards-led training regime behind long waits for UK guide dogs, says campaigner

Guide Dogs UK defended its methods and blamed drop in number of trained dogs on Covid

The Guardian - UK

Virgin Atlantic crew to work with Guide Dogs to help passengers with visual impairment

It comes after a poll found that visually impaired adults would like to travel abroad more, but often felt uncomfortable travelling by plane

The Independent UK

DWP rejects call for £15 monthly benefit uplift for families with a disabled child

The Guide Dogs charity recently urged the UK Government to introduce the additional support last month.

Daily Record

Virgin Atlantic learns how to support visually impaired passengers - thanks to Guide Dogs

The airline has teamed up with the charity so that all cabin crew can receive training to create a more inclusive travel experience

Daily Mirror

Former Middlesbrough and England footballer opens the new home of Guide Dogs Newcastle

Dave Thomas suffers from glaucoma, and his own guide dog Hannah was trained in Newcastle

Chronicle Live

Virgin Atlantic cabin crew to get training to support people with sight loss

Crew will learn how to guide someone to their seat and where is best for guide dogs

Evening Standard

Woman's warning after driving law exposed a life-changing condition

Laura Whitaker, from Stockport, was advised to get her eyes checked before her driving test

Manchester Evening News

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Daily Mirror

Guide dogs crisis could leave Pride of Britain winner housebound when helper retires

Jill Allen-King, 83, could face a wait of up to two years for her next companion when her beloved dog Jagger, 11, is retired from service - and she fears more than 1,000 people are facing similar delays

The Independent UK

Guide dogs and puppies get hunting for Easter eggs

Sight loss charity Guide Dogs organised the hunt for four puppies and two guide dog mothers.

Manchester Evening News

'The next stop will be...': Buses to get audio-visual announcements

Onboard announcements and visual displays to become mandatory

The Independent UK

Mandatory onboard bus announcements to improve accessibility for the disabled

The changes will be implemented over the next few years, with almost all vehicles required to comply by October 2026.

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Wales Online

'Massive' change to Britain's buses starts from today

New rules from the Department for Transport are aimed at boosting passenger independence

The Independent UK

Woman who will go completely blind creates ‘visual memory list’

Tiggi Trethowan lost her sight in her right eye about 15 years ago and has 6% sight in the left eye.

The Independent UK

How and why you should volunteer for the King’s coronation

More than 1,500 charities are involved in the Big Help Out initiative to reflect the King’s life of service.

Wales Online

King's coronation app will help volunteers find ways to contribute to celebrations

Celebs launch The Big Help Out app ahead of King Charles' big day on May 6

Wales Online

The Big Help Out app is here - how you can get involved in the Coronation celebrations

Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in volunteering in their community

Daily Mirror

King Charles' big Coronation drive for members of the public to volunteer launches

There are now 50 days remaining until Charles is crown king, and charities have launched a campaign to recruit thousands of volunteers ahead of the historic event

The Independent UK

App will help volunteers find ways to contribute to coronation celebrations

More than 1,500 charities are involved in the Big Help Out initiative to reflect the King’s life of service.

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