On 1st February 2024, Joanna Baker-Rogers, a business owner and co-founder of Crip Life™, attended the launch of The Lilac Review, a government-backed independent review, aiming to tackle the inequality faced by disabled-led businesses and level-up entrepreneurial opportunity across the UK.
Time To Talk Day: The Challenges And Benefits Of Having Care Support From Parents As A Disabled Adult | Guest Post On Spokz People
With today being Time to Talk Day, Emma – who is a loyal member of the Spokz People community – shares her personal experience of continuing to rely on her parent’s support and how it impacts her both positively and negatively.
Disabled People Also Need To Talk About Mental Health
Today on Time to Talk Day, Spokz People – an organisation that provides online mental health support for disabled people and their families – wants to encourage the disabled community to talk more about mental health and wellbeing.
The Creation Of Preventable Harm Impacting On The Disabled Community Is A Political Choice | Mo Stewart
Researcher Mo Stewart gives an overview of how the UK’s welfare system has negatively impacted disabled community.
RNCM Disability Week 2024: Celebrating The Talent Of Disabled Musicians And Composers
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester is recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires. From 31st January to 2nd February 2024, it will host the RNCM Disability Week, celebrating the work and talent of disabled musicians and composers.
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.
10 Disabled Climate Activists Around The World
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to society globally, with an even bigger impact on the disability community., Here we list 10 disabled climate activists from around the world who are doing incredible things to help save the planet.
How Will AI Help Disabled People? | Guest Post On Disability Horizons Shop
In this guest post on Disability Horizons Shop, Emma Purcell gives an AI overview, discusses some of the concerns people have about AI and looks at the many ways artificial intelligence can benefit disabled people.
Nimbus Disability Director Mark Briggs Gains National Recognition In The Disability Power 100 List 2023
Mark Briggs, a director of Derby-based social enterprise Nimbus Disability, has been named as one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK.
Why Fireworks Are Triggering For People With Disabilities And Mental Health Problems
To highlight and raise awareness of the impact fireworks can have, we share how fireworks can affect people with disabilities and mental health problems.