The UK government has unveiled £4 billion SEND reforms designed to strengthen support in mainstream schools through new funding, specialist outreach teams and closer EHCP reviews at key transition points.
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
Wheelchair user Sophie continues her fight for suitable accessible accommodation after being abruptly evicted from her adapted Southampton home, exposing serious failures in disability-inclusive relocation and housing provision.
Dame Sarah Storey Joins Channel 4’s Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Line-Up
Channel 4 will proudly showcase an on-screen team of world-class presenters and para-athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, with Britain’s most decorated Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey joining the presenting line-up
Trailblazing English Athletes Named in ParalympicsGB Wheelchair Curling Squad For Milano Cortina 2026
Trailblazing English athletes have been named among a seven-strong ParalympicsGB Wheelchair curling squad for Milano Cortina 2026. They are set to be the first representatives from outside Scotland to ever take to the ice at a Paralympic Games.
First ParalympicsGB Snowsport Athletes For Milano Cortina 2026 Announced
With exactly a month until the start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, we begin to spotlight the British snowsport athletes set to compete across the 10-day event. Two Paralympic medallists are amongst the first six competitors selected to represent ParalympicsGB.
British Juniors Shine Brighter Than Seniors At 2026 Australian Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships
British juniors stole the spotlight at the 2026 Australian Open wheelchair tennis, winning titles and reaching finals as senior British players fell short in Melbourne.
Independent Disability Advisory Panel Begins Work To Put Disabled Voices At The Heart Of UK Government Policies
The Independent Disability Advisory Panel launches to advise ministers and put disabled people’s lived experience at the centre of government policy.
Patrick Wilson: A Boccia Career Defined By Resilience, Precision And Comeback
Exclusive interview with BC3 boccia star Patrick Wilson on his Paralympic career, tactics, communication with ramp operators, and his remarkable comeback after illness.
Christmas Is A Time For… – A Festive Poem Illustrating The Challenges Of Disability Lives
This is a spontaneous Christmas poem – Christmas is a time for… – which our editor Emma Purcell wrote back in 2022, to show the festive season can be fun for some people but hard for others, particularly those living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Mencap Launches “I’m In” Campaign To Boost GP Learning Disability Register And Save Lives
Mencap has launched its new national campaign, “I’m In”, which aims to increase the numbers of people on the GP Learning Disability Register – ensuring thousands more receive vital annual health checks and reasonable adjustments.
LTA Announces Bigger And Better Disability Tennis Calendar In 2026
The LTA announces a bigger, more inclusive 2026 disability tennis calendar with increased funding, new competitions, enhanced wheelchair events, and improved accessibility for spectators.
TV Star Mat Fraser Supports Disability Arts Heritage Project ‘Cripping Culture’
TV star Mat Fraser supports Disability Arts Online’s “Cripping Culture” project, preserving Disability Arts heritage through stories, digital archives and nationwide contributions.
DDA At 30: What The Disability Discrimination Act Gave Us And How To Use It
Marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act, we reflect on its impact on equality, how it transformed disabled lives, and how to use your rights today.
My Accessible Adventure At The Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour: A Magical Audio-Described Tactile Tour
Editor Emma Purcell visits the Harry Potter Studio Tour to explore its accessibility, her first audio-described tactile tour, and the thrilling Dark Arts.