Disability sport get set, go
As Olivia Newton-John once sang, ‘let’s get physical, physical’ and she was definitely on to something. Exercise is an important part of leading a healthy…
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To grow and learn: a carer’s rewarding journey to fostering
Entering the world of fostering can be a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Taking the step to foster a child with a disability can be…
Google Assistant will soon be able to make phone calls
Technology has really stepped up its game in the last ten years; especially when it comes to aiding the disabled community. Even more so now…
The importance of discussing depression and disability
Mental health conditions can be debilitating. Depression is one illness that does not discriminate.
Bring me that horizon
Pack your bags and take the passport out of the drawer – it’s holiday time.
The Maori language is starting disability discussions
Talking about disability can, at times, make people feel uncomfortable and worried they will offend. More countries should follow the path of the Maori language…
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…
“Labels are for clothes not kids”: River Island’s latest models are children with disabilities
It’s London Fashion Week and as usual there’s been controversy: from the Boston Globe’s breaking story about abusive fashion photographers to fur protestors to concerns…
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…
People with hidden disabilities may get blue badges
People with disabilities aren’t always easy to spot. While many people with physical disabilities use wheelchairs, crutches, sticks, and wheely-walkers, many others don’t carry tell-tale…
Disaster relief goes technical
Disaster situations have been dominating the media, with hurricanes and earthquakes devastating thousand of lives. For aid workers supporting people on the ground, how do…
Disabled young people feel failed at an early age
A Leonard Cheshire Disability commissioned survey has revealed disabled young people may be held back from getting on the career ladder, going on to further…
Disability behind bars
At present, more than 85,000 people are residing in Britain’s prisons – and it’s estimated that 36% of them have a disability. So what’s it…
“DO YOU MIND?” Author and journalist Tim Rushby-Smith reflects on widening the conversation around disability
AS I WAITED IN line to purchase a bottle of wine in the local off licence recently, I found myself the subject of another customer’s…
Coalition of charities call on Government to end ‘shadow of uncertainty’ around supported housing that could risk disabled people losing their homes
**40% of supported housing schemes at risk of closure and 80% future developments stopped** A coalition of disability charities has signed an open letter calling…