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.
11 TV Adverts Featuring Disabled People
Here, we share 11 TV adverts featuring disabled people, including Paralympians, broadcasters, actors and disability activists.
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.
Save Ticket Offices: Disabled Passengers Condemn Plans To Close Ticket Offices At All Train Stations Across England
Disabled passengers and disability organisations have reacted angrily to the plans of closing all ticket offices at train stations across England.