Raise a glass: Mark Cooper’s battle for accessibility in Scottish pubs
Mark Cooper was on a night out in 2009 when the seed was sown for his disability access campaign. While his friends had checked…
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Disability on the stage: Lung Ha Theatre Company
Lung Ha Theatre Company has been bringing new writing, devised productions and beloved theatre classics to life on the stage since 1984. Working with adults…
Get your sweat on: the best sports to get active
It’s time to shake off winter and get active. Whether you’re a fan of fitba and want to get into a team sport, or prefer…
Let’s talk disability equipment, and how costly it can be
Whether it’s personal mobility equipment, vehicle adaptations, hearing aids, speech recognition software or home monitoring systems, we live in an age where technology is providing…
Best accessible British walks for National Walking Month
This month is National Walking Month, and what better time of year to get outdoors and enjoy some of the best of Britain’s walking trails?…
What happens if you pass away when you’re a carer?
Death is never a concept at the forefront of conversation, and it’s for this reason many people wait too long before getting their personal affairs…
Carer Partners: In sickness and in health
Spending the rest of your life with the person you love is a wonderful adventure. However, when a spouse becomes disabled it can put a strain on…
Google Assistant will soon be able to make phone calls
Technology has really stepped up its game in the last ten years; especially when it comes to aiding the disabled community. Even more so now…
Beloved EastEnders actor Barbara Windsor has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Beloved EastEnders actor Barbara Windsor has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s according to her husband. Credit: WikipediaThe 80-year-old Carry On star received the news four years…
Glasgow venues leading the way for autism awareness
Many organisations across the UK have been working towards obtaining the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award, and Glasgow has just received 53 awards. AWARD…
Fighting ableism on Twitter with #HotPersonInAWheelchair
After one man tweeted that there was nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair, wheelchair users took to Twitter to show that not…
Skoog: the disability-friendly musical instrument
Making music can be a form of self-expression or a way to relax, and musical therapy is a great way for anyone with a disability…
Hidden crisis: Autistic people four times more likely to be lonely than general public
New research from the National Autistic Society suggests that autistic people are among the most isolated and lonely in the UK. The charity compared…
Scottish government to halve disabled employment gap with funding of £1 million for employers
This morning, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new funding of £1 million to help employers with support and advice to enable more disabled work to…
Government announces tech find to support disabled people and their employers at Naidex
The Minister for Disabled People has announced a new tech fund as part of the Access to Work scheme, offering employers significant savings on the…