North West learning disability charity, Pure Innovations, has announced the return of its much-loved Access Festival for 2026, with this year’s event set to be the biggest celebration yet.
Young Adaptive Clothing Line Hosts First Disability Pride Catwalk In Manchester
Discover the Disability Pride Catwalk in Manchester, an inclusive fashion show celebrating disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill models wearing adaptive designs by a local label.
Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival: UK-First Event Set To Unite Elite Sport And World Class Disabled-Led Arts In May 2027
Liverpool is set to make history from 2nd to 8th May 2027 as it hosts a new groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival (ISCF) — a first-of-its-kind event in the UK that will bring together elite athletes who compete in the Paralympics and a world-class disabled-led arts and culture programme on a shared world stage.
Autistic Director Lucca Vieira Champions Authentic Neurodiverse Representation In His Debut Feature Film
We speak to autistic director Lucca Vieira about creating authentic neurodiverse characters, overcoming industry barriers, and the personal experiences behind his debut coming-of-age feature film, The Midway Point.
Ofcom Accessibility Code: Making Streaming Services Accessible For All
Ofcom is consulting on a new Accessibility Code that would introduce legal accessibility requirements for the UK’s most-used streaming services, representing a significant step towards improving access to on-demand television and film content for disabled audiences. Find out how you can have your say on the proposed changes.
Southbank Centre Celebrates 75 Years With A Summer Season Of Literature, Spoken Word And Accessible Cultural Events
Celebrate the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary with an accessible summer season of literature and spoken word events featuring acclaimed writers, artists and cultural voices from May to September 2026.
Sahera Khan: A Deaf Actress Breaking Barriers On Screen And Stage
Sahera Khan is a Deaf actress, writer and filmmaker from East London whose work spans theatre, television, film and digital storytelling. In this interview, she discusses her creative journey, the importance of representation and accessibility, and how her Deaf and Muslim identity shapes the stories she chooses to tell through performance and British Sign Language.
Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
Explore the quality of audio description and screen reader navigation on Channel 4’s streaming service, how accessible it is for blind and visually impaired users, and how it compares to other platforms.
Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage?
A review of accessibility on Channel 4 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, exploring audio description quality, coverage gaps, and the experience of disabled viewers.
Ellie Goldstein Celebrated Strictly Success At Afternoon Tea With The Duchess Of Edinburgh
Ellie Goldstein celebrates her groundbreaking Strictly journey at St James’s Palace with the Duchess of Edinburgh, highlighting representation, inclusion, and the achievements of people with learning disabilities.
Everybody Dance: An Emmy-Winning Documentary Film About The Dedication, Determination And Community Spirit Of Disabled Children At An Inclusive Dancing School
Emmy-winning documentary Everybody Dance follows disabled children at an inclusive dance school. Director Dan Watt shares the story behind the film.
Beyond The Stage: Feeling Seen As An Autistic Theatre-Goer
An autistic theatre-goer reflects on theatre accessibility, inclusion and a powerful stage-door moment shaped by kindness and human connection.
Stevie Nicole: An Independent Singer-Songwriter Who Creates Music To Express The Emotions That Come With Chronic Illness
Disabled singer-songwriter Stevie Nicole shares her journey with chronic illness, TikTok livestreams, and debut album Rise in this exclusive interview.
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.