What has the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games taught us about disability and inclusivity?
The Commonwealth Games has just ended in the Gold Coast, Australia and the UK has racked up lots of medals. This major international sports event,…
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Holidaying in the UK
We are certainly lucky to live on such a diverse landscape. Seaside views to towering mountains or busy cities, the UK has a lot to…
Staying Cool With WheelAIR’s CEO Corien Staels
A big concern of wheelchair users is overheating. It can be uncomfortable when you’re in a chair for long periods of time – and what…
Talking about the A word
The creative arts have always been a haven for inclusivity and celebrating diversity – and autism has played an increasingly high-profile role in TV dramas…
Finding your dream house
Home ownership is a dream that a lot of people feel is out of their reach, and that’s only compounded when you or your partner…
The best of Britain’s accessible attractions
Whether you’re staying put at home or travelling to another part of the country, the UK is brimming with opportunities for you to act like…
The highs and lows of bipolar disorder
Mental health still carries a level of stigma and misunderstanding. No more so than bipolar disorder.
We might be getting new disabled emojis in 2019
There is an emoji of a dumpling, a genie, and a VHS – but when it comes to disability, the emojis haven’t been updated in…
Paralympian Sophia Warner asked to ‘prove’ her disability on easyJet
Sophia Warner, who represented the UK at the 2012 Paralympics, took to Twitter to complain about her treatment on an easyJet flight. A member…
Why pre-packaged food is important for the disabled community
Overpriced peeled oranges and sliced cauliflower in plastic boxes… pre-packaged food has a bad rap. It’s not good for the environment and supermarkets are increasingly…
Let’s revisit Stephen Hawking’s most inspiring quotes
Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, best known for his work on black holes, his 1988 book A Brief History of Time and his distinctive synthesised voice,…
Fitzpatrick and Kehoe storm to silver in Paralympics
Menna Fitzpatrick revealed a unique way of coping with the pressure after winning women’s VI super-combined silver at the Paralympics PyeongChang 2018 with guide Jennifer…
The story of Braille
When a three-year-old boy lost his eyesight after an accident in 1812, nobody could have predicted the benefits this incident would have for the visually…
Let’s hope Hollywood stars start using “inclusion riders”
“I have two words for you: inclusion rider,” said Frances McDormand at the end of her Oscars speech when she won Best Actress. Inclusion rider/equity…
Disability representation wins big at the Oscars
The glitz and glam of the Academy Awards may be fading this morning, but the night was full of powerful messages about inclusive and representation…