BBC iPlayer will have live Glastonbury Festival performances on the Pyramid Stage with British Sign Language.
Community-Led Research Highlights Inequality In Cancer Care For Disabled People
Disabled people can feel isolated, unsafe and judged inappropriately when going through cancer care. These are some of the findings of a new report carried out by Help and Care, with the support of Bournemouth University, looking at the quality of cancer care for disabled people.
Mencap ‘Myth Busters’ Smash Preconceptions About Learning Disability With Guinness World Record Attempts
To mark Learning Disability Week 2023, Mencap has announced that two ‘Myth Busters’ – Heidi Crowter and Harvey Price – have been smashing preconceptions about learning disability with Guinness World Record attempts.
A Coalition Group Has Initiated The First-Ever European Myasthenia Gravis Day
Today marks the first-ever European Myasthenia Gravis Day, a symbolic date that will shine the light on this neuromuscular autoimmune disease that affects between 56,000 to almost 100.000 people in Europe.
Research Has Found More Than 50% Of Brits Have Never Heard Of The Condition Aphasia
New research reveals over half of the British public (54%) have never heard of aphasia, despite it affecting over 350,000 people in the UK.
Disabled TV Presenter Sophie Morgan Launches Rights On Flights Campaign
TV presenter and disability activist Sophie Morgan has launched a new campaign – Rights On Flights – where she will be lobbying the government to implement several imperative legislative changes within the aviation industry in the UK for disabled passengers.
Disabled Actor Ruth Madeley Shares Her Accessible Journey To The Magic In Disney Podcast
British actor Ruth Madeley – who lives with spina bifida and is a wheelchair user – joined Giovanna Fletcher to discuss her accessible trip to Disney World in Florida in an episode of the Walt Disney Travel Company’s star-studded podcast, Journey to the Magic.
Every Body Moves: ParalympicsGB And Toyota Launches Initiative To Help Disabled People Access Sport
ParalympicsGB and Toyota have announced the launch of the groundbreaking Every Body Moves initiative to empower disabled people to become active in a way that is right for them.
How Accessible Are Sports Stadiums For Disabled Fans?
All sports fans want the opportunity to watch their favourite team play on the biggest stage, including those with limited mobility and additional needs. But how easy is it for disabled fans?
Channel 4 And Prime Video Survey Shows 1 In 4 Offices In TV Are Physically Inaccessible To Disabled Talent
A survey for Channel 4 and Prime Video UK into the TV industry’s accessibility for disabled talent has revealed that 1 in 4 offices operated by broadcasters, streamers or production companies are physically inaccessible