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BBC Appoints New Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Disability Lead

The BBC have appointed Robbie Crow as the Corporation’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Disability Lead. Robbie started in post this week...

Parasport Club of the Year

The Sheffield Steelkings Para Ice Hockey club is the Parasport UK Club of the Year for 2022. The club allows people with any lower body...

Runners Nudged into Running Half Marathon for Sight Loss Charity

Staff at nudge Global are preparing to run London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday (April 2) in aid of the Royal National Institute of...

The Special Olympian combining his passion for sport and art

Special Olympics cyclist Niall Guite is matching his pedal power prowess with some eye-catching art. Niall, who is representing Team...

Southampton Launches ‘From Parks to Port’ Accessible Trail

Hampshire's port city of Southampton has unveiled a new historical tour enabling those with physical and learning difficulties to explore...

Grant Awarded to North Norfolk Community Transport

An organisation that offers a wheelchair-accessible car service to disabled people in rural Norfolk has been awarded a grant by national...

UK’s First All-Wheelchair Professional Dance Company Announces Tour

The premier production of a brand-new professional all wheelchair-user dance company is to to tour three venues across the Midlands....

Nominations Open for Genius Within's Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards

Nominations for the Genius Within Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards are open. The awards recognise and celebrate the successes and...

Minister Meets Spinal Injuries Campaigner who Survived Manchester Arena Bombing

Pictured from left to right: Tom Pursglove MP, Mark Ridler, Nik Harley OBE, Martin Hibbert The Minister for Disabled People Health and...

Countdown To Naidex 2023

There’s just one week to go before this year’s Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo). With content, products and...

Cafe Owner Paints Window Mural in Aid of Guide Dogs

Artist Alice Herring has created a stunning Guide Dogs themed window at the café she co-owns in Warwickshire. Alice, who will be running...

Women's GB Wheelchair Rugby Squad Tips Off in Paris

An all-female GB wheelchair rugby team is making its international debut in the Women’s Cup in Paris. The tournament runs until Sunday...

Machu Picchu Climb Inspired by Dad's Battle with Parkinson's

Welshman Sam Williams is planning to climb to the iconic Machu Picchu citadel in Peru’s Andes Mountains in aid of Parkinson’s UK Cymru....

New Partnership Ensures Better Access for Football Fans

Disabled football fans at Tranmere Rovers FC will be the first to benefit from easier access to tickets thanks to a pioneering...

Development Programme for Disabled Playwrights and Script Writers Announced

The second round of a groundbreaking professional development programme for London-based disabled, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent playwrights...

Charity Receives £1 Million to Help Children with Mobility Issues

A charity for disabled children celebrated International Wheelchair Day today with the news of a £1m grant from Motability. The new grant...

Donations Boost for Charity's Accessible Housing Plan

Donations totalling £320,000 will support the first phase of a charity’s ambitious programme to build new accessible housing. The Wolfson...

Disabled Entrepreneurs Vie for Share of £100,000 Stelios Awards Prize Fund

Entry to The Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2023 is now open. The awards offer one of the largest financial prizes...

Dave Clarke Appointed New Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association

Record-breaking Paralympian Dave Clarke has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association. Dave...

Army Veteran Aiming To Be First Double Above-Knee Amputee to Climb Everest

Double above-knee amputee (DAK) Hari Budha Magar’s has confirmed he is to attempt to climb the world’s highest mountain. The former...