Why we Wouldn’t Change a Thing this Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Today (1 October) marks the start of Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month, and charity Wouldn’t Change a Thing are going creative to highlight the condition.
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Let’s talk about dementia on World Alzheimer’s Day 2020
On World Alzheimer’s Day, it’s time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, people living with the condition, carers and the fight for a cure.
Making memories with Music Mirrors
We all have that one song that fills us with joy, and transports us back in time. Music and sound can have a powerful impact on us, and it has become the latest technique used to care for those living with dementia.
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.
Share your experience of booking tickets to gigs
Live music accessibility campaigners Attitude is Everything want to hear from deaf and disabled music lovers UK-wide to find out more about their experience when…
Live music with international performers for disabled children and their families
On Sunday 13 March award-winning arts charity Create presents a day of music for disabled children and their families. As part of its annual creative:space…
Hozier and Kodaline announced for Able2UK disability awareness concert, Glasgow
Hozier has been confirmed as the headline act for ABLE2UK – The Accessible Concert 2016. Irish rockers Kodaline will join Hozier plus other special acts…
Radio 1’s Big Weekend gains ‘CredAbility’ for Disabled Customers
Radio 1’s Big Weekend Festival has become the latest recipient of the CredAble Provider Quality Mark- awarded to organisations that can demonstrate a commitment to quality…
Academy Music Group and Live Nation festivals welcome the first national Access Card with Nimbus Disability
Academy Music Group (AMG) venues across the UK have endorsed and introduced the national Access Card scheme from Nimbus Disability, the tool to connect disabled customers with the service…
First ever music festival for people with a learning disability comes to New Forest
Event: New Forest Spectrum Dates: 10-12 July 2015 Venue: Lyndhurst, New Forest Tickets: £80 for one-day ticket; £120 for 3 days including camping + carers and under 12s go free! Website: www.newforestspectrum.org…
Matthew sees Chili Peppers live
A 25 year-old care worker in Twickenham, has helped a young disabled man experience the thrill of live music for the first time. Lara Naqvi…
Nimbus launches the first national access card for disabled people
The newly-introduced Access Card is designed to easily and discreetly let businesses know the specific needs of disabled visitors. One of the major issues facing…
Lonely New Year as lack of provision for people with a learning disability revealed by survey of UK music venues
1 in 4 people with a learning disability spend less than an hour a day outside their homes Ahead of New Years Eve, Mencap did…
Jake Bugg and David Gray headline the return of Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions
TWO OF TODAY’S BEST BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTISTS APPEAR FOR THE CHARITY AT UNION CHAPEL ON 22ND AND 23RD OCTOBER Sessions at Union Chapel, Islington,…
SIA celebrates official Anniversary with Travis
During a year full of celebrations, the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) will once more team up with Travis to mark their official 40th Anniversary. On…