Being disabled does come with many challenges and barriers but on many occasions, it does have its benefits and advantages. This Disability Pride Month, Emma shares her 10 perks of being a disabled person.
10 Influential Disabled Fathers Proving They Can Be Active And Loving Parents
Today is Father’s Day in the UK and to mark the occasion, we want to celebrate some of the many incredible, resilient, adaptable and nurturing disabled fathers proving to society that people with disabilities can be hard-working, wonderful and loving parents too.
Disabled People Excluded From Electric Car Ownership By Inaccessible Charging Infrastructure
The electric vehicle (EV) charging network excludes disabled people from electric car ownership, with 75% of disabled people with experience of public electric charging points saying accessibility is very bad or bad according to the 2023 Euan’s Guide Access Survey supported by Motability Operations.
Better Off Dead?: Liz Carr Debates Why We Shouldn’t Legalise Assisted Dying
British actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr stars in a new BBC documentary titled Better Off Dead?, in which she explores the topic of assisted dying and why she believes it should not be legalised.
Disney’s Shardlake: Arthur Hughes Portrays Disability Differently In 16th-Century Britain
We speak to British actor Arthur Hughes about his lead role in Disney’s new original series “Shardlake”, a drama about a hunchback lawyer in Tudor times.
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.
Deep Vein Thrombosis: “I Could’ve Suffered Serious Illness Or Even Death”
To mark Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, Emma shares her experience of suffering a blood clot back in 2016.
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.
11 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.