Gold Coast: Setting a world record for inclusivity
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 (GC2018) is on track to make history – and it’s not just the athletes that are breaking records.
Interviews
Staying Cool With WheelAIR’s CEO Corien Staels
A big concern of wheelchair users is overheating. It can be uncomfortable when you’re in a chair for long periods of time – and what…
Sesame Street theme park awarded with autism accreditation
Last year, Sesame Street introduced their first autistic character, Julia. Viewers welcomed Julia and the show was praised for their honest depiction of autism. Now,…
Purple Day Interview with founder Cassidy Megan
Living with an invisible illness can sometimes make you feel alone. As though you are the only person in the world experiencing the symptoms and…
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…
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…
Inside Hollywood: Introducing the Bionic Actress Angel Giuffria
Outside the film industry bubble the question on everyone’s lips is: why are so many non-disabled actors playing disabled parts? Angel Giuffria may not yet…
How to make clubbing more inclusive
Going out with friends, enjoying live music or dancing in a nightclub are some of life’s pleasures. Clubs are now opening their doors to those…
Disability Confident: the scheme removing barriers to employment
It’s been just over a year since the government’s Disability Confident scheme launched, encouraging employers to up their game and modify their policies to make…
Meet an Ambassador for the Year of Young People
Rhys McCole might be the busiest teen around. At just the age of 16, he’s a student at Notre Dame High School in Greenock, a…
The golden years of care
Behind closed doors millions of people are caring for a relative or loved one. Of those millions, high percentages are older carers with their own…
Changing attitudes
We all have our own unique traits and talents. However, disabled people often have their skills ignored – until now. We find out how social…
Interview: weather presenter Lucy Martin
“I would like to be known as a good WEATHER PRESENTER first, and the fact that I have a DISABILITY second” The media has been…