Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has successfully completed its first international festival collaboration – ensuring full accessibility for disabled Afrobeats music fans at Afro Nation.
Escapism On Stage: A Disabled Women’s Journey Through The World Of Inclusive Theatre
In this guest post on the National Youth Theatre website, Emma shares her experiences as a wheelchair user and a visually impaired person, attending a variety of amateur dramatic theatre groups over 20 years and how it has benefited her mental health, well-being and social life.
Community For Accessible Transport: Research Panel On Accessible Transport Reaches Over 1,000 Members
A research panel – Community for Accessible Transport – created by ncat has grown to well over 1,000 members.
Breaking Down The Inclusion And Accessibility Barriers In Sport
Nimbus Disability has supported and helped facilitate a collaborative research project, which has marked a summer of sport in Europe by publishing a report that highlights the accessibility barriers in sport faced by disabled people wanting to participate and watch sport.
Disability Pride Month: 10 Perks Of Being A Disabled Person
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.
Mi-Spend: Making Independent Spending More Accessible
In the modern world where most things are paid by card or online, this can be challenging for people with intellectual and cognitive impairments such as learning disabilities, autism and dementia, who may rely on support with their finances and tend to use cash. Thankfully, Mi-Spend has created a safe and secure way for […]
Nimbus Disability Access Card Scheme Launches At The O2 Arena
Nimbus Disability has collaborated with global ticketing platform AXS to introduce the Access Registration Scheme, which will first launch at The O2 Arena.
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.
“Made My Dream Come True”: Man Who Struggles To Walk Takes To The Skies In Lanzarote
A disabled man got to experience adapted paragliding over Lanzarote thanks to the support of the inclusive holiday provider LanzAbility.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: Disability Podcasts Sharing The True Lives Of Cripples
In the fourth and final part of our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we suggest some insightful, engaging and funny disability podcasts you should listen to, which are sharing the true lives of cripples across the world.
Accessible Oriental Oasis To Be Unveiled At RHS Chelsea
Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise, has helped to create a pioneering and inclusive exhibit at RHS Chelsea.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: Modern TV Shows And Films Embracing Crip In Its Titles
Continuing our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we list a few modern TV shows and films that embrace the word “crip” in its titles and represent the disability community as positive, powerful, determined change-makers.
Sirus Automotive Welcomes The New Ford Connect Rear Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Sirus Automotive – one of the UK’s leading providers of adaptive vehicles – is launching the new Ford Connect rear wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV). With seating for up to six people, the Ford Grand Tourneo Connect is the perfect family-sized wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: 10 Works Of Disability Literature Taking Back Power On Crip
In the second part of our series – Reclaiming The Word Crip – we share some of the many incredible and insightful works of disability literature that are taking back power on the terms “crip” and “cripple” in its titles and context.