Employers across the UK are being held back from hiring people with a learning disability by a ‘misplaced fear’ of getting it wrong, not by cost or capability, new polling by Mencap reveals.
How The UN-CRPD Empowered Disabled People In Malta
Check out this interview with Rhoda Garland who moved to Malta about 20 years ago and is now the first Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities appointed by parliament.
3 Years Of Crip Life™: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist
Celebrating three years of Crip Life™, Emma Purcell shares a behind-the-scenes look at running an online disability magazine, the challenges faced, and how you can help support our future growth.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
Neurodiversity and homelessness: Research reveals how employment barriers, financial struggles, substance use and poor housing increase risk, and explores what must change to better support neurodivergent people.
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.
6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
Discover how social media positively impacts disabled people – from building communities and raising awareness to creating opportunities, sharing accessibility tips, and promoting inclusive brands – while staying safe online.
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.
How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder
Learn how trampolines can help with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), boosting balance, body awareness, and sensory regulation safely at home.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Highlights: Notable Milestones, Multiple Debutants And Human Resilience From ParalympicsGB
We round up the results and reactions from ParalympicsGB at Milano Cortina 2026
5 Free And Accessible Ways To Stay Active With A Disability
In this guest article with Happy Hideouts, our editor Emma Purcell, shares five free and accessible ways to stay active with a disability without relying on traditional exercise equipment or gym routines.
Accessible Travel: A Quiet Revolution Reshaping The Industry
In response to new YouGov research for Responsible Travel on why disabled people are less likely to travel, freelance journalist Harry Smith examines trends in the accessible travel market and its prospects for future growth
I Discovered I Live With Cerebral Palsy At 39
Karen Rowe shares her powerful journey of growing up undiagnosed with cerebral palsy, discovering the truth in adulthood, and finding understanding, resilience and purpose.
Fit For Purpose: How To Stay Mobile During The Winter Months As A “Wobbly” Disabled Person
Learn how to stay mobile during the winter months through the lived experience of a writer with cerebral palsy, pain and fatigue.
Free Or Cheap Accessible New Year’s Resolution Ideas To Boost Your 2026
Accessible New Year’s resolution ideas for disabled people, focused on low-cost ways to boost health, confidence, skills and hobbies, shared by a writer rebuilding life after illness.