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,…
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Celebrating diversity during New York Fashion Week 2018
The world of fashion is slowly taking steps to inclusion of all body shapes and sizes. During this year’s legendary New York Fashion Week disabled…
Channel 4 is highlighting the abusive comments left online to make people aware of their actions
Specially edited adverts that appear across Channel 4 have been edited to feature abusive comments posted about actors involved. The new adverts will be screened…
Disability Equality Scotland has raised concerns over the lack of public toilets
The decline in the number of public toilets across Scotland risks to discriminate against disabled people says charity, Disability Equality Scotland. MAINTAINED Scottish charity, Disability…
Disability representation in the media fails again as non-disabled actor cast as Elephant Man
An upcoming BBC drama adaptation of the Elephant Man is being heavily criticised for casting a non-disabled actor as the lead part. CASTING Stranger Things…
Nearly half of disabled people say they feel excluded from society
Recent figures reveal that 49 per cent of disabled people feel excluded from society in their day-to-day lives. REPORT Disability charity Scope recently launched their…
NHS England is set to make autism and learning disability a priority over next ten years
The news that NHS England is preparing to make learning disabilities and autism a clinical priority has been positively received from organisations and the public…
What will be achieved from the Global Disability Summit in 2018?
In a bid to address disability and improve the lives of millions of people across the world, the UK will today (24 July) host the…
Don’t underestimate the power of confidence
“I didn’t really have any disabled role models when I was younger, I can remember reading magazines and watching television and never really seeing anyone…
The importance of disability led theatre
Creativity is a wonderful gift and it’s being accessibly shared on stages across Britain. Lorne Gillies stands under the bright stage lights to see how…
Life outside the medical ward
After an accident or diagnosis, the four walls of a hospital room may become your lifeline. The constant medical assurance, guidance, and information keeps you…
It’s time to talk about therapy
Adjusting to life after acquiring a disability can be challenging, especially if you feel like there’s no one you can talk to who understands. We…
Happy 70th Birthday NHS
Our National Health Service celebrates its 70th anniversary today. We look at how far it has come and what’s next as Theresa May has announced…
Disability in the Spotlight: Lost Voice Guy wins Britain’s Got Talent
The winner of Britain’s Got Talent has been announced and it is a triumph for the disabled community. Lee Ridley, known by his stage name…
Deaf actor Millicent Simmonds wows in A Quiet Place
A Quiet Place is a subtle and nuanced horror movie that turns disability on its head. Casting rising star and deaf actor Millicent Simmonds was…