Europe’s largest funfair goes autism friendly this festive season
The Irn Bru Carnival, based in Glasgow’s city centre, is Europe’s largest indoor funfair set to run two autism friendly sessions.
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Raising awareness with Special Olympics ambassador Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger has been a Special Olympics (SO) ambassador since 2013. We caught up with actress, TV personality and equality activist to find out what…
Embracing our differences with Nikki Lilly
YouTube sensation, CBBC star and Junior Bake Off winner, Nikki Lilly is living the dream life of most 14-year-olds. Unlike her peers, Nikki has already had 38 operations…
Combating loneliness at Christmas
It is estimated that nearly half of working age disabled people in the UK are chronically lonely, saying they always or often feel lonely. The pressure to socialise during…
CPISRA preparing to hold inaugural outdoor recreation camp for adults with cerebral palsy
CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) to hold inaugural outdoor recreation camp for adults with cerebral palsy and related neurological conditions.
Paul McCartney shows sign language music video at concert
On Friday night (14 December) we were lucky enough to see Sir Paul McCartney at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
Animal therapy: how caring for horses improves cerebral palsy
It is no secret that animal therapy is a powerful tool for many people worldwide. Be it supporting physical, learning, sensory disabilities, or mental health…
Sarah Gordy becomes first person with Down’s syndrome to be awarded honorary degree
Actress, Sarah Gordy, has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Nottingham – the first person with Down’s syndrome to be given the…
Scottish Government announces funding to close the disability employment gap
Yesterday (11 December) the Scottish Government announced an additional £6 million to reduce the disability employment gap and child poverty in Scotland.
Support from Blatchford: Discover how Mini BladeXT has helped Izzy
NHS England has approved funding for specialist sports prosthesis for children who have suffered limb loss or for those who were born with a limb…
Chatting charity with Sir Stelios
Last month, the prestigious Stelios Award chose it’s 2018 winner. The award celebrates the best talent and most innovative ideas from disabled entrepreneurs across the…
Discover how life-changing technology has transformed Becky’s life
NHS England has approved the funding of Microprocessor controlled knees (MPKs) for patients in England living with above knee, through knee and hip disarticulation amputations.
Independent Living Fund encourages young disabled people to #TrySomethingNew
Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young disabled people to try something new.
Worldwide spotlight during International Day of Disabled Persons 2018
To celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons, we spotlight the countries improving care, understanding, and inclusivity for disabled people worldwide.
Purple Light Up on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) businesses and people everywhere are going purple to show solidarity with disabled people.