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.
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Could comedy change societal perceptions of disability?
Comedy is a fantastic way to bring people together, educate on serious matters with an entertaining twist, and break down barriers. But, more still needs to be done for disabled comedians and disability to break through into the mainstream.
Disability charity calls for minister for disabled children and families
Disability charity, Scope, has launched a petition for the government to introduce a minister specifically for disabled children and families.
Nearly half of disabled people say they feel excluded from society
Recent figures reveal that 49 per cent of disabled people feel excluded from society in their day-to-day lives. REPORT Disability charity Scope recently launched their…
Bespoke football kits supporting disability equality coming to Southampton
In a bid to promote disability equality, Southampton Football Club will be wearing a one-off kit featuring disability charity, Scope’s logo. KICK OFF Tomorrow (Saturday…
Nearly half of disabled people feel chronically lonely
New research from disability charity Scope has uncovered just how series a problem is amongst disabled people, particularly young adults. A survey of 1,004 disabled…
Disabled consumers should be “bold and loud” about their spending power, says independent commission
The Extra Costs Commission (ECC) publishes its final recommendations today from its year-long inquiry into the extra costs faced by disabled people. Launched in response…
Racing driver offers disabled young people in East London career tips
Racing driver Nicolas Hamilton met with a group of young disabled people from East London to talk to them about his career, and to inspire…
Comedian Paul Tonkinson stars in online ads to get people running
Comedian and running enthusiast Paul Tonkinson stars in two new online ads which offer a spin on the classic running tips. Tonklinson made the ads…
Disabled model strips for spoof Levi’s Laundrette charity ad
Disability charity Scope has released an online spoof of the iconic Levi’s Laundrette advert – relocating the action to a suburban charity shop, and casting…
Scope’s Sculpture Exhibition
Sale at gallery@oxo to raise money for disability charity Scope An exhibition and sale of contemporary sculpture is being held at gallery@oxo, London, from 4…
Research shows majority of Brits uncomfortable talking to disabled people
A staggering two-thirds of the British public (67%) admit that they feel uncomfortable talking to disabled people. A fear of seeming patronising or saying the…
Scope’s Chair wins top leadership award
Disability charity Scope’s Chair of Trustees, Dr Alice Maynard, has been recognised for her “tireless” and “determined” leadership, at the 2014 Non-Executive Director (NED) Awards….
London event will support disabled entrepreneurs
What: Business Academy Event When: Thursday 13 February from 5pm to 8pm Where: RBS Headquarters, 250 Bishopgate, near Liverpool Street Station, London EC2M 4AA Further…
Meldreth Manor special school awarded ‘outstanding’ status
The staff and students at Meldreth Manor School in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, are celebrating their achievements after being judged ‘outstanding’ in all six key areas of…