Techshare is one of the largest disability technology conferences of its type in the UK. With delegates from all over the world coming to London's west end to debate all things technological - in the world of disability.
Older and disabled Londoners will be entitled to a free door-to-door travel service, the mayor has announced.
Representatives of local disability groups are to be consulted in Surrey on a council's plans to review parking arrangements in its car parks. With the installation of pay-on-foot technology in car parks, Woking Borough Council wants to charge Blue Badge holders who use the off-street parking.
Guide dogs have been taking the lead in showing taxi drivers how to better care for passengers with disabilities.
A multi-purpose gadget for blind people that will enable them to listen to music and identify household items is under development. The TellMate, designed by Singapore company, GaiShan Technology could soon be available in the UK.
Rapid treatment of mini-strokes massively reduces the risk of a major stroke by 80%, a Lancet study shows.