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.
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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.
Charity launches to help ‘abandoned’ adults with cerebral palsy
A woman from London is launching a cerebral palsy (CP) charity for adults who she feels have been left helpless by the authorities as soon…
Cannabis-based medicine to be available through the NHS
From 01 November doctors in England, Wales and Scotland will be able to prescribe cannabis-based medicine to patients. Earlier today (Thursday) the Home Secretary, Sajid…
Adding accessibility to your basket
A lack of accessibility, assistance and sensory overload can make shopping a stressful experience. During Autism Hour Week, we take a look at the stores removing the…
Supporting autistic shoppers during Autism Hour Week
The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour has returned for its second year. Last year saw over 5,000 retailer taking part in the world’s first mass…
The Superhero Series celebrity competition is back and bigger than ever
The Superhero Series npower Winter Wonderwheels celebrity competition is now open, but this year the prize is even more exciting.
New bilingual app with sign language brings more stories to deaf children
Aiding literacy skills and building creativity, storytelling is an integral part of growing up. One woman has now created a new app for deaf children…
Gogglebox’s Steph and Dom to host documentary on medicinal cannabis
Former Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom are set to present a documentary on the benefits of medicinal cannabis oil, exploring whether it can help their…
New assistance app to transform train journeys for disabled passengers
Network Rail is supporting a trial aimed at revolutionising passenger assistance while travelling by train.
M&S reveals “easy dressing” range for children with disabilities
Marks and Spencer has launched its “easy dressing” range for children with disabilities. The move is the first of its kind among high street brands,…
Going the extra mile this recycle week
This week is recycle week giving you the chance to get educated on what can be recycled and where, but there’s more you can do…
World Alzheimer’s Day
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and today (21 September) is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia in the UK,…