In this personal story, disabled artist Melissa DiVietri shares her journey of healing through art with a physical disability, showing how creativity can transform pain into purpose.
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
Wheelchair user Sophie continues her fight for suitable accessible accommodation after being abruptly evicted from her adapted Southampton home, exposing serious failures in disability-inclusive relocation and housing provision.
Sex And Disability: Reclaiming Intimacy With Cerebral Palsy
A disabled man, L.D. Winter, shares a raw and darkly funny account of cerebral palsy, sex and disability, and how BDSM helped him reclaim intimacy, confidence, and control. A powerful personal story challenging taboos around disabled sexuality, sexual fulfilment, and relationships.
Independent Disability Advisory Panel Begins Work To Put Disabled Voices At The Heart Of UK Government Policies
The Independent Disability Advisory Panel launches to advise ministers and put disabled people’s lived experience at the centre of government policy.
In Plain Sight: A Personal View Of Having An Invisible Disability
A personal account of living with an invisible disability in the UK, exploring employment, welfare, stigma, and political rhetoric – and why lived experience must be listened to.
Life After MS Diagnosis: The Cruel Thief Of Many Scars
An intimate reflection on life following an MS diagnosis, shared through diary entries and later insight. Siobhan Fennell explores fear, identity, resilience, and love, offering a deeply personal perspective on living with Multiple Sclerosis and finding meaning over time.
Diagnosed Disabled As A Teenager: The Reality Of FND In Adolescents
Liam Virgo shares his experience of becoming disabled as a teenager, raising awareness of FND and the realities faced by adolescents with invisible illness.
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.
Christmas Is A Time For… – A Festive Poem Illustrating The Challenges Of Disability Lives
This is a spontaneous Christmas poem – Christmas is a time for… – which our editor Emma Purcell wrote back in 2022, to show the festive season can be fun for some people but hard for others, particularly those living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Finding Purpose With MS: A Christmas Day On the Children’s Ward
A heartfelt Christmas story about Dan McIntyre, newly diagnosed with MS, who finds unexpected purpose and healing through volunteering on a children’s ward. A reflective, uplifting tale of connection, resilience, and the quiet strength discovered during the festive season.
The Joy Of Routine: Why Predictability Makes My Christmas Magical As An Autistic Woman
Discover how embracing routine helps autistic people find peace and joy at Christmas, with practical insights on sensory comfort, time windows and predictable traditions.
TV Star Mat Fraser Supports Disability Arts Heritage Project ‘Cripping Culture’
TV star Mat Fraser supports Disability Arts Online’s “Cripping Culture” project, preserving Disability Arts heritage through stories, digital archives and nationwide contributions.
How Christian Communities Are Embracing Accessible Church Services At Christmas
Discover how churches across the UK are creating truly accessible church services this Christmas.