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.
Kearan Gibbs: Disabled Cricketer Born With No Hands Learnt His Spin Technique By Legendary Shane Warne
Kearan Gibbs – who has a rare congenital anomaly that led to him being born without hands – was convinced by cricketer Shane Warne that cricket was the sport for him. Kearan met the legendary spinner at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl when he was 11 years old and has gone on to have a successful career as a disabled cricketer.
A Third Of Disabled People Forced To Cancel Christmas Because They Can’t Afford It
A third of disabled people will be forced to cancel Christmas this year, as they struggle to cope with unbearable costs.
Spinal Stroke Survivor And TfL Introduces Wheelchair User Traffic Signals Ahead Of International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Transport for London (TfL) has worked with Olympic rowing champion, Captain Pete Reed OBE to introduce green wheelchair user traffic signals to represent disabled people ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
10 Disabled Climate Activists Around The World
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to society globally, with an even bigger impact on the disability community., Here we list 10 disabled climate activists from around the world who are doing incredible things to help save the planet.
Support Dog Saves Life Of Autistic Boy
Support dog Elvis has rocked the world of Eli Wilson and his family – not only has the pooch brought comfort to the autistic youngster, but he saved his life.
Disabled Passengers Celebrate U-Turn On Train Ticket Office Closures In England
Disabled passengers & organisations are celebrating the government’s U-turn to close all train ticket offices in England.
Why Fireworks Are Triggering For People With Disabilities And Mental Health Problems
To highlight and raise awareness of the impact fireworks can have, we share how fireworks can affect people with disabilities and mental health problems.
Chris Packham Challenges His Autism With New Feel-Good Wildlife Show
Autistic presenter Chris Packham has responded to the BBC’s decision to axe the popular wildlife programme Autumnwatch by airing his own free-to-view online wildlife extravaganza 8 Out Of 10 Bats.
Callum Flynn: A Physically Disabled Cricketer Fulfilling His Sporting Dreams
We speak to disabled cricketer Callum Flynn about his battle with bone cancer, his passion for cricket and his sporting and fundraising successes so far.
Recruitment Begins For Disability Experts To Advise Government
The Government’s Disability Unit is recruiting disability experts in the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber to be chairs of its Regional Stakeholder Network.
11 TV Adverts Featuring Disabled People
Here, we share 11 TV adverts featuring disabled people, including Paralympians, broadcasters, actors and disability activists.