Bupa has demonstrated its commitment to creating more Inclusive workplaces by hosting its second annual #TeamHealthChallenge, bringing together over 250 corporate customers and intermediary partners creating practical progress in driving forward workplace inclusion.
“Once In A Lifetime Opportunity” For Highland Mum To Compete At 2024 Adaptive Crossfit Games In Texas
The 2024 Paralympic Games might be over but for a mum of two from Drumnadrochit in the Scottish Highlands, she is jetting off to the US after qualifying for the 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games in San Antonio, Texas.
Maisie Summers-Newton: Paralympic Swimming Star Defends Titles In Paris And Looks Ahead To The Future
Maisie Summers-Newton has once again made waves at the Paralympic Games, delivering remarkable performances in Paris and is now looking ahead to the future.
Jaco Van Gass: A Second Gold As ParalympicsGB Storm To Victory In The Mixed Team Pursuit
Para-cyclist Jaco van Gass led ParalympicsGB to gold in the mixed team pursuit, overcoming personal setbacks and fierce competition. His relentless determination continues to inspire, adding another chapter to his remarkable career.
Equal Play: Award-Winning Documentary Starring Hannah Cockcroft Champions The Fight For Disabled Children’s Right To School Sports
EQUAL PLAY is a powerful documentary that highlights the need for equal access to school sport for disabled children
Dating Apps Lagging Behind When It Comes To Accessibility
New research has revealed that dating apps are falling short compared to other categories when it comes to accessibility, leaving those who require accessible features at risk of missing out on connections.
The Equal Skies Charter: Discussing Disability Employment In The Aviation And Aerospace Industries
The Equal Skies Charter really took off in May with its first successful conference, which marked the first time that the aviation and aerospace industries have come together to discuss disability employment within the sector.
Channel 4 Unveils Ground-Breaking Presenting Line-Up And Biggest-Ever Broadcast Plans For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to be the biggest-ever broadcast on Channel 4 with over 1,300 hours of live sport and a ground-breaking presenting line-up.
Wheelchair Alliance Receives Grant To Fund Research Into Measures Needed To Improve Access To Wheelchairs
Vital research that will identify how wheelchair services across England can be improved has been boosted thanks to a grant from The Motability Foundation.
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.
Better Off Dead?: Liz Carr Debates Why We Shouldn’t Legalise Assisted Dying
British actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr stars in a new BBC documentary titled Better Off Dead?, in which she explores the topic of assisted dying and why she believes it should not be legalised.
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.
UK Local Elections May 2024: Being A Town Councillor With A Disability
On the 2nd May 2024, voters in England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Here, Joanna shares her experience of being a town councillor with a disability.
Disabled Poets Prize 2024: Celebrating The Creative Minds Of Deaf And Disabled Poets Across The UK
The Disabled Poets Prize, which looks to find the best work created by UK-based deaf and disabled poets, announced its 2024 winners.