Northern to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
Northern is set to interpret its announcements into British Sign Language (BSL) on some of its services. Passengers will first see the new BSL visu…
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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 …
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 …
Where Luxury Meets Accessibility
Discover Louis Lodge, the latest development by Abbeytown Ltd, a trusted developer with 35 years of experience in crafting exceptional prope…
Amelia Peckham, CEO and Co-founder of Cool Crutches & Walking Sticks
"I'm so pleased to see that the upcoming Barbie movie features dolls with disabilities, including one with a prosthetic arm and another in a wheelchai…
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…
Transformative accessibility
Columnist- Ruben Carol I recently embarked on a much-needed getaway with my wife, seeking refuge from the dreary British weather. Our destination o…
BBC Proms 2023
Experience the world’s greatest classical music festival at the Royal Albert Hall this summer. Featuring over 70 concerts with more than 3,000 musicia…
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…
READING REP THEATRE ANNOUNCE NEW SEASON FOR 2023/24
Reading Rep Theatre has announced details of their 2023/24 Season, which went on sale on Monday 19 June. Paul Stacey, Founding Artistic Director of…
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…
The Old Vic – More accessible than ever
Following recent improvements, The Old Vic is now more accessible than ever. There is a step-free entrance on Waterloo Road with lift access to the Bo…
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, …
Toyota announces partnership with Special Olympics GB
Toyota (GB) is pleased to announce a two-year partnership with Special Olympics Great Britain as the organisation’s Official Mobility Partner. Toyota …
The FA disability cup 2023 returns exclusively live on BT sport
The FA Disability Cup in partnership with EE returns for the third year running with a weekend of accessible coverage live from St George’s Park, on B…
Gregg Wallace MBE becomes Ambitious about Autism’s ambassador
Television presenter Gregg Wallace MBE will stand with autistic children and young people as the new ambassador of Ambitious about Autism - the nation…
Local theatre charity launches accessible Summer Holiday Drama workshops for children and teens with disabilities
Theatre charity, Head2Head Sensory Theatre, has unveiled a programme to create new opportunities in the performing arts for disabled children and teen…
New Academy for Disabled Journalists CFJ online course in May 2023
Ability Today has launched a search for the next cohort of students for their Academy for Disabled Journalists CFJ online course which starts on 4 May…
“Life-changing” Employment Hub for disabled students welcomes Leicester Tigers Foundation as new partner
A Leicester-based disability social enterprise that gives young, disabled students a “life-changing” introduction into the world of work has officiall…
Megan Elastane, Extra Roomy Boots by Cosyfeet
Gorgeous shoes should be a pleasure, not a torture… 5 Star Review Cosyfeet design shoes that look lovely and that your feet would thank you for,…
RLWC2021 Confirms Nations And Fixtures For First Ever Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup
Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) is delighted to officially confirm the four nations who will line-up to compete at the Physical Disability Rugb…
The Power of Diversity
By Tom Jamison Earlier last month (June 2022) I was honoured to be invited by Shaw Trust to join them, The Disability Policy Centre and the Disabil…