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…
Tag: down’s syndrome
New app encourages healthy eating and exercise in adults with Down’s syndrome
A new app has been launched to help people with Down’s syndrome make more informed choices about healthy eating and exercise. Research shows that more…
Do you need help to communicate? Then perhaps the Sequal Trust can help…
Sequal aims to provide speech aids to those people who cannot afford to purchase such very vital equipment, to allow them to lead more independent liv…
Local Orpheus Centre student, Andrew, wows audience of BBC’s The Greatest Dancer
In the first episode of the brand-new BBC dance talent show contestants compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing—one of…
Case settled for child who was physically restrained at private special school
The abuse team at Leigh Day have recently reached an out-of-court settlement on behalf of a 16-year-old boy with Autism and Down’s Syndrome whose famil…
Pride of Lions
Football lends itself so well to diversity that more and more clubs for disabled people are popping up. We spoke with Disability Inclusion Officer, Rob…