Mencap launches voting guide for people with learnig disabilities
Learning disability charity, Mencap, has created an easy-read guide to voting in local elections, to give adults with learning disabilities all the information they need to know.
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Celebrating success with Sarah Gordy this World Down Syndrome Day
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March, we caught up with actress Sarah Gordy, who last year became the first person with Down’s syndrome to be awarded an MBE.
Mark Ormrod discusses life with #nolimits
Transitioning from the Armed Forces, whilst adjusting to an acquired disability, comes with challenges. Invictus Games athlete and motivational speaker, Mark Ormrod, discusses his road to civvy street and breaking barriers.
Celebrating joy on International Day of Happiness
Happiness looks different to everyone, but we can all agree, it’s something everyone wants to achieve.
Going for gold during the Special Olympics 2019
The Special Olympics is currently underway, and it is shining a spotlight on accessible sporting events. As day five nears an end, we look at the achievements being made.
The company making beauty accessible to all
We all struggle to apply mascara without poking ourselves in the eye, or even lipstick. And don’t even get us started on winged eyeliner. Grace Beauty is a new beauty company, striving to ensure make up is accessible to all.
Team BRIT launch UK’s first disabled race academy with Nicolas Hamilton
The UK’s first racing academy for disabled drivers has been launched by Team Brit, with the support of British racing driver, Nicolas Hamilton.
Spring Statement: How are people reacting to Hammond?
Today (13 March), Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement in the Houses of Parliament.
What is Disabled Access Day?
A bi-annual event, Disabled Access Day (DAD) is back for 2019 with the vision of celebrating accessibility across the disabled community. From humble beginnings, DAD is breaking down barriers.
Show your style with LIMB-art
LIMB-art is a British design and manufacturing company dedicated to producing the world’s coolest prosthetic leg covers.
Balance for better on International Women’s Day 2019
Worldwide people are coming together to celebrate balance during today’s (8 March) International Women’s Day festivities.
Get stylish with Kinetic Balance, premium wheelchair clothing and apparel
Designed with style, produced to perform. Kinetic balance sets a new standard for active, fashionable wheelchair users.
Breaking barriers with Barbie
For six decades Barbie has been idolised by children around the world. Now, the iconic doll is getting an inclusive upgrade.
Charities respond to Amber Rudd’s U-turn on disability benefits
Today (5 March) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Amber Rudd announced the overhaul of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) during a speech at Scope headquarters in London.
Everything you need to know about stroke
Actor Luke Perry died yesterday (4 March), after experiencing a stroke last week. In light of the sad news, what are the symptoms to look…