Charlotte Croft, who was recently diagnosed with FND and uses a wheelchair, shares her experience of trying to access a Caffé Nero store in her hometown of Ipswich and the barriers she encountered when trying to get a coffee and find disabled toilets.
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.
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.
Scope Calls On Broadcasters To Shift The Dial On Disability Representation
Disability equality charity Scope has released new data showing that TV viewers feel Black, Asian and minority ethnic disabled people are severely underrepresented on our screens, with a quarter of us barely seeing someone from that background in the last year.
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.
Recruitment Begins For Disability Experts To Advise Government
The Government’s Disability Unit is recruiting disability experts in the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber to be chairs of its Regional Stakeholder Network.
Judges Announced For Scope Disability Equality Awards 2024
The judges for the second Scope Disability Equality Awards were revealed, including TV stars, campaigners, social media influencers and journalists.
Scope Reveals Shocking Levels Of Online Trolling Experienced By Disabled People
The disability equality charity Scope has released new research conducted through Opinium Ltd that lifts the lid on the scale of online trolling and abuse that disabled people face.
52% Of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Take Over 3 Years To Get MS Diagnosis
Six Multiple Sclerosis charities warn of the urgent need to overhaul MS specialist provision and mental health services. The lack of MS specialists is leading patients to be mis – or undiagnosed.
How Yellow Dogs Can Help Their Owners With Disabilities
Yellow Dog UK is a charity with a basic message to highlight the fact that many dogs want their space, whether due to supporting disabled people, operations, age or shyness or many other reasons. If you see a dog with a yellow dog lead, coat or ribbon, this is the sign to keep your distance and let yellow dogs and owners enjoy their walk and space without any problems.