The virtual student: How university has changed for the COVID-19 Cohort
Distance learning has become the new normal, but beyond the positives disabled students have also experienced new hurdles. One student shares his experience.
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Going purple for epilepsy awareness this Purple Day
Turn the world purple and help raise awareness of life with epilepsy this Purple Day. We speak with one woman about the importance of the day to save lives.
Navigating brain injury
Brain injury can affect anyone at any age, but an acquired injury can be life-altering and finding the right support is key to help each family cope with the changes that come with an acquired brain injury.
Free resources launched to welcome back disabled colleagues
Business Disability Forum has launched series of free resources, offering advice and legal guidance on supporting disabled colleagues returning to the workplace.
Debt Awareness Week: Seeking debt advice
During Debt Awareness Week, three experts highlight the importance of early intervention and how to take the first steps to a better financial situation.
Gain independence through the innovation and consumer centred products from Geberit
Boasting nearly 150 years of experience understanding and facilitating the needs of customers, Geberit is ensuring their expertise give people independence in the bathroom.
Global fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger announces adaptive clothing collection for 2021
Clothing and fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger have announced the launch of their adapting clothing collection for Spring 2021.
Scotland’s first medicinal cannabis clinic approved to support people with MS and severe epilepsy
Regulators have approved Scotland’s first medical cannabis clinic set to be based in Stirling.
The Department for Work and Pensions to roll out video assessments for disability benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed new video assessments are being expanded to improve the benefits system for the disabled community.
Challenging 21 on World Down Syndrome Day
Annually, World Down Syndrome Day is marked by people around the world. The day is going digital this year, but with a longer celebration and more ways to get involved than ever before, it should be the day’s biggest year yet.
Spring: connecting with gardening
Wheelchair user, gardener and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Mark Lane speaks to Emma Storr about the importance of plants and his top gardening tips.
Care Quality Commission report reveals concerns over DNACPR decisions during the pandemic
A new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has looked into do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) for people throughout the ongoing pandemic, with worrying results aired by members of the disabled community.
Making a difference with Accenture
Revel in the confidence of working alongside an employer that prioritises inclusion in the workplace with Accenture.
Free virtual event to take place, directed towards those in the field of neuro rehabilitation, from QEF
Disability charity, Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is hosting a free virtual audience with Professor Stephen Powis and Dr Yvonne Doyle; anyone interested in the session is invited to participate.
INTERVIEW: Calling on creative diversity in the media with the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, June Sarpong
The BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, June Sarpong is trailblazing diversity in the media, she spoke to Lorne Gillies about the attitudes she is hardwiring.