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.
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Naidex: full speaker agenda announced
With face-to-face events returning, the eagerly anticipated Naidex is back, providing expert seminars, CPD certified demonstrations and engaging workshops showcasing the latest products and innovations.
Sense Awards: it’s time to nominate people that shine in your life
Get ready to highlight a superstar in your life, because Sense is inviting the public to submit their nominations for the Sense Awards 2021.
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.
Brain scans powered by artificial intelligence could diagnose dementia in a day
Pre-clinical trials run by the University of Cambridge show that artificial intelligence may soon allow doctors to diagnose dementia in a single day.
Naidex: safety guidance released ahead of exhibition
As restrictions ease, face-to-face events are returning and Naidex is one of the first up on the list. With the exhibition fast approaching, new safety guidance around COVID-19 measures has been released.
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.
Interview: The importance of disability representation in the fight for climate change
Uniting the world to tackle climate change, making information and action inclusive for the disabled community is imperative throughout the process. We speak to the campaigners working to fight for climate justice for everyone.
Exclusive interview: BT Sport chief operating officer Jamie Hindhaugh on the importance of inclusion
It’s set to be another weekend of exhilarating football as five games stand between one team and the 2021 FA Disability Cup. Set to be broadcast live for the very first time on BT Sport, Lorne Gillies spoke exclusively to BT Sport’s chief operating officer Jamie Hindhaugh about the broadcaster’s goals for accessibility.
Be transported into the gruelling world of Paralympians during Channel 4’s much-anticipated Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games campaign the Super. Human.
Launching a major new advertising campaign ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Channel 4 has today (14 July) revealed a new film shining a light on the blood, sweat, sacrifices and dedication of Paralympians.
Interview: Paralympian Hannah Cockroft discusses the importance of disability representation in sport ahead of the BT Sport FA Disability Cup coverage
Never been done before, now in its fifth year the FA Disability Cup is set to be covered live and fully accessible for the first time on BT Sport. Set to host coverage of the Cup, five-time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft speaks to Enable.
Guide Dogs charity providing Tech for All
Technology has never been more essential for education, professional and personal development. Working to eradicate barriers to technology children and young people with visual impairments face, Guide Dogs is set to release a pioneering pilot.