Ellie Goldstein stars in Mencap’s latest campaign for Learning Disability Week, celebrating visibility and inclusion for people with learning disabilities across the UK.
Learning Disability Week 2025: Mencap Campaign Officer Vijay Patel On Visibility, Inclusion, And Breaking Barriers
Discover Vijay Patel’s inspiring story during Learning Disability Week 2025. Explore the challenges and triumphs of living with a learning disability, and learn how this year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, celebrates visibility, inclusion, and empowerment.
New Project To Champion Underrepresented Voices In Climate Debate
NPC has announced funding for a project, which aims to bring underrepresented voices – such as disabled people – into the climate debate,
Saving Money As A Disabled Person In The UK: A Comprehensive Guide
Saving money as a disabled person can be challenging. This guide provides practical tips and resources to help disabled individuals in the UK save money.
Jonny Huntington: British Stroke Survivor Becomes The First Disabled Person To Ski Solo And Unsupported To The South Pole
A British stroke survivor from Devon, Jonny Huntington, has made history by becoming the first ever person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
Setting Purple Sectors: F1 Commentator Chris McCarthy Driving Disability Fundraising Into The 21st Century
Racing fan Harry Smith attended Setting Purple Sectors, a unique charity event hosted by F1 Commentator Chris McCarthy in support of Young Epilepsy.
Gina Patel: Disability And Equality Advocate Wins Rising Star For Diversity Award
We speak to Gina Patel about her experiences living with disabilities, her equality advocacy work and her pride in winning the Rising Star for Diversity Award.
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.
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.