Disabled People Must Be A Priority In Elections, Say Stars

The disability equality charity Scope launches its “manifesto for an equal future” today (16 April 2024), as it calls for all political parties to make disabled people a priority. New research from the charity demonstrates how disabled people feel sidelined by politicians.

Disabled Poets Prize 2024: Celebrating The Creative Minds Of Deaf And Disabled Poets Across The UK

The Disabled Poets Prize, which looks to find the best work created by UK-based deaf and disabled poets, announced its 2024 winners.

10 Influential Disabled Mothers Showcasing Their Abilities To Be Parents

Today is Mother’s Day in the UK and to mark the occasion, we want to celebrate some incredible, resilient and adaptable disabled mothers.

12 Disability Dating Sites To Help You Find Love, Friendship And Companionship

Here, we’ve put together a list of free and premium disability dating sites out there. So whether you’re looking for love, friendship or something in between, here’s the lowdown on the top disability dating sites online today.

TURN UP THE BASS: Netflix Launches Short Documentary About Pioneering Deaf DJ Troi Lee

TURN UP THE BASS, a short documentary about the remarkable story of a renowned deaf DJ Troi Lee, is one of five films released by Netflix as part of its Documentary Talent Fund.

A Diverse Podcast Team Comes Together To Discuss All Things Disability Literature, History And Representation At The Story Museum In Oxford

The lABLEd Podcast – a show about disability, illness and difference – are heading out on the road this Friday to record a special episode at the Story Museum in Oxford.

RNCM Disability Week 2024: Celebrating The Talent Of Disabled Musicians And Composers

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester is recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires. From 31st January to 2nd February 2024, it will host the RNCM Disability Week, celebrating the work and talent of disabled musicians and composers.

Scope Calls On Broadcasters To Shift The Dial On Disability Representation

Disability equality charity Scope has released new data showing that TV viewers feel Black, Asian and minority ethnic disabled people are severely underrepresented on our screens, with a quarter of us barely seeing someone from that background in the last year.

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