Disney’s Shardlake: Arthur Hughes Portrays Disability Differently In 16th-Century Britain
We speak to British actor Arthur Hughes about his lead role in Disney’s new original series “Shardlake”, a drama about a hunchback lawyer in Tudor times.
Panopreter Review: Valuable Text-To-Speech Software Making The Digital World More Inclusive And Accessible
Panopreter is an intuitive and easy-to-use text-to-speech software that converts digital content into spoken audio. Read our review and be in with a chance of winning free access to the software.
Disabled People Must Be A Priority In Elections, Say Stars
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.
LanzAbility Holiday Guest Becomes First Power Wheelchair User To Experience Timanfaya National Park Accessible Bus Tour
LanzAbility has made history by supporting a holiday guest to become the first power wheelchair user to experience an accessible bus tour of the Luna Tour at Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote.
Disabled Theatre Goer Becomes Latest Access Card Ambassador
Emma Watts, a 34-year-old disabled woman who regularly enjoys trips to West End theatres, has been officially recognised as an Access Card ambassador.
Deep Vein Thrombosis: “I Could’ve Suffered Serious Illness Or Even Death”
To mark Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, Emma shares her experience of suffering a blood clot back in 2016.
Disabled Poets Prize 2024: Celebrating The Creative Minds Of Deaf And Disabled Poets Across The UK
The Disabled Poets Prize, which looks to find the best work created by UK-based deaf and disabled poets, announced its 2024 winners.
“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.
Business Leaders Join The Nimbus Disability Board
Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise run by and for disabled people, has appointed two new non-executive directors.