Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds – who has a form of dwarfism – is set to take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Lost Voice Guy and Bake Off stars among many others are teaming up with Mencap to host a virtual Big Family Christmas Party for people with a learning disability and their friends and family on Thursday 17th December.
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Dating isn’t often straightforward, and having a disability can make it even trickier. It definitely takes time and energy, with some awkward and funny moments along the way. But with a bit of luck and a good sense of humour, anyone can discover that thing everyone longs for… love. This single disabled lad in his …
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This September the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will host the World Para Swimming Championships. From the 9th to 15th of September you can watch para swimming for as little as £1.
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Carla King, who has journeyed through Multiple Sclerosis for 15 years, knows a thing or two about hurdles in the workplace. A seasoned Career Coach, she’s been a guiding light for folks facing challenges like disability disclosure and workplace adjustments. Her insights offer a helping hand to anyone grappling with the often daunting task of …
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Florence Nightingale’s birthday, 12th May, is International Awareness Day for neuro-endocrine-immune diseases. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity sufferer, Juliette Llewellyn, explores the travel accommodation lottery that comes with environmental illness. “Top to bottom,” he says, as I roll my black suitcase to the lift. “We’re decorating top to bottom.” He presses the silver button. “And we’re going …
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Finding an accessible home isn’t easy, so we’ve teamed up with Branch Properties to create the Ultimate Guide to Finding and Accessible Home – and it’s completely FREE.
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Covid-19 has altered lives across the globe, and halted air travel in most cases. But as airlines and airports look to resume flying in the future, they must consider the needs of disabled passengers.
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Have you ever considered wheelchair fencing? Karen, who has Cerebral Palsy, didn’t think it would be right for her but has discovered she loves it. Find out more about wheelchair fencing to see whether it’s right for you.
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The Rio 2016 Paralympics bring a buzz of excitement. It’s interesting to explore how media highlights disability issues. Can all the buzz around the Paralympic Games truly change lives for disabled individuals? Media’s portrayal has always sparked debates and tossed around big questions. One wonders if the wider world will see disabled people differently after …
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