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Headshot of Sahera Khan wearing a black hijab and round black glasses, smiling gently at the camera against a softly blurred outdoor background.
Sahera Khan: A Deaf Actress Breaking Barriers On Screen And Stage
Great Britain’s Boccia Stars Heads To Finland For 2026 Season Opener
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3 Years Of Crip Life™: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist
Graphic with the heading “Oliver McGowan Training” and text stating that thousands of DWP health staff have completed landmark autism and learning disabilities training on a purple background.
Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training
Graphic promoting BBC casting call for disabled contestants, featuring The Celebrity Inner Circle quiz show hosted by Amanda Holden alongside The Great British Sewing Bee, with bold text and show imagery inviting applications.
BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee
Wheelchair racers, including David Weir, sprint toward the finish line on a marathon course, leaning forward in racing chairs as spectators watch behind barriers.
6 Elite British Wheelchair Racers Set To Compete At The 2026 London Marathon
Infographic titled “Neurodiversity & Homelessness – UK Statistics” in purple and red text on a light purple background. Section header: “Current Outlook.” * Left: A cloud-shaped callout reads “12.3% neurodiverse & autistic people are homeless.” Below it: “Compared to 1% to 2% of the general population (Autism Journal, 2018).” * Centre: A speech bubble above a person lying down reads “19% people who experience homelessness report a diagnosis of ADHD and/or ADD (Cambridge & Peterborough Insight, 2024).” * Right: Text reads “25,000 – 120,000 neurodiverse children live in temporary accommodation in England (King College London, 2025).” Next to an illustration of hands holding a small house. Section header: “Contributing Factors.” * Left: A speech bubble reads “Neurodiverse people 10 to 20 X more likely to be temporary jobs.” Below: “Compared to their neurotypical counterparts (Wiley Journal, 2024).” * Centre-left: An octagon reads “15.2% adults with ADHD have a higher prevalence substance abuse.” Next to text: “In comparison 5% neurotypical people (CHAAD, 2007).” * Centre: A speech bubble reads “Autistic people are 4 X more likely to be lonely.” Below: “Compared to neurotypical individuals (University of Swansea, 2023).” * Right: Text reads “50% autistic people will experience depression compared to 5% general population (Autistic society 2025).” Accompanied by an illustration of a sad person. * Bottom right: Text reads “27% neurodiverse people feel unconfident with money management (Newton Consultancy, 2023).” Next to an illustration of coins and a money bag with a pound symbol. Decorative icons include a house, a person lying down, a job document, a lonely figure, a sad face, and money symbols.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
Illustration of Channel 4’s logo alongside an “AD” audio description symbol on a TV screen, with matching icons shown on a tablet, desktop computer and smartphone to represent accessibility across devices.
Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
Smartphone folder labelled “Social Media” displaying app icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, Pinterest, Bluesky, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitch, and Reddit.
6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People