V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC provides inclusive, accessible mental health support for people with disabilities and underserved communities, offering person-centred care, flexible therapy options, and compassionate connection in memory of Vladimir.
Nature Unseen: Experiencing Heritage Through Sound, Touch, And Collaboration
Nature Unseen, part of Brighton Festival’s Festival of Ideas, redefines how we experience nature and heritage through a multisensory lens. Meet the artists behind the project as they share their journeys and hopes for a more inclusive future.
Trapped By Disability And Domestic Violence: One Woman’s Fight For Freedom And Justice
Trigger warning: A powerful personal account of disability and domestic violence, exposing systemic neglect and calling for urgent reforms to support disabled abuse survivors.
Rising Against The Weight: A Story Of Resilience Amid Chronic Illness And Bureaucratic Struggles
A powerful firsthand account of living with chronic illness, PTSD, and the burden of bureaucracy. This story highlights the invisible struggles of navigating a world that refuses to see those in pain.
Tiffany Yu: Redefining Disability And Championing Inclusion
We speak to Tiffany Yu, a disability advocate, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to reshaping narratives around disability and inclusion.
Falling Through The Cracks: A Mother’s Fight For Her Autistic Son To Access Mental Health Services
Trigger Warning: A mother shares the harrowing reality of caring for her autistic son, who was denied critical mental health services,
Five Years On From My MS Diagnosis: Living With Multiple Sclerosis And Finding Strength In Change
In this reflective personal story, Hannah Webster shares her journey of resilience, the impact of MS on her life, and her hopes for the future.
From Gymnastics Dreams To Cancer Realities: Navigating The Male Gaze And Medical Gaze
This is Ellie Henkus’ personal story navigating the male gaze in adolescence to facing the medical gaze while being treated for cancer, where she subsequently became disabled.
Why The Assisted Dying Bill Needs To Consider Longer-Term Illnesses
The Assisted Dying Bill is progress, but its six-month limit excludes many. Expanding it to those with incurable conditions could restore dignity and choice.
Fighting The Black Clouds: A Personal Journey And Practical Guide To Managing Depression
This personal story provides insights and practical advice for managing depression, written by Wolfgang Wolf, a specialist with firsthand experience of navigating life after a stroke. Drawing on years of counselling individuals with disabilities and their families, Wolf explores the challenges of depression – its subtle onset, its debilitating effects, and the societal stigma surrounding it.