We hear from Paul Arnold, ICO Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, who shares his story of being a leader with a visual impairment. Paul is responsible for the strategy, leadership and performance of the Information Commissioner’s Office. He …
I started Diabetes Week with a 5 kilometre jog, had a roast beef dinner in the middle and ended with a lovely evening in the pub with friends. A normal Sunday – except I spent it making sure there were …
The theme for this year's Dementia Action Week is diagnosis. Alzheimer's Society research shows that the misconception around memory loss being a sign of normal ageing is the biggest barrier to people seeking a dementia diagnosis. We hear from Emma …
My name is David Stanley and I am the Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture. My goal is to connect the learning-disabled community across the globe through my original music. I am the founder and CEO of an …
How can small changes support independence for disabled people? Hear from Remap, a unique charity that has a network of 900 skilled volunteers across the UK, who design and make bespoke equipment for individuals free of charge. In the last …
It’s ME Awareness Day! An annual event to learn more about ME and listen to the experiences of those living with ME.
Hear from Eleanor Chambers who was diagnosed with ME in her first year at university.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about developmental disabilities, increasing inclusion for disabled people in community life. The campaign raises awareness by educating and highlighting the barriers that some disabled people encounter in connecting with their communities.
“I'm a people person, I thrive on human interaction and contact” – Donna tells us about her involvement with film ethnography research in 2019, and how her life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for severely disabled people, and their increased rollout around the UK will ensure everyone in society has the opportunity to enjoy our public spaces.
COVID-19 Vaccinations – what do I need to know?