The world’s first Para-football association is launching in Scotland
For better or worse, Scotland has become famous (or perhaps infamous) for its football. While the country is maybe not known for its, err, winning…
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The straw ban might be great for the environment but not for disabled people
We all know how important it is to cut down on our waste – whether that’s looking for more sustainable options, like KeepCups and MoonCups,…
School late fines are penalising disabled parents
Mornings are never easy. From alarms not going off to bad traffic to getting the kids up, ready, and out the door – we’ve all…
An accessible family day out at The Kelpies
It’s one of the most iconic sculptures in Scotland – but did you know that visiting The Kelpies could also be a fun, accessible day…
Love is all around
Let’s talk about sex baby – and let’s talk about improving sex education for disabled people. We need to end the idea that people with…
Naidex is Europe’s best disability event – have you got your free tickets yet?
People with disabilities travel from all across the UK to attend Naidex every year – it’s a must-visit event on everyone’s calendar. Naidex is Europe’s…
February’s autism-friendly cinema screenings
With the weather showing no signs of improving, the cinema’s the perfect way to spend a chilly Sunday morning. We’ve got a round-up of the…
Did you watch Silent Witness episode about care home abuse last night?
The beloved BBC crime drama Silent Witness divided its viewers last night over its portrayal of care home abuse. In the first part of a…
Creative Scotland cut funding for disabled-led theatre companies
Creative Scotland has faced backlash over the announcement that the funding body will be cutting all previous funding to several arts and theatre companies that…
Top Tips for Maintaining Your Mobility Scooter
So you’ve got your mobility scooter and you’re feeling like Macklemore on his moped riding Downtown… Purchasing a mobility scooter can provide an entirely new…
How Jo’s Odd Shoes is giving spare shoes new homes
One morning Jo O’Callaghan looked at the mountain of odd shoes at the bottom of her wardrobe and decided enough was enough. The 44-year-old who…
People with hidden disabilities may get blue badges
People with disabilities aren’t always easy to spot. While many people with physical disabilities use wheelchairs, crutches, sticks, and wheely-walkers, many others don’t carry tell-tale…
Gateshead teen going for gold at The World Games
A Gateshead College student with cerebral palsy has been selected to participate in the 2018 Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association World Games in…
House of Commons set to be fitted with tip-up seats to help disabled MPs
A campaign, spearheaded by Sir Vince Cable, the Liberal Democrat leader, is underway to replace the House of Commons’ traditional green benches with tip-up seats…
Everything is Going to be KO by Kaiya Stone
Imagine only finding out that you had disabilities when you were 19 years old – and at Oxford University. For charismatic bookworm Kaiya Stone, it…