Toileting solutions for dignity and independence with Geberit
Everyone deserves dignity with personal hygiene and toileting. Geberit provide toileting solutions to meet any needs, providing independence to users – no matter how young or old.
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Learning disability: a battle for information
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, people with a learning disability have been left behind in the provision of support. In the new normal, what needs to change to better assist the learning disabled community? People with a learning disability have their say.
Interview: An inclusive toy box with Rosie Boo Lottie Doll
Lottie Dolls has created a new doll that is set to educate more young people about Down’s syndrome.
Workplace accessibility through technology: How speech recognition helps businesses boost accessibility
Computer software company Nuance are bringing together a panel of experts this June to discover the power of assistive technology.
Government urged to act as disabled people were 60% more likely to lose their job during the pandemic
The Government is being urged to increase support for disabled people as research finds that the pandemic has widened already large gaps in employment rates and pay between disabled people and non-disabled people.
Let’s talk disability, sex and LGBTQ+ education this Pride Month
This Pride Month, it’s time to change conversations around sex, disability and the LGBTQ+ community.
Invacare announces new sponsorship plans for Küschall with Paralympic athletes
Mobility product manufacturer Invacare announces that elite British Paralympic athletes Hannah Cockroft MBE and Nathan Maguire will become sponsored for its premium active wheelchair brand, Küschall.
Politics: Calls for evidence on the access to elected office
With the need for greater representation in politics, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Disability has launched a call for evidence on access to elected office.
Celebrating superheroes with the Sunnybank Trust
This week (1-6 June) the Sunnybank Trust is celebrating the bravery of its members with a series of activities and events.
Volunteers Week 2021: Charities say thank you to dedicated volunteers
Being a volunteer comes with personal and professional positives, alongside getting to work, support, and communicate with members of your local community. After a challenging year for disabled volunteers, charities take the time to show their gratitude.
£1.2 million has been invested in a global effort to stop multiple sclerosis on World MS Day 2021
New multiple sclerosis projects – including three pioneering studies in the UK – are set to have £1.2 million invested as part of a global effort to stop the disease.
Health: period pants brand WUKA breaks taboos with new campaign
On World Menstrual Health Day, WUKA is challenging everyone to break taboos that exist around periods with an inclusive campaign.
Motoring: Taking care of your freedom with the Kia Sportage
Kia has designed the Sportage to make journeys simple and enjoyable for Motability customers. Find out how the Sportage could be your perfect travel companion.
Para-footballer Rebecca Sellar joins Hope United to help tackle online hate and social media abuse
BT has launched Hope United, a squad of athletes from across the four Home Nations who have come together to unite the nation in tackling online hate.
Publishing house Hachette UK signs partnership with learning disability charity, Mencap
Hachette UK’s Accessibility Network, has announced a partnership with Mencap, the UK’s leading learning disability charity, to deliver talks, fundraiser activities and awareness-raising events starting from May 2021.