Epilepsy Society calls on government for better social media seizure warnings
Epilepsy Society has called on the government to recommend warnings about flashing images on social media to prevent triggering seizures.
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“Parkinson’s is…” Understanding life with Parkinson’s during World Parkinson’s Day
Every hour, two people across the UK are told they have Parkinson’s; even so, 87 per cent have faced harassment and discrimination. This World Parkinson’s Day (11 April) it’s time to promote understanding of the condition.
Become a morning explorer at the Museum of London
Become one with history, away from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, during an autism friendly adventure with the Museum of London.
Twitter users share the questions they are asked related to their disability
People are sharing the questions they are asked most often related to their disability on Twitter, highlighting the stigma that still exists around being disabled.
Building a more autism aware society with Health Secretary, Matt Hancock
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has vowed to create a public autism awareness raising campaign later this year.
Comedian Robert White shares his experiences as an autistic person through song
To coincide with Autism Awareness Week, comedian Robert White has released a song about his personal experiences as an autistic person.
Cycling across the world with Paralympian Anne Usher
In August 2018 Anne Usher (nee Dickens) set off to travel around the world on a tandem bicycle with her husband, Simon. We speak exclusively to Anne about their journey so far.
Your guide to accessible voting
As the next local elections approach in England, we look at the measures in place to make voting accessible for everyone.
Spotlight: Autism is not a mental illness
Under the UK Mental Health Act 1983, autism is defined as a mental disorder. This inaccurate representation of people on the autistic spectrum can lead to even more confusion, and harm, when caring for autistic people who are experiencing mental ill health
The importance of education on World Autism Awareness Day
Today (2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day. As autistic people and their families share their experiences, the day highlights the need for better education and understanding of autism
Kerr’s Journey: The mother making a difference for autistic children in Inverclyde
As Autism Awareness Week begins, mum of two, Laura Graham, officially launches Kerr’s Journey: A social enterprise changing the lives of children with autism in Inverclyde.
Universities Minister explains increase in DSA for Postgraduate students
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a vital aid for many disabled students. As the government announce £20,000 worth of funding for disabled postgraduate students, we speak exclusively to Universities Minister Chris Skidmore.
Accessible fashion with Able2 Wear
Able2 Wear are the UK’s leading supplier of wheelchair and adaptive clothing, working closely with wheelchairs users, carers and professionals over the past 25 years to develop a range of disabled clothing to meet specialist needs.
Minister for Disabled People to remain vacant until Britain leaves the EU
Earlier this month Minister for Disabled People, Sarah Newton, became the 15th member of parliament to resign over Brexit, leaving the country with no advocate for disabled people.
In conversation with disabled boxer Joe Hughes
At the age of eight Joe Hughes started boxing after his dad cunningly tricked him into doing his physiotherapy exercises. Born with Erb’s palsy, Joe hasn’t let his condition hold him back from working towards his dream: winning a British boxing title.