Mi-Spend: Making Independent Spending More Accessible

  In the modern world where most things are paid by card or online, this can be challenging for people with intellectual and cognitive impairments such as learning disabilities, autism and dementia, who may rely on support with their finances and tend to use cash. Thankfully, Mi-Spend has created a safe and secure way for […]

UK General Election 2024: How Are The Political Parties Pledging To Support Disabled People?

The UK General Election 2024 will take place on Thursday 4th July. We go through five of the main Parties’ manifestoes to find out how they pledge to tackle the important policies for disabled people.

10 Influential Disabled Fathers Proving They Can Be Active And Loving Parents

Today is Father’s Day in the UK and to mark the occasion, we want to celebrate some of the many incredible, resilient, adaptable and nurturing disabled fathers proving to society that people with disabilities can be hard-working, wonderful and loving parents too. 

FND: My Story On How Those Three Letters Completely Changed My Life

Charlotte Croft was a fully functioning 26-year-old English Lecturer from Suffolk who loved reading, working and being busy, but her life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resulting in her having limited mobility and being mostly housebound.

Disabled People Excluded From Electric Car Ownership By Inaccessible Charging Infrastructure

The electric vehicle (EV) charging network excludes disabled people from electric car ownership, with 75% of disabled people with experience of public electric charging points saying accessibility is very bad or bad according to the 2023 Euan’s Guide Access Survey supported by Motability Operations.

“Made My Dream Come True”: Man Who Struggles To Walk Takes To The Skies In Lanzarote

A disabled man got to experience adapted paragliding over Lanzarote thanks to the support of the inclusive holiday provider LanzAbility.

Reclaiming The Word Crip: Disability Podcasts Sharing The True Lives Of Cripples

In the fourth and final part of our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we suggest some insightful, engaging and funny disability podcasts you should listen to, which are sharing the true lives of cripples across the world.

Accessible Oriental Oasis To Be Unveiled At RHS Chelsea

Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise, has helped to create a pioneering and inclusive exhibit at RHS Chelsea.

Reclaiming The Word Crip: Modern TV Shows And Films Embracing Crip In Its Titles

Continuing our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we list a few modern TV shows and films that embrace the word “crip” in its titles and represent the disability community as positive, powerful, determined change-makers.