The Wheelchair Alliance has secured a government review of outdated powered wheelchair laws requiring licences and insurance for chairs over 150kg. This landmark step challenges decades-old rules, pushes for fairer, more inclusive legislation, and puts dignity and independence for disabled people at the centre.
Guest Blog: 8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability
Freelance journalist Emma Purcell, who lives with cerebral palsy and is registered blind, shares her personal recommendations of accessible products that have genuinely transformed her daily life. With lived experience and a passion for inclusive technology, Emma highlights eight tools that support her independence, enhance productivity, and make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable.
Sophie Newnham: Teenage Talent Leading The Next Generation In British Boccia
Meet 17-year-old Sophie Newnham, Great Britain’s youngest boccia star and rising talent on Boccia UK’s World Class Programme. Discover her journey from school competitions to international medals, including European gold and World Cup silver, her life with muscular dystrophy, and her inspiring vision for the future of disability sport.
Inclusive Fashion For Wheelchair Users: Designing With Empathy, Functionality, And Purpose
Discover how inclusive fashion is empowering wheelchair users through thoughtful, functional design. This interview explores innovative adaptive clothing, career insights, and a powerful vision for accessibility in fashion.
UK Parliamentarians Launches Survey Into Access To Disability Equipment
The new APPG on Access to Disability Equipment has launched its first inquiry, calling for evidence to improve access to medical equipment for disabled people. The survey is open from 23rd July to 22nd August 2025.
Boccia Star Claire Taggart Announces Retirement
World Champion and three-time Paralympian Claire Taggart announces her retirement from boccia after 11 years representing Great Britain, opening up about mental health and launching a new accessibility consultancy.
Wimbledon 2025: Mixed Fortunes For Team GB In Wheelchair Tennis As Global Rivals Rise
Team GB battled hard at Wimbledon 2025 in wheelchair tennis, reaching four finals across singles and doubles. Despite no titles, standout performances from Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, and rising star Gregory Slade signal a promising future amid growing global competition.
Jazz Turner Becomes First Disabled Person to Sail Solo Around the British Isles
Jazz Turner, 26, becomes the first disabled person to sail solo around the UK—raising £54k for inclusive sailing and redefining resilience at sea.
#AccessibleOutdoors Month Returns – Powered By Every Body Moves
Join Every Body Moves this July for #AccessibleOutdoors Month 2025 — a nationwide celebration of inclusive outdoor activity and disability sports. Discover inspiring stories, real experiences, and practical ways to help make nature accessible to all.
Owen Tooth: Award-Winning Disabled Director Becomes Recipient Of Netflix Documentary Talent Fund 2025
Award-winning disabled filmmaker Owen Tooth discusses his journey to winning the 2025 Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for BAND, a chilling look at a seemingly innocent marching band. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on filmmaking, disability advocacy, his EastEnders debut, and what’s next for his groundbreaking career.
Ailís Ní Ríain: Deaf Composer, Visionary Artist And Advocate For Change
Explore the remarkable career of Ailís Ní Ríain, an Irish deaf composer and writer, as she shares insights on her new work Holocene, her interdisciplinary artistic practice, and her powerful advocacy for disability inclusion in the arts.
Guest Blog: Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy
Emma Purcell reflects on her life with cerebral palsy and vision loss in a heartfelt letter to her younger self—sharing how storytelling, advocacy, and resilience shaped her extraordinary journey.
St John’s DFC Clinch Emphatic Victory In Disability FA Cup Deaf Football Final
Discover how deaf football took the spotlight in the Disability FA Cup final as St John’s DFC and Barnet DFC faced off. Explore the sport’s unique features, the story of two leading teams, and what this match means for the deaf football community.
Rosie Hodgson: Most Decorated Female In European Powerchair Football Heading To Another Disability FA Cup Final
We speak to Rosie Hodgson, the most decorated female in European powechair football ahead of the 2025 Disability FA Cup final.