The best of Britain’s accessible attractions
Whether you’re staying put at home or travelling to another part of the country, the UK is brimming with opportunities for you to act like…
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We might be getting new disabled emojis in 2019
There is an emoji of a dumpling, a genie, and a VHS – but when it comes to disability, the emojis haven’t been updated in…
Paralympian Sophia Warner asked to ‘prove’ her disability on easyJet
Sophia Warner, who represented the UK at the 2012 Paralympics, took to Twitter to complain about her treatment on an easyJet flight. A member…
Ensure your holiday is insured
If you’re jetting off overseas soon, you’ll no doubt have a sizeable to-do list to get through before take off – and make sure that…
RAF vet Garry Morrison on his journey to becoming a para-athlete
I joined the RAF to get away from the Troubles in Northern Ireland when I was 18. I won a lot of medals and commendations…
How parents are coping with kids’ challenging behaviour
For some parents of children with autism or learning disabilities, managing violent or challenging behaviour can be a daily struggle which renders the family unable…
Why pre-packaged food is important for the disabled community
Overpriced peeled oranges and sliced cauliflower in plastic boxes… pre-packaged food has a bad rap. It’s not good for the environment and supermarkets are increasingly…
Let’s revisit Stephen Hawking’s most inspiring quotes
Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, best known for his work on black holes, his 1988 book A Brief History of Time and his distinctive synthesised voice,…
An interview with Scotswoman of the Year: Sally Magnusson
The Evening Times’ Scotswoman of the Year is an award given to celebrate the unique accomplishments of women across Scotland, especially the unsung women who…
Finding your voice with VocaliD
What would you do if your voice was permanently taken from you? Over ten million people live with voicelessness due to illness or degenerative conditions…
The story of Braille
When a three-year-old boy lost his eyesight after an accident in 1812, nobody could have predicted the benefits this incident would have for the visually…
More than 3,000 younger people with MS living in care homes for the elderly
New research from the MS Society has found that thousands of younger people affected by the condition in England are not receiving sufficient support –…
Disability representation wins big at the Oscars
The glitz and glam of the Academy Awards may be fading this morning, but the night was full of powerful messages about inclusive and representation…
March’s autism-friendly screenings
It might officially be spring but with the weather showing no signs of relenting with the Beast from the East, we’re not banking on sun…
The best books by writers with disabilities
Curling up with a good book is one of the life’s greatest joys.