John Swinney opens Scotland’s first World Down Syndrome Congress
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the 13th World Down Syndrome Congress which is being held in Scotland for the first time in it…
Events
National Diversity Awards 2018: Introducing the hosts
Radio 2 presenter and Scissor Sister favourite Ana Matronic will host this year’s ceremony alongside television presenter Brian Dowling. Reflecting …
Watch Global Disability Summit 2018 Live
The Global Disability Summit will raise global attention and focus on a long-neglected area, mobilise new global and national commitments on disability…
The Ability Hacks: Two hackathon teams embracing the transformative power of technology
This week is the Microsoft One Week Hackathon, where employees from around the company work tirelessly to “hack” solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
One Big Day Exeter returns for 2018
This summer, One Big Day Exeter returns, offering disabled motorists and their families the chance to discover worry-free motoring with the Motability …
Genius Within wins ERSA Awards for work supporting social inclusion
Genius Within CIC, an organisation that specialises in the workplace support of adults with neuro differences has won recognition from the Employabilit…
Disabled drivers take the wheel with the Motability Scheme
More than 8,000 disabled motorists, carers and their friends and families attended The Big Event at the NEC Birmingham on 6-7 July 2018. The flagship t…
Disability centre’s art group work goes on show
An exhibition of creative work from an art group based at Paisley’s Disability Resource Centre has opened at the town’s Museum. The Beyond Our Limit…
Europe must do more to protect women with disabilities
EESC: The EU must fight against and outlaw all gender- and disability-based discrimination affecting some 40 million women in Europe On 11th July, t…
Remap Awards 2018
Remap is a national charity that works through local groups of skilled volunteers to provide tailor-made equipment solutions that help people carry out…
Guide to Accessible Summer Festivals 2018
There are plenty of great accessible festivals happening this summer. Here are a few to pencil into your diary. Latitude Festival – Henham Park, Su…
Trouble in Tahiti: Film now available to watch in accessible formats
Opera North’s critically acclaimed production of Trouble in Tahiti is now available to view on demand via The Guardian, as part of global celebrations …
Learning Disabled Actress and Campaigner Receive MBEs
Sarah Gordy, one of the most high profile actresses with Down’s syndrome and learning disability campaigner, Jane Raca, were recognised for their achiev…
Living with MS – free, fully accessible events across the UK
People affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can attend a series of free, fully-accessible events across the UK. ‘Living with MS’ days are designed to…
Disability Pride Returns to Brighton
The event is organised to raise awareness of the diversity and value of disabled people with all (visible and invisible) impairments or conditions and …
Accessible Productions at the Fringe 2018
The National Theatre of Scotland is bringing an eclectic programme of accessible theatre to the Edinburgh Festivals this summer, with two exciting new …
Dementia Specialist Wins Cosyfeet OT Award
Anastasia Barnes, a senior occupational therapist at the Emerald Centre in Colchester, has won this year’s Cosyfeet OT Award. The £1,000 award will hel…
M-Enabling Forum Europe at REHACARE 2018 in Düsseldorf
Conference and Showcase for Digital Accessibility and Assistive ICT Technologies. The first M-Enabling Forum Europe will take place on 27 September t…
STEPS Rehabilitation raise £1,400 for the Spinal Injuries Association with 24-hour cycle challenge
A team of over 60 people from law firms, banks and local businesses from across Yorkshire joined forces on 24th May to take part in a 24-hour charity c…
Save the date – Disability Awareness Day Festival Comes to Redbridge
As part of an international celebration of people with a disability and mental ill-health, a Disability Awareness Day festival is taking place on Wedne…
Independent Living Scotland: Inspiring care for older and disabled people
Scotland’s largest independent living and disability lifestyle event returns! Independent Living Scotland is Scotland’s premier independent living even…
Chase Park Festival Looks Ahead To Its 9th Annual Gathering
Organisers of the North East’s ‘festival for everyone’ is set to take place at Saltwell Park, Gateshead in August 2018. The festival is one of only …
What to expect at this summer’s One Big Day events
Explore your motoring options this summer as the Motability Scheme continues its programme of One Big Day events across the country. Events will tak…
International Development Secretary, Penny Mordaunt, uses British Sign Language in the House of Commons chamber
Penny Mordaunt was today announcing a global disability conference being held in London, making it the perfect opportunity to showcase what real inclus…
Limitless Living UK: New Event for Prosthetics and Orthotics Users
A new free to attend annual event for prosthetics and orthotics users - Limitless Living UK – is announced today by organisers, The Positive Event Part…