Applying for the class of 2020 with The Great British Bake Off
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Amputee racing driver Billy Monger to race in new series
British double leg amputee, Billy Monger has been named as one of the latest entrants into the Extreme E championship, just under three years since his Formula 4 crash.
Disability and the Glitterball with Paralympian, Will Bayley
Ranked as the world’s number one Paralympic table tennis player, Will Bayley MBE speaks to Lorne Gillies about swapping his tennis stroke for the cha-cha-cha during this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Art Beyond Limits celebrates 40 years of the Motor Neurone Disease Association
For over 40 years, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has been supporting people living with the condition, their families and professionals. Now, the charity’s work is being commemorated through art.
Hollyoaks actress Amy Conachan in new podcast celebrating differences
Hollyoaks actress, Amy Conachan has appeared in a new podcast called Don’t Filter Feelings, which sees celebrity guests, influencers and the Hollyoaks cast share their personal stories and experiences overcoming adversity.
Youtuber’s ‘How to install a homelift’ video goes viral with over four million views
The fiancé of an aspiring equestrian star who suffered spinal injuries as the result of a fall from a horse has made a YouTube video about how the couple installed a homelift in their home which has gone viral with over four million views in four days.
The countdown to Tokyo 2020
With just under a year to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and just over a year until the Paralympics, we’re getting excited, and are sure you are too.
National Diversity Awards 2019 announce shortlist including Anne Hegerty
The National Diversity Awards are retuning for another year to celebrate the people, organisations and achievements of those working to tackle issues currently being faced in society. And the shortlist for 2019 has been revealed.
Finding Your Feet launch auction to support people living with amputation
Leading amputee charity in Scotland, Finding Your Feet has launched their Stompingly Sensational Online Auction to raise funds towards providing vital physical and emotional support for amputees.
Making memories with Music Mirrors
We all have that one song that fills us with joy, and transports us back in time. Music and sound can have a powerful impact on us, and it has become the latest technique used to care for those living with dementia.
Getting green fingers this National Gardening Week
This week (29 April – 6May) is National Gardening Week, where we’re all encouraged to get outside, utilise the green spaces closest to us and give our gardens some TLC.
BBC to launch advisory group to monitor diversity
A new group has been created to monitor the BBC to ensure the broadcaster is representing “stories, faces and voices” from all UK communities.
Music Madness: Accessibility with Wilderness Festival
Attending a music festival should be for everyone. It’s a rite of passage, one of the truly memorable, multi-sensory experiences one can have in life.
LEGO launch Braille Bricks to assist blind children
Everyone has experienced the joy of playing with LEGO. Now, even more children will get to share in this joy as the toy manufacturer launches their grassroots project: Braille Bricks.
Interview: Riding beyond limits with Josh Patterson
Josh Patterson has been in the limelight for a long time, following his time on hit show Made in Chelsea. But now, Josh is making headlines for completely different reasons. Saskia Harper spoke with Josh.