Barbie introduces dolls with physical disabilities
In June the iconic doll brand will debut a Barbie with a prosthetic leg and another in a wheelchair.
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Visually impaired football fan to be mascot at England game
A visually impaired football fan who has appeared on This Morning and This Time Next Year, is to be an England mascot at their Euro 2020 qualifier game against Czech Republic.
Join Kit Harington for a cup of tea, all in the name of charity
Game of Thrones’ very own Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is auctioning off the chance to join him for tea, and VIP access to his new play in London.
Actor James Moore wins National Television Award
Actor James Moore, who has cerebral palsy, won a National Television Award on Tuesday (22 January) for his role in soap Emmerdale
Accessibility in the air: Come fly with me
Spreading your wings and travelling to far off lands has never been more accessible. Now, even more airports are banding together to promote inclusive travel so disabled adventurers can experience the wonders of air travel.
Blood test could discover Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms begin
Scientists have said that a blood test could detect Alzheimer’s over a decade before symptoms begin to show.
Voice dictation: Why type when you can talk?
Messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a dictation feature, making the app more accessible for disabled users.
MPs back petition to stop online hate crime against disabled people
MPs want the government to give disabled people protection under new hate crime laws after more than 220,000 people backed a petition.
Steph and Dom on Cannabis
The debate into medicinal cannabis has dominated the headlines, with thousands of people calling for a change in the law. Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker are preparing to let the nation into their lives as they discover the pros and cons of medicinal cannabis for their epileptic son, Max.
Under the microscope: Brexit and the disabled community
We can’t escape it: Brexit. Everywhere you look there is breaking news, analysis, theories and more on what is happening. The most important question is: how will Brexit affect the disabled community?
Disabled man and non-disabled girlfriend create YouTube channel to break down stigma
A disabled man and his non-disabled girlfriend have taken to YouTube to show viewers the dynamics of their relationship, to dispel the stigma surrounding their relationship.
On the mountain with Corinne Hutton
Corinne Hutton is as determined as she is motivated. Having recently become the first female quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, she spoke with Enable.
Airbnb hosting photography session to promote accessible accommodation
travel site Airbnb is curating an event for hosts to share their homes with great accessible features. Accessibility product and program manager at Airbnb, SrinMadipalli speaks with Enable.
Water park becomes first certified autism center
SeaWorld’s Orlando Aquatica water park has become the first water park to be awarded the certified autism center (sic) status.
Sophie Morgan announced as face of Leonard Cheshire campaign
Disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, has announced TV presenter and disability activist, Sophie Morgan, as the face of their Inclusive Education in Zambia campaign.