On 22nd October, the Royal Ballet and Opera will hold a sensory-adapted, Relaxed Performance of its new production of Leonard Bernstein’s two operas, Trouble in Tahiti and A Quiet Place.
The Stimming Pool: Neurodiverse Artists Redefining Filmmaking
We speak to filmmakers of The Stimming Pool, a feature-length documentary where we see five neurodiverse artists create a singular visual project that offers a fascinating glimpse into their singular perspective on the human experience.
Autistic Filmmakers Changing Perceptions Of Casting Neurodivergent People In Hollywood
We speak to autistic filmmakers Sue Ann Pien and Bella Zoe Martinez about the award winning short film Once More, Like Rain Man.
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 […]
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.
Being Diagnosed With Autism As An Adult
David Wright, who was diagnosed with autism as an adult, shares his personal story of growing up feeling different and how a local disability charity supported him through his diagnosis and his journey to independence.
10 Influential Disabled Mothers Showcasing Their Abilities To Be Parents
Today is Mother’s Day in the UK and to mark the occasion, we want to celebrate some incredible, resilient and adaptable disabled mothers.
10 Top Tips To Improve Accessibility At Your Christmas Party For Neurodivergent Children
Ella Rides from Captain Fantastic – the UK’s number one children’s entertainment company – shares her top ten tips to make your party accessible for neurodivergent children.
A Third Of Disabled People Forced To Cancel Christmas Because They Can’t Afford It
A third of disabled people will be forced to cancel Christmas this year, as they struggle to cope with unbearable costs.
Theme Park Super Fan Launches Access Card Ambassador Team
Eighteen-year-old Iona Wilkinson, a self-confessed theme park superfan, has become the first disabled person to be officially recognised as an ambassador for the Access Card scheme.