Visually impaired football fan to be mascot at England game
A visually impaired football fan who has appeared on This Morning and This Time Next Year, is to be an England mascot at their Euro 2020 qualifier game against Czech Republic.
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Getting healthy inside and out during Children’s Mental Health Week
This week (4 – 10 February) is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme is caring for ourselves, inside and out.
Benefit Cosmetics sign model with Downs syndrome
Kate Grant, a model with Down syndrome, is fulfilling her passion for modelling after becoming the face of Benefit Cosmetics.
Disability inclusion campaign supported by Microsoft, Barclays, and Fujitsu
Leading software and digital companies Microsoft, Barclays, and Fujitsu are some of the first global employers to sign up to The Valuable 500, a new disability inclusion commitment.
One third of young carers are experiencing stress, new research reveals
Today (31 January) is Young Carers Awareness Day, and a new survey has revealed that young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than their peers without caring responsibilities.
Join Kit Harington for a cup of tea, all in the name of charity
Game of Thrones’ very own Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is auctioning off the chance to join him for tea, and VIP access to his new play in London.
Actor James Moore wins National Television Award
Actor James Moore, who has cerebral palsy, won a National Television Award on Tuesday (22 January) for his role in soap Emmerdale
Voice dictation: Why type when you can talk?
Messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a dictation feature, making the app more accessible for disabled users.
MPs back petition to stop online hate crime against disabled people
MPs want the government to give disabled people protection under new hate crime laws after more than 220,000 people backed a petition.
Under the microscope: Brexit and the disabled community
We can’t escape it: Brexit. Everywhere you look there is breaking news, analysis, theories and more on what is happening. The most important question is: how will Brexit affect the disabled community?
Actress Selma Blair has opened up about living with multiple sclerosis
Last year, actress Selma Blair announced her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Now, she has shared the ‘painful’ truth of life with the condition.
Preparing for Naidex: the importance of disability exhibitions
As the excitement for Naidex builds, we take a look at why disability exhibitions and events are so crucial to promote the advancements being made in the disabled community.
Disabled man and non-disabled girlfriend create YouTube channel to break down stigma
A disabled man and his non-disabled girlfriend have taken to YouTube to show viewers the dynamics of their relationship, to dispel the stigma surrounding their relationship.
Actor Bryan Cranston criticised for playing wheelchair user
Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston has been criticised for playing a wheelchair user in an upcoming movie. Critics are asking whether it is ever right for non-disabled actors to play a disabled role.
On the mountain with Corinne Hutton
Corinne Hutton is as determined as she is motivated. Having recently become the first female quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, she spoke with Enable.