Disabled teen who got thousands learning BSL in lockdown to return for Christmas special
Teenager Tyrese Dibba is set to return for a one-off Christmas special lesson to get people learning British Sign Language (BSL).
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Calls for government action tackling healthcare inequalities faced by people with a learning disability during pandemic
A new report from Mencap reveals unacceptable healthcare inequalities and discrimination during the pandemic towards people with a learning disability.
The Sunnybank Trust launches radio show to address lockdown loneliness
Those with learning disabilities are disproportionately affected by the restrictions and new way of living. The Sunnybank Trust is helping to promote inclusion one radio show at a time.
INTERVIEW: Changing perceptions of disability through education
As lockdown reached Uganda, the impacts of COVID-19 on education and disabled children were felt across the country.
Motivation All-Stars appeal raises over £400,000 so disabled children in Uganda can get education
On International Day of People with Disabilities, charity Motivation is celebrating the generous supporters who raised more than £400,000 to fund a new education and sport programme for disabled children in Uganda.
The future of inclusion: BBC reveals their Creative Diversity commitments on and off screen
Editor Lorne attended a BBC webinar to discover how the organisation is changing internally and within the industry to improve diversity representation.
IDPWD: Breaking down barriers
Each year, 3 December marks International Day of People with Disabilities, a United Nations-sanctioned day celebrated worldwide. This year, hidden disabilities and the impact of the coronavirus on isolation and mental health are in the spotlight.
RNIB reimagines fairy tale to highlight the lack of disabled role-models in children’s books
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has reimagined a classic fairy tale to highlight the need for more disability representation in children’s literature.
River Island commits to helping UK children’s charity give disabled children a wonderful Christmas
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.
INTERVIEW: Celebrating Christmas with Accessible Advent campaign creator, Ginny Butcher
Tucking into your advent calendar, one disability campaigner is changing the way we celebrate the Christmas countdown with #AccessibleAdvent changing perceptions of accessibility across the land.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge: Making double the impact when supporting disabled children
Supporters of Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children can double their donation over the festive period, during the Big Christmas Challenge taking place this week.
Accessible services to make your day trip with ease
There are a range of products and services available to ensure you can move from A to B with ease. From Shell to Changing Places, let’s get accessible.
INTERVIEW: Breaking the silence of locked in syndrome with director, Xavier Alford
In an honest, intimately raw documentary, director Xavier Alford opens up about a rare condition, here he speaks about Locked In: Breaking the Silence.
Know Your Rights on Carers Rights Day 2020
Cares Rights Day is an annual event ensuring you are supported. Ruby Peacock, from Carers UK speaks to Enable about this year’s event.
What does Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review mean for the disabled community?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his Spending Review, determining how much is to be spent on public services and the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.