Media Trust in partnership with ITV News Announces Regional Finalist for the ‘Breaking Into News’ Competition
Media Trust in partnership ITV News has today announced the finalists for ‘Breaking Into News’ a nationwide initiative to discover up a…
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Interview: Wheelchair Fencer, Jonathan Collins talks about his new book ‘Into The Frame’
Jonathan Collins, who’s 29, is a wheelchair fencer who has won medals at the point of his sword but feels his sport is unknown and overlooked by the p…
A new festival celebrating diversity is coming to venues around Glasgow City Centre this August
A new festival celebrating diversity and equality is coming to venues around Glasgow City Centre this year on 9th-10th August. We are One festival …
David Williamson’s 30 in 30 challenge
On Saturday three times HBSA Disabled Sportsperson of the year David Williamson completed an incredible 30 wheelchair marathons in 30 days – something…
Nations Confirmed For Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2021
The announcements were made across the tournament’s official social media channels, we saw each of the eight individual nations revealed with a unique…
Third Disability Pride attracts 3,000 people
The third annual Disability Pride Brighton event was a smash hit, attracting more than 3,000 people last Sunday. The event, hosted on Hove Lawns, i…
Survation Poll: Majority of business leaders apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to senior positions
A Survation poll commissioned by executive search firm Inclusive Boards has revealed that the majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recr…
Countryside Access In Yorkshire – Who Is Your Winner?
A Yorkshire charity is urging people to nominate countryside sites and attractions across the county going the extra mile to improve access for disabl…
Guide to Accessible Theatres in London
London is known around the world for its rich and illustrious relationship with theatre. It encompasses over 230 theatres and is home to the renowned …
HomeToGo reveals the 19 UK cities with the greatest share of wheelchair-accessible accommodation
For travellers with disabilities, finding the right holiday accommodation is vital. So where are the best places to visit? HomeToGo’s data reveals tha…
Lifetime achievement award for research into the understanding and treatment of MS
The MS International Federation (MSIF) is delighted to announce that Professor Catherine Lubetzki, seminal in her field, is the 2019 winner of the Cha…
Apply today for your chance to appear on Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas
We are on the search for crafters to take part in the new series, which will be filmed between August and October. We are filming 15 crafty competiti…
New Study Reveals The Most (And Least) Accessible Cities For Disability Travellers in Europe
New research from comparethemarket.com evaluates 38 of Europe’s capital cities from a traveller’s perspective to determine which are the most accessi…
The Rough Guide To Accessible Britain Is Searching For A Rough Guide Reporter
Calling all adventure seeking families, heritage explorers and all those in search of fun and great outings; the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is …
Tech and care industries unite to unveil case for a deal which could transform the learning disability sector
A new report is being launched in Parliament today setting out the case for a deal for the learning disability sector, focusing on realising the …
Parallel will host its first regional event in partnership with the Uni of Nottingham for 2020
Parallel is the world’s first inclusive mass participation event, with disability at the heart of the experience. The award-winning event welcomes all…
Remember the minister who suggested Britain should make life tougher for disabled people?
Remember the MP who, talking about disabled Britons, said, “Let’s put their medical supplies at risk, squeeze their essential NHS resources, and take …
A Flying Start with Nike FlyEase
Sport never stands still and Nike recently launched their FlyEase running shoe with a distinctive heal zip, making it that bit easier for athletes wit…
Breaking Down Barriers With Team Ladybugs
Having completed 50+ triathlons over the years, including at five World Series events, Team Ladybugs are out to show that triathlon is a sport for eve…
One Big Day Exeter returns for 2019
One Big Day at Westpoint Exeter is giving disabled motorists and their friends and families the chance to find out all they need to know about the Mot…
Students celebrate achievement at graduation event
A group of students are celebrating their achievement after graduating from a course that prepares them for the workplace. Ace@Optalis is a course …
Pedal power for Mack’s Challenge
Staff and students from Derwen College in Shropshire have successfully completed a cycle challenge around Lake Vyrnwy to raise funds for the college. …
The summer holidays are sorted with The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain
With the summer holidays finally approaching, it’s time to plan some great days out for the whole family to enjoy with the help of the Rough Guide to …
National Express strengthens commitment to inclusive and accessible travel
The UK’s largest coach operator, National Express, is strengthening its commitment to create an accessible service inclusive of all customers and…
Derwen College top techies take on IT Challenge
Two talented computer whizzes from Shropshire’s Derwen College competed at the national IT Challenge in Ipswich last week. Students Jamie Bullock a…