Getting prepared for the 45th Naidex event in March
Naidex, Europe’s most established event dedicated to the future of disability and independent living, is back for its 45th anniversary on the 26 and 27 of March 2019, at Birmingham’s NEC!
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Disability inclusion campaign supported by Microsoft, Barclays, and Fujitsu
Leading software and digital companies Microsoft, Barclays, and Fujitsu are some of the first global employers to sign up to The Valuable 500, a new disability inclusion commitment.
One third of young carers are experiencing stress, new research reveals
Today (31 January) is Young Carers Awareness Day, and a new survey has revealed that young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than their peers without caring responsibilities.
The truth about childhood arthritis
Arthritis is often thought of as an inevitable part of the ageing process. However, for those diagnosed as children, society’s trivialisation of what is often a hidden disability can be the hardest part.
Join Kit Harington for a cup of tea, all in the name of charity
Game of Thrones’ very own Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is auctioning off the chance to join him for tea, and VIP access to his new play in London.
Accessible days out in the UK
We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to action packed days out. Even better, many of them are accessible. Get yourself booked in for this little lot during your days off.
Actor James Moore wins National Television Award
Actor James Moore, who has cerebral palsy, won a National Television Award on Tuesday (22 January) for his role in soap Emmerdale
Inclusive coding with braille courses from Apple
Everyone Can Code, this is the pioneering message from global technology brand, Apple.
Accessibility in the air: Come fly with me
Spreading your wings and travelling to far off lands has never been more accessible. Now, even more airports are banding together to promote inclusive travel so disabled adventurers can experience the wonders of air travel.
Blood test could discover Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms begin
Scientists have said that a blood test could detect Alzheimer’s over a decade before symptoms begin to show.
Voice dictation: Why type when you can talk?
Messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a dictation feature, making the app more accessible for disabled users.
MPs back petition to stop online hate crime against disabled people
MPs want the government to give disabled people protection under new hate crime laws after more than 220,000 people backed a petition.
Steph and Dom on Cannabis
The debate into medicinal cannabis has dominated the headlines, with thousands of people calling for a change in the law. Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker are preparing to let the nation into their lives as they discover the pros and cons of medicinal cannabis for their epileptic son, Max.
Calling for accessibility on the high street
Last year the inaugural Purple Tuesday event took place. The day highlighted the power of the purple pound. But, more needs to be done.
Under the microscope: Brexit and the disabled community
We can’t escape it: Brexit. Everywhere you look there is breaking news, analysis, theories and more on what is happening. The most important question is: how will Brexit affect the disabled community?