INTERVIEW: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act with RNIB
In 2010 the Equality Act was enacted into law by Parliament to legally protect people against discrimination. The RNIB discuss the Act ten years on.
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WheelPower Challenge: Sam’s 1,000 miles for £1,000
In October, cycling enthusiast Sam Smuts is taking on an epic cycling challenge to raise vital funds for WheelPower, who support wheelchair sports.
Mencap and Virgin Money break fundraising record and raise awareness of learning disabilities
Through their charity of the year partnership, learning disability charity Mencap and Virgin Money have raised over £440,000 including gift aid.
Catchpoint, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, is back and looking for teams of two to take part
12 Yard Productions are casting for the action packed, physical game show Catchpoint, hosted by Paddy McGuinness.
INTERVIEW: Inclusion on the screen with the cast of S.A.M
A new film is celebrating disability and sexuality by breaking down stereotypes and barriers. We speak to the cast and writers behind S.A.M.
Making your mark during World Cerebral Palsy Day 2020
Each year, 6 October marks the global movement by, of and for people with cerebral palsy, their families and supporters on World Cerebral Palsy Day.
Sisters call for disability awareness training for public facing staff members after negative experience at Alton Towers
Two sisters have launched a petition calling for public facing staff members to get disability awareness training after discrimination at Alton Towers.
Concerns that Scottish introduction of Down’s syndrome screening test will see rise in abortions
There are concerns that the number of babies with Down’s syndrome aborted in Scotland will rise following a decision announced by the government.
Disability Rights UK writes an open letter to MPs ahead of the Coronavirus Act debate
Disability Rights UK has written an open letter to all MPs calling on them to restore the rights of disabled people in the debate on the Coronavirus Act.
Bring in Purple Passports and extend furlough to stop jobs crisis for disabled people says Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire says the government should introduce Purple Passports and extend furlough to avoid a winter jobs crisis for disabled people.
New guide introduced to provide better communication for the D/deaf and HoH community during COVID-19
Hearing loss experts Clear Living have launched two visual guides featuring guidance and tips for improved communication for the D/deaf and HoH community.
New plan introduced to protect care homes from coronavirus over winter
A new Adult Social Care Winter Plan has been announced to support care homes from contracting coronavirus during the winter months.
Warnings that people with learning disabilities and/or autism may be delayed in getting out of asylums due to pandemic
Mencap and CBF warn that the pressures of COVID is causing more delays to people with a learning disability and/or autism getting out of modern-day asylums.
Baking as therapy explains new Great British Bake Off Contestant as 2020 contestants revealed
The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) is back and the 2020 contestants have been revealed, with one budding baker joining the tent with a disability.
The digital festival breaking down labels and barriers
No Labels No Walls + We Are One Festival 2020 festival has arrived to break down barriers, and is the culmination of collaboration in the time of COVID-19.