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Promoting access during International Wheelchair Day
On 1 March there is an annual celebration of wheelchairs and accessibility during the worldwide event, International Wheelchair Day.
The robots helping children with additional needs go to school
A project that aims to reintegrate and support children with additional needs back into school has been awarded a grant of over £500,000.
Flying high: Virgin Atlantic to offer support for hidden disabilities
Airline, Virgin Atlantic has announced a new support system to aid passengers with hidden disabilities.
Raising awareness on the first ever Mental Health Nurses’ Day
Today (Thursday 21 February) is the first ever Mental Health Nurses’ Day (MHND)
Get autism friendly with Monkey World
Ahead of Disabled Access Day 2019, excitement is building as businesses and the disabled community prepare for a day of accessible fun – all whilst raising awareness.
Barbie introduces dolls with physical disabilities
In June the iconic doll brand will debut a Barbie with a prosthetic leg and another in a wheelchair.
Custom designed wheelchair accessible vehicle for Hull FC fan
Players at Hull FC have come together with Cartwright Mobility and Stoneacre Ford to hand over a custom-designed wheelchair accessible vehicle to one of the Club’s biggest fans.
Visually impaired football fan to be mascot at England game
A visually impaired football fan who has appeared on This Morning and This Time Next Year, is to be an England mascot at their Euro 2020 qualifier game against Czech Republic.
Getting healthy inside and out during Children’s Mental Health Week
This week (4 – 10 February) is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme is caring for ourselves, inside and out.
Benefit Cosmetics sign model with Downs syndrome
Kate Grant, a model with Down syndrome, is fulfilling her passion for modelling after becoming the face of Benefit Cosmetics.
Disability inclusion campaign supported by Microsoft, Barclays, and Fujitsu
Leading software and digital companies Microsoft, Barclays, and Fujitsu are some of the first global employers to sign up to The Valuable 500, a new disability inclusion commitment.
One third of young carers are experiencing stress, new research reveals
Today (31 January) is Young Carers Awareness Day, and a new survey has revealed that young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than their peers without caring responsibilities.
The truth about childhood arthritis
Arthritis is often thought of as an inevitable part of the ageing process. However, for those diagnosed as children, society’s trivialisation of what is often a hidden disability can be the hardest part.
Join Kit Harington for a cup of tea, all in the name of charity
Game of Thrones’ very own Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is auctioning off the chance to join him for tea, and VIP access to his new play in London.