Channel 4 is looking for applications from diverse candidates for their Production Training Scheme 2021
Channel 4’s Production Training Scheme 2021 has opened for applications to learn and develop skills pertinent to the TV industry.
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Interview: Internet Matters calls for more support for vulnerable children online
A new study has revealed that vulnerable children can be up to seven times more at risk in the digital world than those without vulnerabilities. Free online advice service Internet Matters is now calling for a greater focus in how the UK supports vulnerable children.
The UK Government is calling on disabled people to share their experiences to help shape national strategy
In a bid to help determine the Prime Minister’s upcoming National Strategy for Disabled People, disabled people are being asked to share their experiences.
Video service for deaf claimants extended to all DWP helplines
British Sign Language interpreters are now available across all DWP benefit-related services, utilising a Video Relay Service.
Revitalise centre welcome disabled people and carers for a much-needed subsidised lockdown break
Revitalise is here for people struggling with reduced care and loneliness, providing COVID safe respite breaks throughout lockdown.
New Year Goals: Friends of Enable reveal their hopes and ambitions for 2021
As we prepared to enter 2021 we spoke to friends of Enable and prominent voices in the disabled community about their hopes and ambitions around disability.
Government urged to ensure people with a learning disability have access to COVID-19 vaccine in priority group six
Learning disability charity Mencap is calling on the UK Government to include everyone with a learning disability in priority group six to ensure prompt access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Europe’s largest independent living event Naidex postponed to 15 and 16 September 2021
Naidex, Europe’s most established event for the independent living community, has been postponed until 15 and 16 September 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
SEN educational tools when learning at home during lockdown
With schools closed to some pupils in the latest round of national lockdowns, many parents once again find themselves acting as teacher. How can you best support SEN learners?
Guide Dogs charity calling on new rule exemption for assistance dogs travelling to Northern Ireland from Great Britain
The Guide Dogs organisation have expressed their “disappointment” that assistance dogs are not exempt from new rules for bringing pets to NI from GB.
Toyota Mobility Unlimited Challenge sees UK based company bring their Intelligent Wheelchair to market
Toyota Motability Unlimited Challenge has crowned Phoenix Instinct, from the UK, as the winners of $1 million for their innovative desig.
New advertising campaign launched to tackle societal attitudes towards disabled people
Disability charity, Leonard Cheshire has released a bold new campaign aims to fight for the rights of disabled people and showcase their potential to live, learn and earn.
Mencap highlights desperate need for support with new Children’s Campaign
Charity Mencap is demanding action to close the health inequality gap for children with a learning disability. The new Children’s Campaign is calling for greater support from the point of diagnosis and beyond.
Whizz-Kidz to release 30 stories to celebrate 30-year anniversary
To help mark their 30-year anniversary, children’s charity Whizz-Kidz are releasing 30 stories from wheelchair users across their history.
Disabled teen who got thousands learning BSL in lockdown to return for Christmas special
Teenager Tyrese Dibba is set to return for a one-off Christmas special lesson to get people learning British Sign Language (BSL).