From Instagram to health with rugby pro Ed Jackson
We talk to the former English professional rugby player Ed Jackson about documenting his recovery journey on social media after a serious injury, and climbing…
interview
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games: The Para-Athletes
The para-athletes for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are going for gold.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
INTERVIEW: Dame Sarah Storey
Pregnant with her second child, running an elite women’s cycling team and eyeing up the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020 too – it’s a busy time…
Hannah Cockroft: Going for Gold
The secret to Paralmypic success? A pair of lucky pants and strawberry laces – and a whole lot of hard work and talent. Wheelchair racer…
Raising awareness of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects 100,000 people in the UK, with many getting diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40. We had a chat…