Enable Asks… Frank Gardner
Journalist Frank Gardner has lived an exceptional life and overcome many adversities, in today’s Enable Asks, Frank discusses adapting to lockdown.
Interviews
Enable Asks… Kitty and Lucy Alexander
On today’s Enable Asks, former Enable cover star Kitty Casteldine and her mother, Lucy Alexander reveal how they’re surviving in lockdown.
Enable Asks… Henry Fraser
In the second instalment of Enable Asks, we speak with artist Henry Fraser to learn how he is adapting to lockdown.
Enable Asks… Joanna Lumley
Lockdown is impacting us in many different ways, so, at Enable HQ we’ve launched Enable Asks: where we ask some familiar faces their experience of lockdown.
Long read: Disability, pregnancy and me
What more needs to be done to support disabled women during pregnancy? Two women share their experiences and advice on falling pregnant when disabled.
Long read: The mission to Stop MS
In the last 20 years MS research has reached a crucial point in finding medication that can slow, stop or reverse the effects of the condition. Here, the MS Society speaks to Enable about the quest to Stop MS and the innovative research they believe will make it possible.
Committed to supporting the disabled community with Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson
Speaking to Enable, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson shares what the UK Government is doing to support the disabled community.
Dance for Parkinson’s
In celebration of World Parkinson’s Day, we took a look at one of the most creative and confidence boosting programmes helping people with the disease.
Talking about The A Word
The creative arts have always been a haven for inclusivity and celebrating diversity – and autism has played an increasingly high-profile role in TV dramas in the UK and across the pond. But can our television sets ever accurately depict life as an autistic person?
INTERVIEW: The government should not overlook the importance of care PAs at this time
With news that local councils can declare themselves in a state of ‘emergency’ and change care provided, what is the reality of this decision?
The importance of purple
March 26 is Purple Day, a chance to dress head to toe in purple and spread awareness about epilepsy. Emma Storr chatted to founder Cassidy Megan about why the day is so important .
INTERVIEW: Supporting your mental health during COVID-19
During stressful times as these, it’s more important than ever to look after your mental health and make it as much of a priority as your physical health.
Lets talk about sex (education)
Netflix Original Sex Education is re-writing the rules of sex ed, while making diversity a priority. Season two newcomer George Robinson talks disability representation and why the show’s themes resonate with him.
The power of art and #LotsOfSocks on World Down Syndrome Day
At 21-years-old, Indian artist and illustrator Jijo Das is winning the praise of people around the world with his art. This year, Jijo’s design has been chosen for World Down Syndrome Day’s #LotsOfSocks campaign, he tells us how we can all learn from each other.
INTERVIEW: Jamie Brewer, breaking down barriers
Actress and model Jamie Brewer is advocating for change, helping to fight negative perceptions around disability. Speaking to Lorne Gillies, Jamie reveals why disability shouldn’t hold you back.