Interview: An inclusive toy box with Rosie Boo Lottie Doll
Lottie Dolls has created a new doll that is set to educate more young people about Down’s syndrome.
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Carers Week 2021: Make Care Visible and Valued
The massive contribution unpaid carers make every day across the UK has, eventually, been brought to light due to the pandemic. But, more still needs to be done to support the needs of carers.
Worn out unpaid carers uncertain services they relied on will continue post-pandemic
Figures released for Carers Week 2021 reveal that fewer than one in five unpaid carers are confident the support they received with caring roles will continue following the easing of restrictions.
Regaining independence in the bathroom with the Geberit AquaClean Mera Care
Does a wash/dry toilet really clean you? Geberit are on hand to answer this question and give more information about the wash systems.
Workplace accessibility through technology: How speech recognition helps businesses boost accessibility
Computer software company Nuance are bringing together a panel of experts this June to discover the power of assistive technology.
Government urged to act as disabled people were 60% more likely to lose their job during the pandemic
The Government is being urged to increase support for disabled people as research finds that the pandemic has widened already large gaps in employment rates and pay between disabled people and non-disabled people.
Let’s talk disability, sex and LGBTQ+ education this Pride Month
This Pride Month, it’s time to change conversations around sex, disability and the LGBTQ+ community.
Volunteers Week 2021: Owen Thomas on adapting his volunteering style during lockdown
Exploring in nature to befriending the elderly in his local community, volunteering opportunities has seen Owen Thomas helping others and raising awareness of disability.
Invacare announces new sponsorship plans for Küschall with Paralympic athletes
Mobility product manufacturer Invacare announces that elite British Paralympic athletes Hannah Cockroft MBE and Nathan Maguire will become sponsored for its premium active wheelchair brand, Küschall.
Politics: Calls for evidence on the access to elected office
With the need for greater representation in politics, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Disability has launched a call for evidence on access to elected office.
Celebrating superheroes with the Sunnybank Trust
This week (1-6 June) the Sunnybank Trust is celebrating the bravery of its members with a series of activities and events.
Volunteers Week 2021: Thines Ganeshamoorthy on using his voice to change the future for disabled people
Volunteering since he was a teenager, Thines Ganeshamoorthy credits his experience of giving back to the local community and charities for helping to find his voice and transition into his dream career.
Volunteers Week 2021: Charities say thank you to dedicated volunteers
Being a volunteer comes with personal and professional positives, alongside getting to work, support, and communicate with members of your local community. After a challenging year for disabled volunteers, charities take the time to show their gratitude.
£1.2 million has been invested in a global effort to stop multiple sclerosis on World MS Day 2021
New multiple sclerosis projects – including three pioneering studies in the UK – are set to have £1.2 million invested as part of a global effort to stop the disease.
Health: period pants brand WUKA breaks taboos with new campaign
On World Menstrual Health Day, WUKA is challenging everyone to break taboos that exist around periods with an inclusive campaign.