Celebrate an accessible Easter for all the family with our top activities
As we enter the Easter weekend (10 – 13 April), it’s time to entertain your kids with accessible activities that can be enjoyed from home.
Leisure
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.
The best Apps for staying in touch
The current Coronavirus outbreak has meant we’ve all had to get a little creative when it comes to communicating with each other.
Our top five tips for gardening at home
Right now, it’s all about finding happiness in the little things. For people with green fingers or beginners in the gardening department, we’ve rounded up our top tips for gardening at home
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?
Getting your theatre fix at home on World Theatre Day
Following the closure of theatres and cinemas across the UK due to the Coronavirus outbreak, production companies around the country are coming up with innovative new ways to ensure drama-enthusiasts don’t miss out.
Tokyo Summer 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games postponed
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until next year because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating diversity
Every year, World Down Syndrome Day takes place to raise awareness about Down’s syndrome, and promote opportunities for people living with the condition. This year’s theme is We Decide – how will you be celebrating?
Naidex 46: Aspiring for a Better Future of Independent Living
Naidex is Europe’s most established event dedicated to the disability and independent living industries, taking place this 17 and 18 of March.
Disability and public transport: Podcast asks if enough is being done
Getting from A to B on public transport can be challenging at times, especially when living with a disability. Now, two disabled travellers have had a candid conversation on what more needs to be done to ensure public transport is inclusive across the board.
Savvy shopping this Christmas
It’s just around the corner, but there is still time to get some last minute gifts in where you might end up going over budget. The festive season can see you dipping into savings or changing your monthly budget, we take a look at how to spend clever over Christmas.
Beyond Purple Tuesday
Across the country the high-street is a buzz with shoppers. However, the disabled community are distinctly lacking representation within stores. Purple Tuesday is changing the face of disabled shopping, founder Mike Adams OBE reveals why.
Disabled veterans announced as part of British Invictus Games team
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex today (29 October) launched the British team of injured and wounded military veterans set to compete in next year’s Invictus Games.
Hollyoaks actress Amy Conachan in new podcast celebrating differences
Hollyoaks actress, Amy Conachan has appeared in a new podcast called Don’t Filter Feelings, which sees celebrity guests, influencers and the Hollyoaks cast share their personal stories and experiences overcoming adversity.
Time to Give Back: Accessible volunteering
Building crucial life skills, meeting new people, to giving back to your local community: volunteering is an enriching experience all round. Volunteer Nicola Taylor shares her journey.