More than 3,000 younger people with MS living in care homes for the elderly
New research from the MS Society has found that thousands of younger people affected by the condition in England are not receiving sufficient support –…
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Disability representation wins big at the Oscars
The glitz and glam of the Academy Awards may be fading this morning, but the night was full of powerful messages about inclusive and representation…
March’s autism-friendly screenings
It might officially be spring but with the weather showing no signs of relenting with the Beast from the East, we’re not banking on sun…
The best books by writers with disabilities
Curling up with a good book is one of the life’s greatest joys.
Meet Duke the retriever with a 3D prosthetic
The advancements being made with prosthetics and technology are incredible, from bionic limbs helping kids walk again to electric skin. But what about our furry…
How to make clubbing more inclusive
Going out with friends, enjoying live music or dancing in a nightclub are some of life’s pleasures. Clubs are now opening their doors to those…
Beat the winter blues and book yourself an accessible holiday
Still feeling shocked that we’re in 2018 already? There’s no denying that the start of the year can be a pretty gloomy – so dust…
What it’s like to be LGBTQ+ and disabled
February marks LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK as we look back at the history of gay rights, the progress we’ve made, and the progress…
The Maori language is starting disability discussions
Talking about disability can, at times, make people feel uncomfortable and worried they will offend. More countries should follow the path of the Maori language…
Disability Confident: the scheme removing barriers to employment
It’s been just over a year since the government’s Disability Confident scheme launched, encouraging employers to up their game and modify their policies to make…
“Labels are for clothes not kids”: River Island’s latest models are children with disabilities
It’s London Fashion Week and as usual there’s been controversy: from the Boston Globe’s breaking story about abusive fashion photographers to fur protestors to concerns…
The world’s first Para-football association is launching in Scotland
For better or worse, Scotland has become famous (or perhaps infamous) for its football. While the country is maybe not known for its, err, winning…
The straw ban might be great for the environment but not for disabled people
We all know how important it is to cut down on our waste – whether that’s looking for more sustainable options, like KeepCups and MoonCups,…
School late fines are penalising disabled parents
Mornings are never easy. From alarms not going off to bad traffic to getting the kids up, ready, and out the door – we’ve all…
An accessible family day out at The Kelpies
It’s one of the most iconic sculptures in Scotland – but did you know that visiting The Kelpies could also be a fun, accessible day…