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.
UK Local Elections May 2024: Being A Town Councillor With A Disability
On the 2nd May 2024, voters in England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Here, Joanna shares her experience of being a town councillor with a disability.
“What It Takes To Be Me!”: A Journey Of Independence And Resilience With Spina Bifida
Disability blogger and advocate Daniella Jade Lowe, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares her determination and resilience to be independent.
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.
12 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.
Quite Great Charity PR: Marketing Agency Developing Awareness For Charities Across The Media
Quite Great Charity PR has worked with national and international charities and organisations covering a broad spectrum of significant and passionate issues, creating some of the best and most successful charity PR campaigns.
A Third Of Disabled People Forced To Cancel Christmas Because They Can’t Afford It
A third of disabled people will be forced to cancel Christmas this year, as they struggle to cope with unbearable costs.
Book Review: Everyday Citizenship By Wendy Perez
This is a book review of Everyday Citizenship, which is part story, part guide, written by and for people with learning disabilities who want to be the authors of their own choices in a world that denies them their autonomy.
Theme Park Super Fan Launches Access Card Ambassador Team
Eighteen-year-old Iona Wilkinson, a self-confessed theme park superfan, has become the first disabled person to be officially recognised as an ambassador for the Access Card scheme.
10 Disabled Climate Activists Around The World
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to society globally, with an even bigger impact on the disability community., Here we list 10 disabled climate activists from around the world who are doing incredible things to help save the planet.