Fitzpatrick and Kehoe storm to silver in Paralympics
Menna Fitzpatrick revealed a unique way of coping with the pressure after winning women’s VI super-combined silver at the Paralympics PyeongChang 2018 with guide Jennifer…
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An interview with Scotswoman of the Year: Sally Magnusson
The Evening Times’ Scotswoman of the Year is an award given to celebrate the unique accomplishments of women across Scotland, especially the unsung women who…
Finding your voice with VocaliD
What would you do if your voice was permanently taken from you? Over ten million people live with voicelessness due to illness or degenerative conditions…
The story of Braille
When a three-year-old boy lost his eyesight after an accident in 1812, nobody could have predicted the benefits this incident would have for the visually…
Inside Hollywood: Introducing the Bionic Actress Angel Giuffria
Outside the film industry bubble the question on everyone’s lips is: why are so many non-disabled actors playing disabled parts? Angel Giuffria may not yet…
Let’s hope Hollywood stars start using “inclusion riders”
“I have two words for you: inclusion rider,” said Frances McDormand at the end of her Oscars speech when she won Best Actress. Inclusion rider/equity…
More than 3,000 younger people with MS living in care homes for the elderly
New research from the MS Society has found that thousands of younger people affected by the condition in England are not receiving sufficient support –…
Disability representation wins big at the Oscars
The glitz and glam of the Academy Awards may be fading this morning, but the night was full of powerful messages about inclusive and representation…
March’s autism-friendly screenings
It might officially be spring but with the weather showing no signs of relenting with the Beast from the East, we’re not banking on sun…
The best books by writers with disabilities
Curling up with a good book is one of the life’s greatest joys.
Meet Duke the retriever with a 3D prosthetic
The advancements being made with prosthetics and technology are incredible, from bionic limbs helping kids walk again to electric skin. But what about our furry…
How to make clubbing more inclusive
Going out with friends, enjoying live music or dancing in a nightclub are some of life’s pleasures. Clubs are now opening their doors to those…
Beat the winter blues and book yourself an accessible holiday
Still feeling shocked that we’re in 2018 already? There’s no denying that the start of the year can be a pretty gloomy – so dust…
What it’s like to be LGBTQ+ and disabled
February marks LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK as we look back at the history of gay rights, the progress we’ve made, and the progress…
The Maori language is starting disability discussions
Talking about disability can, at times, make people feel uncomfortable and worried they will offend. More countries should follow the path of the Maori language…