11,000 people call on Chancellor, Rishi Sunak to invest in autistic people’s futures
Over 11,000 people have signed an open letter to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, calling on him to use his upcoming Spending Review to protect autistic people.
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INTERVIEW: The fight against MND with Doddie Weir
Rugby legend Doddie speaks exclusively to Lorne Gillies about his foundation, new trials, The Dodcast and finding a cure for motor neuron disease.
England lockdown: Tackling feelings of isolation and understanding restrictions as the new lockdown begins
England will enter a new nationwide lockdown to help curb the transmission of the coronavirus. There is help available to tackle isolation and loneliness.
BBC celebrating month-long season of disability awareness to mark the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act
The BBC is set to raise awareness of disability throughout November with a series of dramas, documentaries, news packages and discussions.
Government needs to act now to avoid a jobs crisis for disabled people
Research by Leonard Cheshire has revealed that disabled people have been plunged into crisis by the COVID-19 employment landscape.
easyTravelseat reveal findings from flying with a disability survey in a COVID-19 world
easyTravelseat undertook an aviation survey to hear what people had to say about their key concerns with flying during COVID-19.
Independence at home with Uccello
At Uccello, the company make people’s lives easier by designing and manufacturing stylish and innovative assistive products.
RNIB create accessible pregnancy test prototype in campaign for accessible design
The first accessible pregnancy test prototype has been unveiled by the RNIB to help blind and visually impaired women know their results privately.
Mission: Accessible, new Channel 4 online series stress-tests activities to highlight accessibility
KNew YouTube series, Mission: Accessible sees comedian Rosie Jones and pals travel around the UK helping disabled people have an accessible staycation.
Become a superhero this winter during this year’s Winter Wonderwheels event
It’s time to release your inner superhero at this year’s Winter Wonderwheels event, set to take place between 5 November and 6 December.
Unsuitable guide dogs are now being utilised to sniff out coronavirus
Three dogs, unsuitable to be guide dogs for the blind, have been donated by charity Guide Dogs to see if dogs can be used to detect coronavirus in people.
Research by RNIB finds just one in 10 blind people are able to vote independently
The Turned Out report by RNIB shows one in 10 blind voters and could vote independently and in secret in the last General Election.
INTERVIEW: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act with RNIB
In 2010 the Equality Act was enacted into law by Parliament to legally protect people against discrimination. The RNIB discuss the Act ten years on.
WheelPower Challenge: Sam’s 1,000 miles for £1,000
In October, cycling enthusiast Sam Smuts is taking on an epic cycling challenge to raise vital funds for WheelPower, who support wheelchair sports.
Mencap and Virgin Money break fundraising record and raise awareness of learning disabilities
Through their charity of the year partnership, learning disability charity Mencap and Virgin Money have raised over £440,000 including gift aid.