My Story – Amy Thompson – Making things better
Amy Thompson was enjoying life as a university student before seeking medical advice for symptoms that led to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). …
Disability News
The Motability Scheme returns to Edinburgh for its biggest ever Scottish event
The Big Event Edinburgh, taking place on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 September at the Royal Highland Centre from 9am - 4pm, is the best place to learn m…
Bumper Recognition For Evenbreak With Accreditation and Award Shortlists
London 4th September 2023 - Evenbreak, the world’s first global disability job board run by and for disabled people, has seen a landslide of summer aw…
Nominations to find the most exceptional accessible venues in the Hospitality Industry and beyond are still open. Closing date – 18 September 2023
The 2023 Blue Badge Access Awards for the hospitality sector and beyond are open for nominations until 18 September 2023, with the winners due to be a…
Billesley Indoor Tennis & Fitness Centre hosting of international blind tennis tournament hailed a success for Birmingham
Billesley Indoor Tennis & Fitness Centre did Birmingham proud as the host venue of the recent tennis tournament in this year’s multi-sport Interna…
Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks launches the UK’s first walking aid recycling scheme to send refurbished aids to those in need globally
August, 2023: Cool Crutches and Walking Sticks launches the UK’s first walking aid recycling scheme to combat healthcare and mobility equipment inacce…
Are you a person with a disability, or know someone driven by a passion for journalism?
Ability Today, the ground-breaking social enterprise dedicated to empowering disabled individuals, is thrilled to unveil a golden opportunity for dis…
Learn to Handcycle with WheelPower
WheelPower are coming to Manchester this September! Join WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport as they host a free Learn to Handcycle …
Scope Disability Equality Awards open for entries
Scope has launched its second Scope Disability Equality Awards, inviting the public to nominate people across the UK who are working every day to end …
BRINGING BRAILLE FUN HOME: LEGO® BRAILLE BRICKS ON SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Ahead of World Blind Awareness Month this October and in response to global demand, the LEGO Group announces LEGO® braille bricks are a…
Daredevil with Parkinson’s raises £2,150 with charity skydive
A daredevil who has Parkinson’s has raised £2,150 for charity by undertaking a skydive. Brave Gareth Blake, from Cardigan, jumped from a plane and …
Nominations open for 20th annual national disability awards
A team of disabled celebrities, influencers and disability activists will decide the shortlist and winners. Judges include chef and TV presenter Brion…
Cardiff walkers urged to put their best foot forward in aid of Parkinson’s UK Cymru
Cardiff walkers have been urged to put their best foot forward in aid of Parkinson’s UK Cymru. People in the nation’s capital are invited to jo…
Join us for our annual celebration of Britain’s most inspirational people
Hosted by Clare Balding CBE, the National Diversity Awards returns to Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral this September for a celebration of the outstandi…
Wallingford’s Wheelyboat fundraiser promises to be spectacular
WheelyFest Tickets on sale now! Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) is delighted to announce tickets for the Charity’s major fundraiser of the …
Anglian Water – Inclusive and welcoming
We know one in four people have a form of disability that you might not always be able to see. So, we’ve made sure our interview process is much more …
Step into a world of awe-inspiring creativity at the Barbican’s Curve gallery this summer!
Headway East London, a Haggerston-based charity supporting brain injury survivors, presents differently various, an immersive exhibition showcasi…
Interview – Tommy Jessop
Award-winning actor and activist, Tommy Jessop, has just released his autobiography. He took time out to talk about his incredible career (so far…
Interview – Ali Jawad
Ali Jawad is a Paralympic medal-winning powerlifter. His new app, Accessercise, challenges disabled people to make physical activity part of their eve…
The National Diversity Awards Announce 2023 Shortlist
An astonishing 90,000 people nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards (NDA), with 120 nominees being…
NATIONAL CHARITY REVITALISE CELEBRATED 60 YEARS OF RESPITE CARE AT A SPECIAL EVENT AT MEOLS HALL, SOUTHPORT
Revitalise, the national charity which provides respite care in a holiday setting for disabled people and their carers, celebrated 60 years of service…
Driving Mobility retailer scheme for safer scooter driving launches at House of Lords
With support from The Department for Transport, Driving Mobility has held a Westminster launch event announcing its new PWMS training scheme for mobil…
2023 WORLD TRIATHLON PARA SERIES SWANSEA TO FEATURE PIONEERING FESTIVAL OF SWIM, BIKE, RUN FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
The 2023 World Triathlon Para Series returns to Swansea for its second year on Saturday 15 July following its successful debut in 2022. South Wale…
Over six million disabled people start receiving £150 Cost of Living payment
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. The one-off payments, …
BBC Music presents Glastonbury 2023
For the first time, the BBC will be streaming Pyramid Stage performances live in British Sign Language. It’s Glastonbury time again, and as festiva…