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Sophie Morgan to be the face of Leonard Cheshire’s Inclusive Education in Zambia campaign

Disabled presenter Sophie Morgan is to be an ambassador for Leonard Cheshire’s Inclusive Education campaign, working to get disabled children…

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Wheelchair fitness machine that helps with fitness and weight loss

A lot of people know from personal experience how difficult it can be for wheelchair users to lose weight. But…

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Adapted toys for disabled children on sale for Christmas

Epsom design charity, MERU, is now offering a range of toys specially adapted for children with disabilities. Controlled via an…

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Paralympics and disability sport exhibition in 2019

From January 26th 2019 until June, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust will be holding an exhibition featuring local memorabilia and…

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The great plastic straw debate: how will it affect disabled people

As Christmas parties get underway and drinks are in abundance, we take a look at the ban of a common…

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Recruiter Evenbreak wins UnLtd award for driving social change

Evenbreak, a pioneer in disability-specific recruitment, has secured support from UnLtd, the UK’s foundation for social entrepreneurs. The funding and…

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Together for Short Lives launches eight innovative projects to support seriously ill young people

Eight innovative projects launched in November 2018, to help young people with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition get the vital…

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The real effect of austerity on people with learning disabilities

Back in October, after Theresa May promised an end to austerity, we ran an article on a new book, Austerity’s…

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Let’s change the way we talk about disability

Do you hate the term ‘wheelchair-bound’? What does it portray and mean to you? Our deputy editor Shannon, who uses…

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Over 90% of wheelchair users struggle to find accessible homes for private rent

The largest-ever survey on wheelchair users and their housing need has found that there is a chronic lack of wheelchair…

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