North West learning disability charity, Pure Innovations, has announced the return of its much-loved Access Festival for 2026, with this year’s event set to be the biggest celebration yet.
Young Adaptive Clothing Line Hosts First Disability Pride Catwalk In Manchester
Discover the Disability Pride Catwalk in Manchester, an inclusive fashion show celebrating disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill models wearing adaptive designs by a local label.
Access Sport And The FA Launch New Disability Volunteering Pathway In Grassroots Football
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, Access Sport and The FA are creating more inclusive pathways into grassroots football for disabled people.
Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival: UK-First Event Set To Unite Elite Sport And World Class Disabled-Led Arts In May 2027
Liverpool is set to make history from 2nd to 8th May 2027 as it hosts a new groundbreaking Inclusive Sport & Culture Festival (ISCF) — a first-of-its-kind event in the UK that will bring together elite athletes who compete in the Paralympics and a world-class disabled-led arts and culture programme on a shared world stage.
Astronaut With A Physical Disability Could Be First To Enter Orbit After Ground-Breaking Agreement
John McFall, a UK astronaut with a physical disability, could be first to live in orbit, thanks to an agreement signed between the UK Government and US commercial space company Vast.
Ofcom Accessibility Code: Making Streaming Services Accessible For All
Ofcom is consulting on a new Accessibility Code that would introduce legal accessibility requirements for the UK’s most-used streaming services, representing a significant step towards improving access to on-demand television and film content for disabled audiences. Find out how you can have your say on the proposed changes.
Great Britain’s Boccia Stars Heads To Finland For 2026 Season Opener
After months of winter training, Great Britain’s boccia stars are preparing for the 2026 season opener at Boccia Challenger Finland, which starts 9th May.
Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training
Over 4,000 DWP staff have completed autism and learning disabilities training aimed at improving support for disabled people, as part of wider government efforts to create a more accessible and inclusive benefits system.
6 Elite British Wheelchair Racers Set To Compete At The 2026 London Marathon
Discover six elite British wheelchair racers, including David Weir and Eden Rainbow-Cooper, competing in the 2026 London Marathon, with profiles highlighting their achievements and careers ahead of race day.
Disabled Voices Sought In Wave Of UK Consultations Shaping Benefits, Mobility And Digital Access
Disabled people are being urged to shape UK policy by taking part in consultations on PIP, mobility devices, digital ID and FND research. These opportunities could influence future benefits, accessibility and services—making lived experience vital in decisions that affect millions.
Ellie Goldstein Celebrated Strictly Success At Afternoon Tea With The Duchess Of Edinburgh
Ellie Goldstein celebrates her groundbreaking Strictly journey at St James’s Palace with the Duchess of Edinburgh, highlighting representation, inclusion, and the achievements of people with learning disabilities.
ParalympicsGB Confirm Final 12 Athletes For Milano Cortina 2026 As History-Makers And Medallists Lead 25-Strong Team
The final 12 athletes selected to represent ParalympicsGB at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games have been announced.
SEND Reforms: Will This Create True Inclusion In Mainstream Schools For Disabled Children?
The UK government has unveiled £4 billion SEND reforms designed to strengthen support in mainstream schools through new funding, specialist outreach teams and closer EHCP reviews at key transition points.
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
Wheelchair user Sophie continues her fight for suitable accessible accommodation after being abruptly evicted from her adapted Southampton home, exposing serious failures in disability-inclusive relocation and housing provision.