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.
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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…
Disability charity calls for minister for disabled children and families
Disability charity, Scope, has launched a petition for the government to introduce a minister specifically for disabled children and families.
Calling all Superheroes
Superhero Series is the UK’s one and only sporting event for everyday superheroes. Suitable for any disability and their sidekicks, with no restrictions on equipment or cut-off…
Adaptive clothing: one mother’s journey
How do your clothes make you feel?
Discovering inclusivity at the Laureus Sport for Good Summit
On Wednesday 17 October, the Laureus Sport for Good Global Summit discussed the importance sport can play for inclusivity.