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 …
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Revealed: winners of national autism awards
The National Autistic Society announced the winners of the 2019 Autism Professionals Awards last week at a special ceremony at Birmingham Town Hall. T…
Able Magazine’s Top 10 most inspiring women with disability
To celebrate International Women’s Day we’ve put together a top ten list of some of Britain’s most influential women with disability within the world o…
Her Abilities Award 2019 nominations OPEN!
This International Women’s Day, Her Abilities, the first global award honouring the achievements of women with disabilities, has opened its call for n…
Media Trust in Partnership with ITV News presents the Eighth Annual ‘Breaking into News’ Competition
February marked the launch of ‘Breaking into News’, a nationwide initiative run by Media Trust in partnership with ITV News, to discover the next up a…
Broadcasters to host discussion events in Glasgow and Edinburgh during Autism Awareness Week
To coincide with Autism Awareness Week (1-7 April), broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and communications specialist John Hatfield will host two special even…
Transport for London will host its second Access All Areas exhibition this March
Transport for London (TfL) will host its second Access All Areas exhibition. This free event will bring together around 2000 disabled and older custom…
Autism Expo in London opens its doors to inspire and inform families and professionals
Families, carers, friends and educators of children and adults affected by autism are warmly invited to join Dr Anna Kennedy OBE and a host of experts…
Naidex – providing pathways to independence
Being empowered to have a greater choice and control of your own life is a vital aspect to physical and mental wellbeing. For disabled people, th…
Loop Theatre are breaking down barriers and creating inclusive theatre
LOOP Theatre connects and invests in people who cannot ordinarily access performing arts to establish and develop trust within a joyful setting. LO…
Nominations Open for the National Diversity Awards!
As nominations open for the 2019 National Diversity Awards, previous award winners have flocked to encourage the nation to recognize the very best of …
Ladies Of All Nations International promotes diversity at Beautiful Survivors
Ladies of All Nations promotes diversity and supports widows and orphans. It is an organisation that supports survivors and brings women from all walk…
Dundee Rep Theatre Present What Girls Are Made Of and My Left Right Foot
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre sit at the cultural heart of Scotland and the City of Dundee. Founded in 1939, the Rep building is a centre of c…
Holman Prize for Blind Ambition Submissions are Open Now
San Francisco, CA: The Holman Prize for Blind Ambition is awarded annually to three blind individuals who wish to push limits and change perceptions a…
Disabled Living Celebrate 10 Years of Kidz to Adultz Middle this March
Disabled Living (organisers of the Kidz to Adultz events) is extremely proud to be celebrating 10 years of Kidz to Adultz Middle at the very prestigio…
Sea Life Blackpool Unveils New ‘Quiet Hour’ For Children’s Mental Health Week
Staff at SEA LIFE Blackpool – famous for its soothing and therapeutic displays of seahorses and other calming creatures – are launching a special ‘Qui…