INTERVIEW: Inclusion on the screen with the cast of S.A.M
A new film is celebrating disability and sexuality by breaking down stereotypes and barriers. We speak to the cast and writers behind S.A.M.
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Making your mark during World Cerebral Palsy Day 2020
Each year, 6 October marks the global movement by, of and for people with cerebral palsy, their families and supporters on World Cerebral Palsy Day.
Campaigner calls for British Sign Language interpretation during coronavirus briefings
A woman is walking from Gloucester to Downing Street to call on the UK Government to provide BSL interpretations during coronavirus briefings.
Sisters call for disability awareness training for public facing staff members after negative experience at Alton Towers
Two sisters have launched a petition calling for public facing staff members to get disability awareness training after discrimination at Alton Towers.
Worry-free motoring with the Motability Scheme this autumn
The new autumn price list from the Motability Scheme has been released with an updated range of cars offering affordable motoring to disabled people.
Concerns that Scottish introduction of Down’s syndrome screening test will see rise in abortions
There are concerns that the number of babies with Down’s syndrome aborted in Scotland will rise following a decision announced by the government.
Disability Rights UK writes an open letter to MPs ahead of the Coronavirus Act debate
Disability Rights UK has written an open letter to all MPs calling on them to restore the rights of disabled people in the debate on the Coronavirus Act.
Pandemic backlog could leave more people with motor neurone disease ‘trapped in homes’
People living with motor neurone disease (MND) are becoming trapped in inaccessible homes due to a failure to deliver essential home adaptations.
Tests by charity Scope reveal England’s biggest councils are failing on legal web accessibility issue
Scope has warned that millions of disabled people could be blocked from accessing essential online services due to poor website accessibility.
Bring in Purple Passports and extend furlough to stop jobs crisis for disabled people says Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire says the government should introduce Purple Passports and extend furlough to avoid a winter jobs crisis for disabled people.
Down’s Syndrome Association launch Emotional Wellbeing resources for people with Down’s syndrome, parents, and carers
The Down’s Syndrome Association have released free emotional wellbeing resources to support people with Down’s syndrome, parents, and carers.
New guide introduced to provide better communication for the D/deaf and HoH community during COVID-19
Hearing loss experts Clear Living have launched two visual guides featuring guidance and tips for improved communication for the D/deaf and HoH community.
Communication through art as UCA postgraduate works with the disabled community
The University of the Creative Arts has launched their postgraduate students’ projects online, with one student working with the disabled community.
New plan introduced to protect care homes from coronavirus over winter
A new Adult Social Care Winter Plan has been announced to support care homes from contracting coronavirus during the winter months.
Warnings that people with learning disabilities and/or autism may be delayed in getting out of asylums due to pandemic
Mencap and CBF warn that the pressures of COVID is causing more delays to people with a learning disability and/or autism getting out of modern-day asylums.