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.
DDA At 30: What The Disability Discrimination Act Gave Us And How To Use It
Marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act, we reflect on its impact on equality, how it transformed disabled lives, and how to use your rights today.
Towards A New London Plan: Speak Up Now For An Affordable, Greener, Accessible And Inclusive City
Share your views on London’s future. The Easy Read London Plan consultation (open until 2nd November 2025) invites feedback on housing, jobs, transport, climate action, and inclusivity. Help shape a greener, affordable, and accessible city.
Headway Helped Me Survive A World That Doesn’t Understand Brain Injury
Freelance journalist Ellie Pacey shares her journey after a teenage brain injury, highlighting hidden struggles and why Headway’s support is vital.
Campaign Triumph: UK Government To Review Outdated Powered Wheelchair Legislation
The Wheelchair Alliance has secured a government review of outdated powered wheelchair laws requiring licences and insurance for chairs over 150kg. This landmark step challenges decades-old rules, pushes for fairer, more inclusive legislation, and puts dignity and independence for disabled people at the centre.
Living With A Neurodivergent Brain: A Letter To My Younger Self
A heartfelt letter from writer and voiceover artist Maxine Roper to her 18-year-old self, reflecting on life with a neurodivergent brain, the challenges of ADHD and dyspraxia, and the lessons learned along the way.
Adaptive Fred Perry Shirt Launches: A Step Forward In Accessible Fashion
Discover the Adaptive Fred Perry Shirt — a reimagined version of the iconic Twin Tipped polo featuring magnetic fastenings for ease of dressing. Designed in collaboration with inclusion experts, this shirt combines classic style with modern accessibility.
“My Struggle For Access”: A Disabled Medical Student’s Fight For Accessible Higher Education
Francesca Nnamchi, a disabled medical student, shares her fight for accessible higher education, exposing systemic failures in DSA support, housing, and a lack of inclusive designs for disabled students in the UK.