In this personal story, disabled artist Melissa DiVietri shares her journey of healing through art with a physical disability, showing how creativity can transform pain into purpose.
Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
Wheelchair user Sophie continues her fight for suitable accessible accommodation after being abruptly evicted from her adapted Southampton home, exposing serious failures in disability-inclusive relocation and housing provision.
Sex And Disability: Reclaiming Intimacy With Cerebral Palsy
A disabled man, L.D. Winter, shares a raw and darkly funny account of cerebral palsy, sex and disability, and how BDSM helped him reclaim intimacy, confidence, and control. A powerful personal story challenging taboos around disabled sexuality, sexual fulfilment, and relationships.
Life After MS Diagnosis: The Cruel Thief Of Many Scars
An intimate reflection on life following an MS diagnosis, shared through diary entries and later insight. Siobhan Fennell explores fear, identity, resilience, and love, offering a deeply personal perspective on living with Multiple Sclerosis and finding meaning over time.
Patrick Wilson: A Boccia Career Defined By Resilience, Precision And Comeback
Exclusive interview with BC3 boccia star Patrick Wilson on his Paralympic career, tactics, communication with ramp operators, and his remarkable comeback after illness.
I Discovered I Live With Cerebral Palsy At 39
Karen Rowe shares her powerful journey of growing up undiagnosed with cerebral palsy, discovering the truth in adulthood, and finding understanding, resilience and purpose.
Finding Purpose With MS: A Christmas Day On the Children’s Ward
A heartfelt Christmas story about Dan McIntyre, newly diagnosed with MS, who finds unexpected purpose and healing through volunteering on a children’s ward. A reflective, uplifting tale of connection, resilience, and the quiet strength discovered during the festive season.
Rising Beyond Barriers And Creating True Belonging With Robotic Standing Mobility Devices
Discover how robotic standing mobility devices are transforming independence, confidence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Through Lea Waisman Shaler’s insights and Adi Schneider’s powerful story, explore how self-balancing technology enables natural standing, movement, and full participation in everyday life.
Guest Blog: 8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability
Freelance journalist Emma Purcell, who lives with cerebral palsy and is registered blind, shares her personal recommendations of accessible products that have genuinely transformed her daily life. With lived experience and a passion for inclusive technology, Emma highlights eight tools that support her independence, enhance productivity, and make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable.
No Gearstick, No Problem: How I Drive With Adapted Hand Controls As A Disabled Traveller
Disabled traveller Dan McIntyre dives into the transformative journey of converting to adapted hand controls behind the wheel.
Sophie Newnham: Teenage Talent Leading The Next Generation In British Boccia
Meet 17-year-old Sophie Newnham, Great Britain’s youngest boccia star and rising talent on Boccia UK’s World Class Programme. Discover her journey from school competitions to international medals, including European gold and World Cup silver, her life with muscular dystrophy, and her inspiring vision for the future of disability sport.
Boccia Star Claire Taggart Announces Retirement
World Champion and three-time Paralympian Claire Taggart announces her retirement from boccia after 11 years representing Great Britain, opening up about mental health and launching a new accessibility consultancy.
Dan’s Road Kit: What I Pack For Accessible Travel As A Wheelchair User
Discover wheelchair user Dan McIntyre’s must-have accessible travel kit – from DIY repair tools to discreet care items – designed for independence, safety, and peace of mind. Packed with practical tips for disabled travellers across the UK and Europe.
Jazz Turner Becomes First Disabled Person to Sail Solo Around the British Isles
Jazz Turner, 26, becomes the first disabled person to sail solo around the UK—raising £54k for inclusive sailing and redefining resilience at sea.