Calling for autism acceptance
Awareness is an essential part of ensuring autistic people get the support they need, but acceptance can hold greater importance, allowing people to feel like they belong in their communities.
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Purple Day: epilepsy around the world
Every year on 26 March, the world turns purple to raise awareness of epilepsy, but this year Purple Day is expanding its reach.
In the kitchen with Healthy Living James
Food blogger James Wythe shares a recipe, discusses his journey with ME, how cooking helped his recovery and his new cookbook.
SPRING STATEMENT: disabled people’s organisations express disappointment at measures
Today (23 March) Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement with multiple measures to try and tackle the current cost of living hike, but many disabled people’s organisations expected greater support for the community in the announcement.
Interview: navigating neurodiversity
After receiving an ADHD diagnosis at 24-years-old, Ellie Middleton is learning about herself while speaking out about neurodiversity.
Disability on screen: Then Barbara Met Alan
This month (March 2022), a disabled cast and crew will take audiences behind the scenes of the disability rights movement that led to the passing of the Disability Discrimination Act in 1995.
HEALTH: Understanding sleep and pain
Sleep is an essential function, allowing our minds and bodies to recharge, develop and heal from illness. Despite its importance, as many as 16 million adults in the UK experience sleepless nights with nearly a quarter having no more than five hours of sleep each night.
FIRST HAND: Mencap Myth Buster Sophie Potter gets ready to rock her socks
This World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), taking place on Monday 21 March 2022, Mencap is asking everyone to Rock Your Socks and help them raise vital funds to support people with a learning disability. World Down Syndrome Day is an inclusive day for everyone, giving us a chance to celebrate and support people with Down syndrome and people with other learning disabilities. Here, Mencap Myth Buster and Rock Your Socks Champion Sophie Potter discusses showing what life with a learning disability really looks like.
Sophie Morgan: Driving Forwards
Reflecting on her life before, during and after her accident and rehabilitation, Sophie Morgan’s memoir Driving Forwards is a raw and intimate look into her personal experiences.
Young carers: taking action
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic young carers are still fighting for support, this March they’re taking action.
Creating inclusive workplaces with actress and consultant Samantha Renke
Culture, accessibility and flexibility all play a vital role in creating an inclusive workplace. Presenter, actress and consultant Samantha Renke has adapted the way she works to suit her needs.
Exploring the transition to college in Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next
Tonight (7 March) a new BBC programme will follow Harvey Price as he makes the transition to college, detailing the challenges, triumphs and the idea of giving up some control as a parent of a disabled child.
Winter Paralympics: what to expect in Beijing
The Winter Paralympics begin with Opening Ceremony on Friday 4 March 2022, here’s what to expect from this year’s Games.
World Hearing Day: to hear for life, listen with care
Each year 3 March marks World Hearing Day, encouraging people to take action and protect their hearing.
Abi Stevens: using art for good with Scope
During October 2021, Scope introduced its first standalone online shop, featuring work with powerful messages from five disabled artists.