RNIB create accessible pregnancy test prototype in campaign for accessible design
The first accessible pregnancy test prototype has been unveiled by the RNIB to help blind and visually impaired women know their results privately.
RNIB create accessible pregnancy test prototype in campaign for accessible design
The first accessible pregnancy test prototype has been unveiled by the RNIB to help blind and visually impaired women know their results privately.
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Mission: Accessible, new Channel 4 online series stress-tests activities to highlight accessibility
KNew YouTube series, Mission: Accessible sees comedian Rosie Jones and pals travel around the UK helping disabled people have an accessible staycation.
Become a superhero this winter during this year’s Winter Wonderwheels event
It’s time to release your inner superhero at this year’s Winter Wonderwheels event, set to take place between 5 November and 6 December.
Unsuitable guide dogs are now being utilised to sniff out coronavirus
Three dogs, unsuitable to be guide dogs for the blind, have been donated by charity Guide Dogs to see if dogs can be used to detect coronavirus in people.
Research by RNIB finds just one in 10 blind people are able to vote independently
The Turned Out report by RNIB shows one in 10 blind voters and could vote independently and in secret in the last General Election.
Care and support
World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental health for all
World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of looking after our mental health, the support available and what needs to be done to provide support.
Reports of violent disability hate crime continue to rise as a number of police charges fall again
Figures reveal that reports of violent disability hate crime continue to rise across England and Wales, with only one in 62 cases charged by police.
Why we Wouldn’t Change a Thing this Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Today (1 October) marks the start of Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month, and charity Wouldn’t Change a Thing are going creative to highlight the condition.
Motoring
Frank’s on the road to adventure with Brotherwood
Brotherwood, the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) specialists, helps families to find and purchase the right WAV to get from A to B.
Worry-free motoring with the Motability Scheme this autumn
The new autumn price list from the Motability Scheme has been released with an updated range of cars offering affordable motoring to disabled people.
Employment and education
Communication through art as UCA postgraduate works with the disabled community
Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do programme selected for Silver Award by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Grammar schools in England will have to ensure their entrance exams are accessible
