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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
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Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
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6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
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Disabled Voices Sought In Wave Of UK Consultations Shaping Benefits, Mobility And Digital Access
Close-up portrait of a young woman - Neve Collins - with short brown hair and green eyes, smiling softly. She has a nasal feeding tube secured with patterned tape on her cheek and is wearing a hair clip, sitting in a softly lit bedroom.
Living With Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose Through Social Media Advocacy
Top: text that reads Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage? Bottom: Channel 4’s Winter Paralympics presenters dressed in winter clothing stand or sit in wheelchairs on a snowy landscape with a dramatic mountain backdrop illuminated by white streaks of light. L-R: Billy Monger wears blue and holds a microphone; Ade Adepitan wears an orange jacket and holds ski goggles on his knee; Dame Sarah Storey wears a cream jacket; Ed Jackson stands with his arms folded and wears a white ski jacket; Alice Tai wears round glasses and a white jacket and hold a tablet device; Sean Rose sits and wears a dark top and snood; and Jade Etherington wears a skit suit with goggles around her neck.
Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage?
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How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder
Three athletes in blue Team Great Britain jackets pose outdoors in a snowy forest, smiling and holding a large Union Jack flag. One person - Jo Butterfield – sits in a wheelchair wrapped in a British flag, while two others – Neil Simpson and Rob Poth - stand behind with arms raised, all wearing red beanies.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Highlights: Notable Milestones, Multiple Debutants And Human Resilience From ParalympicsGB
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5 Free And Accessible Ways To Stay Active With A Disability
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Inside The Reality Of FND: One Man’s Fight For Care And Understanding

A powerful first-hand account of living with FND, highlighting misdiagnosis, gaps in care, and one man’s journey toward recovery and advocacy.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

LTA Announces Bigger And Better Disability Tennis Calendar In 2026

The LTA announces a bigger, more inclusive 2026 disability tennis calendar with increased funding, new competitions, enhanced wheelchair events, and improved accessibility for spectators.

Lifestyle News
Emma Purcell

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.

Business & Employment News
Crip Life

2025 UK Budget: How Will It Impact Disabled People?

An in-depth look at the 2025 UK Budget and how changes to PIP, Universal Credit, Motability and employment policies will impact disabled people across the UK.

Features Lifestyle
Crip Life

How Christian Communities Are Embracing Accessible Church Services At Christmas

Discover how churches across the UK are creating truly accessible church services this Christmas.

Features Health
Crip Life

Navigating Christmas With Dietary Restrictions

Practical, compassionate tips for navigating Christmas with dietary restrictions, medical needs, or sobriety. Learn how to communicate your needs, manage symptoms, honour your limits, and stay included in the festive fun.

Assistive Technology & Products Features
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Mobility in Motion Announces New Car Purchase Plan To Empower Drivers Needing Adapted Vehicles

Mobility in Motion is developing a new personalised adapted car purchase plan, offering flexible finance, expert assessments, and fully fitted vehicle adaptations to make accessible car ownership easier and more independent for UK drivers.

Assistive Technology & Products Personal Stories
Crip Life

Rising Beyond Barriers And Creating True Belonging With Robotic Standing Mobility Devices

Discover how robotic standing mobility devices are transforming independence, confidence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Through Lea Waisman Shaler’s insights and Adi Schneider’s powerful story, explore how self-balancing technology enables natural standing, movement, and full participation in everyday life.

Business & Employment Personal Stories
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From Binman To Boardroom: How I Unleashed My Neurodivergent Talent

Award-winning accountant Gavin Simpson shares how discovering his autism unlocked hidden strengths and transformed shame into purpose. His journey celebrates Neurodivergent talent and calls for an education system that empowers every unique mind to thrive.

Features Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

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.

Assistive Technology & Products Features
Crip Life

How The AAT S-Max Stairclimbing Wheelchair Improves Quality Of Life Inside And Out

Learn how the AAT S-Max stairclimbing wheelchair brought freedom and comfort back to Mathew Laban’s life, enabling him and his partner Jenny to enjoy their home and the outdoors again.

Interviews Travel
Crip Life

Seable Holidays: Making The World More Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted Travellers

Discover how Damiano La Rocca founded Seable Holidays — an award-winning travel company creating accessible adventures for blind and partially sighted people worldwide. Plus, find out how you can get £50 off your next trip.

Entertainment Personal Stories
Emma Purcell

My Accessible Adventure At The Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour: A Magical Audio-Described Tactile Tour

Editor Emma Purcell visits the Harry Potter Studio Tour to explore its accessibility, her first audio-described tactile tour, and the thrilling Dark Arts.