What’s on: Virtual merry Christmas
The festive season will look different this year, but that shouldn’t dampen your spirits. This year’s virtual events mean Christmas will be more accessible.
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Accessible Holiday Escapes shortlisted for top rural award thanks to accessible website
A family-run company from North Wales is in the running to be named one of the best rural businesses in the UK after being shortlisted for a Rural Business Award.
Enable at the BAFTAs: Jim LeBrecht on the summer camp that championed disability in the 1970s
Jim LeBrecht, who has spina bifida, is reminiscing a summer like no other in Netflix’s Crip Camp. Here he chats recognition from BAFTA and making the doc.
Mental health: Half of people using mental health services in Scotland feel worse now than at the start of coronavirus pandemic
New research involving people with mental health problems has revealed that half say their mental health has deteriorated since the start of the pandemic.
Disabled parking disruption: Petitioning for rights
Disability lifestyle vlogger and wheelchair user Gem Hubbard is campaignig to stop disabled parking bays being blocked off with seats and tables.
Enable at the BAFTAs: Director Bim Ajadi talks connecting D/deaf and hearing communities through film
Director, Bim Ajadi has paved the way for D/deaf and hearing actors to connect. Now, Bim is being recognised for his film Here/Not Here by BAFTA.
Tech for Life: Business Disability Forum calls for new model to ease access to assistive technology
Business Disability Forum is calling for the introduction of a new ‘tech for life’ model, becuase technology should go beyond employment or education.
Changing Places: Implementing a human right
Changing Places reveal the need for more facilities and the new legislation making a difference for some of the 14.1 million disabled people in the UK.
COVID-19: Taking pride in the positives
In a time where it was hard to see the positives, three charities highlight the extra support they put in place and what they have learned.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sir Tom Hunter speaks to Enable about donating £1million to Alzheimer’s charities and his personal connection to the illness
Enable speaks to Sir Tom about donating £1m for demenita, the power of positive news and his hopes for a treatment breakthrough in the future.
Enable at the BAFTAs: Director Jordan Hogg’s journey to change perceptions of disability behind the screen
Boasting over 150 hours of broadcast TV credits, director Jordan Hogg speaks to Lorne Gillies about being awarded BAFTA Breakthrough 2020.
Reframing Disability: BBC to host LinkedIn Live discussions to mark 25 anniversary of British Disability Rights Act
Celebrating the 25 anniversary of the British Disability Rights Act, the BBC will host a series of high-level conversations on LinkedIn Live this Thursday.
Enable at the BAFTA’s: Writer and comedian Tim Renkow discusses his flashlight to success
Recognised as part of the BAFTA Breakthrough group, writer and comedian Tim Renkow speaks about the importance of recognition and challenging percptions.
Deaf teacher recognised for being a fantastic role model with esteemed award
A profoundly deaf maths teacher has won a national teaching award, being recognised for her outstanding performance with a class of hearing children.
Enable at the BAFTAs: BAFTA Breakthrough Talent 2020 celebrating disabled creatives
UK and USA participants have been revealed as part of the BAFTA’s 2020 BAFTA Breakthrough, supported by Netflix, celebrating diversity.