For Paul Di Giacomo and his partner Karen, Allied Mobility was already a name they were familiar with. As avid holiday goers, they first hired a wheelchair accessible vehicle in 2016 so that Paul could take his electric wheelchair on their travels. Ready for Change Paul has Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition that affects his nervous... Read more

Quick witted, charismatic, and never short of a joke, Robert White is getting the recognition he deserves and changing the face of Asperger’s. The comedian is putting a spotlight on learning disabilities, sexuality alongside his adoration for multicoloured tank tops. As Robert prepares to hit the road on his The Tank Top Tour we found... Read more

Going on holiday is a thrilling time full of anticipation waiting to explore a new country or simply enjoy some sun. However, travelling with a learning, sensory or physical disability can make this experience daunting. UPSETTING Earlier this month, affordable airline Jet2 came under fire after a ten-year-old boy was made to prove his disability... Read more

Sports biggest competition outside the Paralympic Games, the World Boccia Championships is underway in Liverpool; and what an event it has been already. 2018 EVENT Featuring 190 athletes from 33 countries, competing in seven medal events – four individual and three team – boccia is a sport that is thrilling, fascinating and engaging for people... Read more

The advent of #MeToo and #TimesUp and worldwide awareness of harassment and discrimination, particularly in the entertainment industry, has hit a lot of headlines recently. In the BBC’s comedy short Leading Lady Parts, several actresses try out for a ‘leading lady part’ only to face discrimination, whether that’s due to sexism and racism. The comedy... Read more