Virtual summit: DIAL Global to highlight trends and insights in diversity and inclusion
Global community DIAL Global will host the first of four free Global Summits on trends and insights in diversity and inclusion this February.
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IDPWD: fighting for rights in the post-COVID era
As December beings, the world is marking a key event in the disabled community’s calendar: International Day of People with Disabilities.
Applications open for The Great British Bake Off
Are you a star baker in the making? The team behind The Great British Bake Off are looking for applications for the next season, due to start in 2022. Read more and how to apply now.
Purple Tuesday: paint the town purple
Every year on 2 November, Purple Tuesday encourages businesses around the UK to become more accessible, but the impact can have a lasting effect for years to come.
Hoe Grange Holidays selected as part of the Peak District’s #70People70Years campaign
David and Felicity Brown, owners of Hoe Grange Holidays, have been selected as one of 70 remarkable people in celebration of the 70 year anniversary of the Peak District National Park.
Adoption: creating a safe haven
From adoption to fostering, three people share their experiences of giving a disabled child their safe haven.
Inclusion: putting disability at the heart of the business strategy
It’s time for all facets of diversity, including disability, to be a priority for businesses in the UK and further afield.
Learning after an acquired brain injury
The classroom and education are critical for all developing young people. When a pupil is returning to the classroom after an acquired brain injury, knowing how to best support their needs is imperative. A new resource is here to help.
WeThe15: Launching the global movement for 1.2 billion persons with disabilities
Today (19 August), international organisations unite for a decade-long campaign to transform the lives of disabled people around the world.
The hidden 13.6 million unpaid carers
With an exponential rise of unpaid carers during the pandemic and no increase in support provisions, the hidden workforce is at risk of being left behind.
The language of disability with Kray-Z Legz
As the world reopens, new research shows that language is a barrier in the connection between disabled and non-disabled people. It’s time to talk about the language of disability.
Five minutes with… Christine McGuinness
The pandemic has meant constant changes to routine, a situation that can be distressing for autistic children and adults. Mother to three autistic children, Christine McGuinness, opens up to Enable about parenting through a pandemic and the family’s upcoming BBC One documentary.
A journey of self-expression and community spirit through creativity with Project Art Works
One collective of neurodiverse artists and makers, Project Art Works celebrates different forms of art through collaborative practice with, for and by neurominorities. Shortlisted for the Turner Prize, members of the collective discuss their love for creativity.
Calls for radical overhaul of targets to reduce disability employment gap
MPs and charities are calling for more measures to break down barriers to employment for disabled people after a new report found the current national system isn’t working.
Charities and the disabled community respond to the newly launched National Disability Strategy
The UK Government has released their National Disability Strategy with ambitions on how to upgrade employment support and opportunities, housing and transport access for the 14.1 million disabled people currently living in the UK.