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Ollie Thorn smiling while riding a handcycle outdoors, wearing a black helmet and reflective sunglasses during an endurance challenge.
Ollie Thorn: Paralysed Man Becomes First Person To Handcyle To Everest Base Camp
Southbank Centre Celebrates 75 Years With A Summer Season Of Literature, Spoken Word And Accessible Cultural Events
Headshot of Sahera Khan wearing a black hijab and round black glasses, smiling gently at the camera against a softly blurred outdoor background.
Sahera Khan: A Deaf Actress Breaking Barriers On Screen And Stage
A wheelchair boccia athlete in a red, white, and blue jersey reaches forward to throw a red ball while competing indoors on a green court. The athlete is seated in a powered wheelchair, with another person standing in the background during the match.
Great Britain’s Boccia Stars Heads To Finland For 2026 Season Opener
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3 Years Of Crip Life™: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist
Graphic with the heading “Oliver McGowan Training” and text stating that thousands of DWP health staff have completed landmark autism and learning disabilities training on a purple background.
Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training
Graphic promoting BBC casting call for disabled contestants, featuring The Celebrity Inner Circle quiz show hosted by Amanda Holden alongside The Great British Sewing Bee, with bold text and show imagery inviting applications.
BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee
Wheelchair racers, including David Weir, sprint toward the finish line on a marathon course, leaning forward in racing chairs as spectators watch behind barriers.
6 Elite British Wheelchair Racers Set To Compete At The 2026 London Marathon
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
Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Tommy Jessop: “I’m Hoping To Be The Very First Person With Down Syndrome To Become A Superhero”

We speak to Line of Duty actor Tommy Jessop and his brother Will about their mission to show people with Down syndrome can play heroes too.

Entertainment Features
Emma Purcell

9 Disability Pride 2023 Events To Enjoy Across The UK 

July is Disability Pride Month and we suggest 9 in-person and virtual events you can enjoy across the UK in 2023.

Entertainment Interviews
Emma Purcell

Netflix Awards Funding For New Documentary About Deaf DJ Troi Lee

Troi Lee, also known as DJ Chinaman, and filmmaker Caroline Williamson are recipients of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for their upcoming documentary Turn Up The Bass, which will tell the story of Troi’s 20-year career as a deaf DJ and pioneer of the deaf rave scene.