Columnist Ruby Jones: The problem with being disabled and inspirational
The term ‘inspiration’ is thrown around with reference to people to look up to or aspire to be like. This could be someone famous or it could even be …
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Medal Glory For GB As Curtain Falls On Special Olympics World Game Games 2019
The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will draw a close this evening amid a flurry of medals for the Great Britain team. The GB team will co…
Singing Hands UK speaks up about accessible signing and World Down Syndrome Day
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day we interviewed Singing Hands UK, a YouTube channel created by Suzanne and Tracey - parents of disabled children …
Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
Every year World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21 March and is a global awareness event, celebrating Down’s syndrome and focus on a particular is…
Sainsbury’s and Omnicom Announce Firm Commitment to Disability Inclusion
Sainsbury’s and Omnicom have today demonstrated their commitment to disability inclusion by announcing they have become members of The Valuable 500, a…
Guide to Easter Breaks this Spring
With Easter just around the corner, there’s still time to book a short break with your family. A few days away can be a real boost, providing the oppo…
Make A Free Will with Scullion Law
We are delighted to offer everyone aged 55* and over a FREE WILL in aid of Marie Curie. We offer award winning legal guidance and representation to cl…
Pharmacy2U – Have your NHS prescriptions taken care of
Have your NHS repeat prescriptions taken care of, with easy online ordering and FREE delivery to your door. You simply tell us what medication you …
Clear Law Solicitors are a Leading National Firm of Personal Injury Lawyers
Clear Law Solicitors specialise in Serious, Catastrophic, Brain Injury and Clinical Negligence Litigation. We provide expert legal advice and supp…
L&Q sets out disability inclusion commitment
L&Q has partnered with two leading not-for-profit organisations to ensure it is offering the best service to its disabled staff and residents. …
Are you the next Sean Rose?
We’re thrilled to be working with sportsman and adventurer, Sean Rose, to help more disabled people view themselves by their ability, rather than thei…
Welsh disabled people take control of social care
Disabled people in Wales are set to benefit from a new, pioneering way of receiving social care, thanks to a scheme being officially rolled out across…
Naidex 2019: Find out about must-see exhibitors this March!
Naidex is Europe’s largest exhibition event focusing on independent living. The following feature give just a taste of the sorts of companies and …
Special Olympics World Games, Abu Dhabi 2019 takes place this March
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government has declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance, adding even more significance to the World Games. Having earned …
One Big Day: Choosing Accessible Event Venues
Our flagship two-day show - The Big Event - will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham on 28 and 29 June 2019. Billy the Bear is waiting to greet both…
Inclusive design – a crucial part of accessibility
In recent years, there have been increased efforts to address the issue of accessibility in the UK. By Hilary Stephenson Disabled Access Day, fo…
Duke of Sussex Sends Message of Good Luck to Special Olympics Great Britain Team
The Duke of Sussex has sent a message of good luck to the Special Olympics Great Britain team on the eve of The Special Olympics World Games 2019, whi…
Mastermind seeking contestants for its next series!
Mastermind is currently scouring the UK to find contenders for its next series! Do you, or perhaps someone you know, have what it takes to go all the …
The Ticket Factory Wins At Outstanding Attitude Awards 2019
The Ticket Factory has won the ‘Ticketing Without Barriers Award – Ticketing/Tech Company’ at the Outstanding Attitude Awards 2019. The Outstanding…
The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey Opens
A leading not-for-profit business and disability organisation is asking employees and managers to share their experiences of requesting and arranging …
Paralympian gold-medallist Liz Johnson to host RIDI Awards
The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) is delighted to announce that British Paralympian, Liz Johnson, has been unveiled as the host of…
National Lottery Award money used for exciting new ‘Virtual Heritage Project’
After winning £5,000 in prize money from the National Lottery Awards in September 2018, the Heritage Ability (HA) team are planning to use the money t…
RIDI: Finalists Announced
Following a lengthy and comprehensive judging process, the Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) has released its list of finalists for th…
Motionspot Co-Founder Appointed As Government Champion For Accessible Design
In a ceremony at Lancaster Gate yesterday, The Minister of State for Disabled People, Sarah Newton MP, appointed Ed Warner, co-founder of the award-wi…
Disabled mum’s emotional moment as she sees the moon for the first time in 20 years
She’s not seen the moon or sparkle of the stars for 20 years. But 45-year-old mum Natalie Mann finally got to see outer space in all its glory afte…