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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.
Interview: Access to elected office with Pam Duncan-Glancy
Currently, just five members of UK parliament have declared a disability, totalling 0.8 per cent of the commons, leaving 22 per cent of the UK population without a strong political voice. Emma Storr investigates what more needs to be done.
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.
Processing social anxiety as the UK reopens post-pandemic
The course of the coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly caused stress and anxiety for millions of people, but as restrictions ease, a new wave of social anxiety is preventing some from returning to normal life.
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.
Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games: Getting confident with Will Bayley
As Team GB prepare to represent at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Paralympian Will Bayley talks about the importance of the Games.
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.
Applications for Changing Places £30 million funding pot now open with councils urged to apply
Councils are now being urged to apply for a share of a £30 million funding pot to install Changing Places Toilets in public places and tourist attractions.
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.
Destigmatise schizophrenia this National Schizophrenia Awareness Day
One of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, schizophrenia is continually vilified. As the conversations around mental health advance, schizophrenia should come to the forefront.
Clinically vulnerable children and children living with at-risk adults to be offered COVID-19 vaccination
Children aged 12 and over who are classed as clinically vulnerable or living with at-risk adults will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine after Health Secretary Sajid Javid accepts the advice of scientific advisers.