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…
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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.
Independent Living Fund encourages young disabled people to #TrySomethingNew
Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young disabled people to try something new.
Worldwide spotlight during International Day of Disabled Persons 2018
To celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons, we spotlight the countries improving care, understanding, and inclusivity for disabled people worldwide.
MTV to chronicle first physically disabled person’s journey to space
Broadcaster MTV will chronicle disabled activist Eddie Ndopu’s journey to outer space, he will be the first physically disabled person to go on the historic…
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work calls on large businesses to reveal number of disabled staff employed
As 10,000 businesses sign up to the disability Confident Scheme, Ministerfor Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newtonhas called on large businesses to reveal number of…
Applications for new mentoring and training programme introduced by BBC Studios opens today
Committed to developing and retraining the best talent both on and off screen, the BBC has introduced a new programme for disabled workers eager to…
Celtic Football Club win disability inclusion award
One of Scotland’s largest football teams, Celtic Football Club (CFC) is celebrating inclusivity after being presented with a special Collaboration Award. AWARD After working hard…
I’m a Celebrity… contestant opens up about being autistic in the jungle
Love it or loathe it, I’m a Celebrity… is back for another year and the nation is rallying around to watch unsuspecting celebrities get involved…
PPA Awards nominates Enable Magazine for Specialist Magazine of the Year
Award season is just around the corner and the leading disability and lifestyle title, Enable Magazine has been nominated for a PPA Scotland Award. Up…
The UK’s first ‘Calm Lane’ has been introduced on Purple Tuesday
To celebrate the inaugural Purple Tuesday taking place today (13 November), The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford, Essex, has become the first to introduce a calm…
Winter sports: Get independence on the slopes
Rushing down the crisp white untouched snow of the mountain at 70mph is an adrenaline rush unlike any other. It is an experience that breaks the…
Purple Tuesday: Paint the town purple
Tomorrow (13 November) is Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first ever day dedicated to accessible shopping both on the high street, online and raising awareness of the value of the…