BarrierFree Holidays in Germany
Germany is so much more than just its big cities. Prepare to be amazed by the country’s breathtaking natural beauty, which ranges from the tranquil…
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Steve Ingham CBE joins Business Disability Forum as new Chair
Steve Ingham, former CEO of PageGroup, has become the new chair of Business Disability Forum (BDF). He will take over from BDF’s current chair, Steve Miller, after stepping…
New body positive film, ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’, hits the screens
The film follows the filmmaker, Ella Glendining’s, journey to find another person with a disability and body that looks like hers.
Never too late for a new chapter
In her first of a new, regular column, Samantha Renke explores the power of new beginnings
MONEY: Your pension explained
Building a pension can help you have a more stable future, and you can get money towards your pension even if you’re out of work for long periods of time.
Interview: Paralympian Hannah Cockroft discusses the importance of disability representation in sport ahead of the BT Sport FA Disability Cup coverage
Never been done before, now in its fifth year the FA Disability Cup is set to be covered live and fully accessible for the first time on BT Sport. Set to host coverage of the Cup, five-time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft speaks to Enable.
BBC research has highlighted that disabled people have been forgotten during the pandemic
Research carried out by the BBC of over 3,300 deaf and disabled people shows the lasting impact of the pandemic on the disabled community.
Shielding set to come to an end for millions as roadmap out of pandemic gets underway
For an estimated four million people shielding across England and Wales, today marks the last day the most clinically vulnerable people are being advised to shield.
The UK Government is calling on disabled people to share their experiences to help shape national strategy
In a bid to help determine the Prime Minister’s upcoming National Strategy for Disabled People, disabled people are being asked to share their experiences.
Accessible services to make your day trip with ease
There are a range of products and services available to ensure you can move from A to B with ease. From Shell to Changing Places, let’s get accessible.
BBC celebrating month-long season of disability awareness to mark the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act
The BBC is set to raise awareness of disability throughout November with a series of dramas, documentaries, news packages and discussions.
INTERVIEW: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act with RNIB
In 2010 the Equality Act was enacted into law by Parliament to legally protect people against discrimination. The RNIB discuss the Act ten years on.
Sisters call for disability awareness training for public facing staff members after negative experience at Alton Towers
Two sisters have launched a petition calling for public facing staff members to get disability awareness training after discrimination at Alton Towers.
Communication through art as UCA postgraduate works with the disabled community
The University of the Creative Arts has launched their postgraduate students’ projects online, with one student working with the disabled community.
Warnings that people with learning disabilities and/or autism may be delayed in getting out of asylums due to pandemic
Mencap and CBF warn that the pressures of COVID is causing more delays to people with a learning disability and/or autism getting out of modern-day asylums.