National disability charity publishes 16th edition of Easy News
The latest edition of Easy News, the world’s first easy read news magazine, is published today by national disability charity United Response. This …
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In the Realm of Others, a major exhibition by artists with profound intellectual impairment
In the Realm of Others is a new collaboration between Project Art Works and De La Warr Pavilion intended to question perceptions about the process of m…
Share your views on news articles featuring active disabled people
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS), supported by Sport England, is embarking on a new multi-stage research project. The aim is to improv…
Enjoy 10% off at Forest Holidays in a fully accessible cabin
Forest Holidays have 9 wonderful locations across the UK, all set exclusively on Forestry Commission land. The accommodation is the last word in lu…
Pioneering Police Placement Programme Reaps Rewards in Wandsworth
Metropolitan police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe visited Leonard Cheshire Disability’s Randall Close day centre to celebrate the success of a pi…
Chickenshed Presents TWO by Jim Cartwright
Over the course of a single evening in a typical local pub, prepare to become intimately acquainted with your less than genial hosts, and the colourful…
Prime Minister Honours Liverpool FC Foundation Wheelchair Coach
A 39 year old football enthusiast who has overcome his disabilities to train as a football coach and help other wheelchair users to enjoy the sport he …
Choice Unlimited National Event Coming to Stockport
Stockport Mayor and community of organisations come together to support disabled people, older people and carers at Choice Unlimited event! We p…
Sandcastle Waterpark Needs You
Sandcastle Waterpark are looking for a family to visit and provide a review of the accessible features to highlight any ways in which they can improve …
Euan’s Guide Accessible Fringe Award – Shortlist Announced!
The voting has now closed and the Euan's Guide Accessible Fringe award 2015 shortlist has been announced! Accessible Shows Abnormally Funny People G…
Wimbledon Champion Serves Cake for Charity
Wimbledon 2015 Wheelchair Ladies’ Doubles champion Jordanne Whiley has ‘served’ up a cake to urge people across the country to get baking and help prov…
Upright ‘Mobility Scooter’ Could Revolutionise Life for Disabled People
A British inventor could be set to revolutionise the lives of the disabled and elderly whose only choice up until now has been to use a walker, wheelch…
Stamping Out Disability Hate Crime
The BBC is currently leading a month-long season of films exploring the lives of young disabled people. By Justin Tomlinson MP I was very pleased…
The Stelios Award 2015 Creating Opportunities For Disables Entrepreneurs
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and Leonard Cheshire Disability are pleased to invite applications for the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2015 worth…
Disability Confident campaign celebrates 2 years of success
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith hails changing attitudes of UK business towards disabled staff. The changing attitudes of UK businesse…
Cribs for Kids – Handy donates all money from crib building orders to The British Association for Adoption and Fostering
On-demand cleaning and DIY services provider, Handy (www.handy.com), has launched a charitable relationship with The British Association for Adoption a…
Making an Impact the Motivation Way
Bristol-based international charity, Motivation launch their first ever Impact Report, providing a snapshot of their global influence and work supporti…
Vote Now! Euan’s Guide Launches Edinburgh Fringe Award
Euan’s Guide, the disabled access review charity, has announced awards for a show and venue that are doing something outstanding to include disabled au…
Jonnie Peacock calls on fans to join him in supporting National Paralympic Day
Paralympic Champion Jonnie Peacock is the latest star name to call on the British public to show their support for the Paralympics by joining celebrati…
The National Diversity Awards Announce 2015 Shortlist
Charities and Role Models from across the UK will gather at the breathtaking Anglican Cathedral on September 18th 2015 for The National Diversity Award…
US Ambassador Hosts Send-Off For Special Olympics GB
Athletes selected for the World Games in LA gathered last night to enjoy the hospitality of The US Ambassador in London. The Special Olympics Great …
Dwarf Sports Association UK urges people with dwarfism and restricted growth to complete national survey
The Dwarf Sports Association UK (DSAuk) has launched their first National Sport and Physical Activity Survey, which aims to help increase the number of…
How Remap Got Gamer Brendon Back Online
Computer games whizz kid, Brendon, lost the ability to play when his muscular dystrophy progressed and he didn’t have the finger strength to use a stan…
Channel 4 to broadcast the best of the action from National Paralympic Day
Sports fans can tune in to catch all the action from National Paralympic Day 2015 when Channel 4 broadcast highlights from an incredible day of activit…
Help for parents to ensure their disabled child doesn’t miss out on free early years’ education
Legal resource for parents makes sure disabled children don’t miss out on early years’ education A new guide launched today, Monday 6th July, by leg…