Promoting online inclusion during Global Accessibility Awareness Day
The disabled community is 50 per cent more likely to face barriers to online services. This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, it’s time to advocate for improved online inclusion.
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Revolutionary prosthetics help overcome barriers
Össur have been supporting people across the world for decades to help them reach their full potential. Ambassador Sabine Vranckx has first-hand experience of the power of prosthetics to break down barriers.
Motability Scheme pilots first ever national awareness campaign to reach 1.2 million eligible people
The Motability Scheme pilots its first ever national awareness campaign, aiming to reach the 1.2 million eligible people who do not currently use the scheme across the UK.
Work of disabled artists to be celebrated with BBC Culture in Quarantine commissions
Film and audio works from twelve disabled artists have been commissioned by the BBC, in partnership with arts councils, to be hosted across the channel’s platforms this summer.
Disability on the frontline: The young boy providing education for his peers
Al Wahda Milad Primary School, just outside the city of Taiz in Yemen, is a school unlike any other. We spotlight the blind pupil providing his peers with education.
Cross-party leaders of the Local Government Association write open letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on adult social care reform ahead of Queen’s Speech
Cross-party leaders of the Local Government Association have written an open letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on the importance of urgent social care reform and funding.
The future of cervical screening with self-sampling
In January, 10,000 women and people with a cervix across London were invited to trial self-sampling cervical screening kits. The trial looks set to modernise cervical screenings, providing an additional option to receiving a vital test.
Walking: hitting the trails during National Walking Month
Summer is just around the corner, with longer days, lighter nights and warm weather it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the natural beauty on our doorsteps. It’s time to get outside for an accessible walk.
Figures reveal thousands have been left waiting for a dementia diagnosis due to the pandemic
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on people living with dementia, with new NHS figures for England revealing that initial assessments and monitoring for dementia has decreased sharply.
Your vote: accessible voting, safety and support
This Thursday, 6 May 2021, elections will take place across Scotland, England and Wales. We look at the importance of voting and what accessible information is available to support you.
Research aims to better understand the risk of dementia in professional rugby players
A research project, funded by charity Alzheimer’s Society, is recruiting professional rugby players in hopes of better understanding the risk of dementia.
Leonard Cheshire launch new rap and video on the language of disability
As we emerge from lockdown, Leonard Cheshire is highlighting new research that shows language is an active and passive barrier in the connection between disabled and non-disabled people.
Toyota Parasport fund commits over £390,000 to boost community disability sport
The Toyota Parasport fund has invested more than £390,000 in clubs and activity providers across the UK in the past 12 months to empower disabled people to get into sport.
RNIB and emporia launch talking mobile phone for blind and partially sighted older people
Telecom company emporia has launched its first mobile specifically adapted for visually impaired older people. The device will be sold exclusively through the RNIB.
The new storytelling podcast that teaches children about neurodiversity
A children’s story podcast that highlights the traits young people may see in those with ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia has launched in the UK.