Dancer with Down’s syndrome wows public on BBC One show
The Greatest Dancer contestant is inspiring people throughout the UK with his self-taught dance skills.
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Water park becomes first certified autism center
SeaWorld’s Orlando Aquatica water park has become the first water park to be awarded the certified autism center (sic) status.
Sophie Morgan announced as face of Leonard Cheshire campaign
Disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, has announced TV presenter and disability activist, Sophie Morgan, as the face of their Inclusive Education in Zambia campaign.
New job for 2019 with Microsoft’s upcoming disability hiring event
Start your New Year right with a brand new career. Computer software giants Microsoft are here to help with their upcoming Disability Hiring Event to be held at the end of January 2019.
World Braille Day: The Wild Card
Today (4 January) is World Braille Day. Braille is a tactile writing system that is used by visually impaired people, using raised dots to represent…
2019 New Year’s Resolutions
As we wave goodbye to 2018, some familiar faces from the year gone by share their hopes and goals for 2019 – the team at Enable HQ got involved, too.
Doddie Weir to be recognised in New Year Honours List
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir has been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
Europe’s largest funfair goes autism friendly this festive season
The Irn Bru Carnival, based in Glasgow’s city centre, is Europe’s largest indoor funfair set to run two autism friendly sessions.
CPISRA preparing to hold inaugural outdoor recreation camp for adults with cerebral palsy
CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) to hold inaugural outdoor recreation camp for adults with cerebral palsy and related neurological conditions.
Paul McCartney shows sign language music video at concert
On Friday night (14 December) we were lucky enough to see Sir Paul McCartney at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
Animal therapy: how caring for horses improves cerebral palsy
It is no secret that animal therapy is a powerful tool for many people worldwide. Be it supporting physical, learning, sensory disabilities, or mental health…
Sarah Gordy becomes first person with Down’s syndrome to be awarded honorary degree
Actress, Sarah Gordy, has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Nottingham – the first person with Down’s syndrome to be given the…
Scottish Government announces funding to close the disability employment gap
Yesterday (11 December) the Scottish Government announced an additional £6 million to reduce the disability employment gap and child poverty in Scotland.
Chatting charity with Sir Stelios
Last month, the prestigious Stelios Award chose it’s 2018 winner. The award celebrates the best talent and most innovative ideas from disabled entrepreneurs across the…
Discover how life-changing technology has transformed Becky’s life
NHS England has approved the funding of Microprocessor controlled knees (MPKs) for patients in England living with above knee, through knee and hip disarticulation amputations.