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SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT
Starting university can be daunting for someone with vision impairment, and is likely to prove even more challenging during the current pandemic - but…
Motability Scheme announce cancellation of all One Big Day events in 2020
STATEMENT FROM THE MOTABILITY SCHEME: In line with latest Government guidelines surrounding COVID-19 and the extended lock down measures, the Motab…
Last call for applications to Emergency Fund
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) has announced a last call for sight loss organisations to apply to its emergency fund. The fund was launched at the…
Campaigners step into history 100 years after Blind March
Blind and partially sighted campaigners across the UK will be marching throughout April to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the ‘Blind March’,…
Sport England and UK Sport – Non-Executive Director Network
Sport England and UK Sport are keen to engage a new cohort of potential non-executive directors with the ambition, commitment and transferable skills …
Allied Mobility Emergency HomeStay™ Vehicle Care
During these exceptional times, your safety remains our top priority. Where travel in your wheelchair is absolutely necessary and alternative tr…
DFN FOUNDATION AND NSEF LAUNCH ‘FINDING YOUR FUTURE’ CAMPAIGN
The DFN Foundation and the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Employment Forum (NSEF) have joined forces to launch the ‘Finding …
A New Forum for Disabled People Launched to Help Boost Spirits and Share Ideas During Coronavirus Isolation
The charity focused on making it easier for disabled people to get out and about has now turned their attention to keeping everyone amused whilst they…
ONE BIG DAY PROGRAMME CHANGES
In line with Government guidelines put in place to protect everyone’s wellbeing surrounding COVID-19, the Motability Scheme is announcing changes to i…
Disability Benefit Reviews and Reassessments Suspended
Temporary measures to reassure disability benefit claimants have been put in place. During the coronavirus outbreak, the Department for Work and Pe…
LIFE CHANGING JOB GIVES CONFIDENCE BOOST FOR YOUNG WOMAN WITH MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME
DFN Project SEARCH is celebrating this year’s Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week after successfully supporting another individual into the world of work. …
Inverness Woman Who Got Life Back On Track Following Van Accident Determined To Help Others
Former Administrator’s Delight At Being Able To Enjoy Family Time And Volunteering A woman who sustained a brain injury and was left paralysed from…
Don’t Tolerate Hate – Police Scotland launches disability hate crime campaign
One in five people in Scotland are registered as having a disability, yet this category of hate crime accounts for only four per cent of reports to Po…
A New Prosthetic Solution for Digit Amputees
For many years, the only solutions available to patients with digit amputations were cosmetic, with limited function. Thanks to advances in CAD and pr…
Challenge 75 – Join McKenzie on the start line!
McKenzie loves being out and about, going swimming, playing wheelchair tennis and wheelchair rugby. His lightweight wheelchair from Whizz-Kidz, who pr…
Naidex 2020 and all co-located events postponed due to coronavirus
The organiser of leading independent living show Naidex (17th-18th March 2020, NEC Birmingham), has been closely monitoring updates on the spread …
Nominations Open for the National Diversity Awards
In association with ITV News, The National Diversity Awards have recently opened this year’s nominations, but who will be crowned the best of British …
Film competition sets young film makers on road to success
Business Disability Forum’s Film challenge is back for its fourth year and open for registration. The competition seeks to explore assumptions around …
Naidex 46: Aspiring for a Better Future of Independent Living
As Society advances towards inclusion and accessibility, there’s one place that year after year sets itself as the point of reference for the disabili…
Naidex 46: Aspiring for a Better Future of Independent Living
Naidex is Europe's most established event dedicated to the disability and independent living industries, taking place this 17th & 18th of Marc…
Close Pass project from GCI aims to save lives
Green Commute Initiative is committed to encouraging more people to ditch their cars and switch to cycling for their daily commutes to work. However, …
Motability Scheme recognises top performing dealerships
Outstanding scooter and powered wheelchair dealerships rewarded for customer service achievements Scooter and powered wheelchair dealerships across…
Find your own superhero with Touretteshero at Scarborough Art Gallery
The world’s first Tourettes superhero lands in Scarborough Art Gallery this February half-term with a free interactive, inclusive and incredible super…
Tackling loneliness through football
We spoke to Laura, a staff team leader from Nottinghamshire YMCA’s community sports programme, OnSide and the importance of building a strong communit…