PPA Awards nominates Enable Magazine for Specialist Magazine of the Year
Award season is just around the corner and the leading disability and lifestyle title, Enable Magazine has been nominated for a PPA Scotland Award. Up…
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The UK’s first ‘Calm Lane’ has been introduced on Purple Tuesday
To celebrate the inaugural Purple Tuesday taking place today (13 November), The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford, Essex, has become the first to introduce a calm…
Winter sports: Get independence on the slopes
Rushing down the crisp white untouched snow of the mountain at 70mph is an adrenaline rush unlike any other. It is an experience that breaks the…
Purple Tuesday: Paint the town purple
Tomorrow (13 November) is Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first ever day dedicated to accessible shopping both on the high street, online and raising awareness of the value of the…
Disability charity calls for minister for disabled children and families
Disability charity, Scope, has launched a petition for the government to introduce a minister specifically for disabled children and families.
Strictly Come Accessibility with contestant Lauren Steadman
As the Glitterball trophy glimmers and dancers Rumba, Cha-cha, and Salsa onto the iconic Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, the show continues to make waves for disability inclusion in…
Stelios Award finalists announced
The finalists for the highly anticipated Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK have been announced.
Adaptive clothing: one mother’s journey
How do your clothes make you feel?
Budget 2018: what you need to know
Earlier this week (29 October), Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the budget for 2018. Read our handy summary, to find out if and how you’re affected.
Fostering with Together Trust
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer? Together Trust, are on a mission to get as many people as possible to consider fostering.
Discovering inclusivity at the Laureus Sport for Good Summit
On Wednesday 17 October, the Laureus Sport for Good Global Summit discussed the importance sport can play for inclusivity.
Charity launches to help ‘abandoned’ adults with cerebral palsy
A woman from London is launching a cerebral palsy (CP) charity for adults who she feels have been left helpless by the authorities as soon…
Cannabis-based medicine to be available through the NHS
From 01 November doctors in England, Wales and Scotland will be able to prescribe cannabis-based medicine to patients. Earlier today (Thursday) the Home Secretary, Sajid…
World Mental Health Day: suicide prevention minister appointed
On World Mental Health Day (10 October) the UK government has announced the appointment of the first ever suicide prevention minister. How will this help?
Adding accessibility to your basket
A lack of accessibility, assistance and sensory overload can make shopping a stressful experience. During Autism Hour Week, we take a look at the stores removing the…