Government support for families with disabled children
Government support has been provided for disabled children and their families during the pandemic. Funding has also been provided to support disabled children in education.
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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.
Donna's experience being a film participant and the Covid-19 pandemic
“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.
Why we need Changing Places toilets
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 Vaccination Programme
COVID-19 Vaccinations – what do I need to know?
Senior business leaders – could you be a Disability and Access Ambassador?
We have opened recruitment for 14 industry leaders who are passionate about disability access and inclusion to drive change for disabled people in their sectors.
Tell us your thoughts for our National Strategy for Disabled People
We are launching our survey for the National Strategy for Disabled People – this is what it involves.
Living with Non-Visible Disabilities
What is a non-visible disability and what are the ways in which they can affect daily life?
International Day of People with Disabilities
What is the International Day of People with Disabilities and why do we celebrate it?
Disability Unit work during the pandemic and beyond
How has the Disability Unit responded to COVID-19 and how has the pandemic affected the National Strategy for Disabled People?