Leading Lady Parts left out disability in short film about discrimination
The advent of #MeToo and #TimesUp and worldwide awareness of harassment and discrimination, particularly in the entertainment industry, has hit a lot of headlines recently….
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NHS England is set to make autism and learning disability a priority over next ten years
The news that NHS England is preparing to make learning disabilities and autism a clinical priority has been positively received from organisations and the public…
Five top tips for planning a test drive at One Big Day Harrogate
Taking a test drive is the best way to become familiar with a vehicle and find out if it is suitable for your needs. Did…
Research reveals benefits of exercise for improved mental health
Doing just 45 minutes of exercise, three to five times a week, can have a positive impact on mental health according to a new study….
Pet therapy: it’s a dog’s life with Doug the Pug
There is no denying the healing power of animals – the purr of a kitten or cuddles from a puppy can be magical. We all know…
Start-up tackling disability stereotypes launched by Paralympian Gold-medal winner
Former Paralympic swimmer, Liz Johnson has started a new business venture set to challenge assumptions about the role disabled people can play in the job…
Satoshi Sugie on the next generation of power chairs
We caught up in an exclusive interview with Satoshi Sugie, founder and CEO of WHILL, a former Nissan employee who took his car design skills to…
Campaign for British Sign Language to become a GCSE underway
Schoolboy Daniel Jillings has been campaigning for the UK to introduce a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) before the next general election. INCLUSIVE LEARNING…
No place like home – accessible housing
Independent living might sound like a dream, but finding housing that suits your individual needs can be a challenge. It can seem like an endless…
New figures show dementia is now the leading cause of death for women in Scotland
Population figures released from the National Records of Scotland show dementia and Alzheimer’s have overtaken heart disease as the most common cause of death for…
Jonnie Peacock meets competition winners ahead of the Superhero Tri event 2018
Superheroes assemble! Ahead of the upcoming 2018 Superhero Tri part of the Superhero Series, Double Paralympic, World and European 100m Champion Jonnie Peacock has thrown a…
On the call sheet – 104 film is a pioneer of disability cinema
“We work around the principle that we’re enabling the disabled voice,” says Alex Usborne, who was recently awarded an MBE for pioneering disability filmmaking. He…
Our pick of the European Championships’ Festival 2018 events in Glasgow
Festival 2018 is the cultural side of the first European Championships taking place in Glasgow this summer. Alongside the sporting calendar, which runs from 2-12 August,…
Evolve 21 introduce first inclusive fitness app for all abilities worldwide
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are paramount regardless of ability. For people living with limited mobility it can be stressful or daunting to exercise…
The loneliness epidemic that is affecting disabled people
The government has appointed the world’s first Minister for Loneliness, Tracey Crouch, and according to Sense, half the disabled people in the UK are lonely….