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If COP26 isn’t accessible, what about disaster relief?
Following the news Karine Elharrar couldn't attend COP26 as the venue was inaccessible, Mark Carew tells us why it's time disaster relief was made more inclusive.
Podcast: Fundraising, family and fighting for a fairer world
In this episode, we chat to Martin Hywood, a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy UK, on life before and after his diagnosis, and how quarantine affected him.
Our verdict on Autumn Budget 2021
We needed to see a lot from today’s Budget to support social care, equal employment, and supporting disability rights worldwide. But did it deliver? Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope gives us her verdict.
What we hope the CQC social care report will do
The CQC’s latest report reveals a severe social care workforce crisis. Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope explains why we need a clear plan for social care reform from the government.
Always gay, always disabled - stop dividing my identities
For the next blog in the At the Intersection series, Kieran shares his experiences as a disabled queer man. He exists at the intersection of disability and sexuality.
Our inclusive education project in Tanzania
For the past four years, we’ve been working to support disabled children into school in Tanzania, East Africa. Catherine Alejo, Programme Manager for Uganda, and Tanzania, reflects on the project now it’s finished.
‘Writing on egg shells’ – impact of online trolls
Kerry Thompson is a disabled blogger. She tells us how she deals with some of the trolling comments she receives.
Why we need to talk about intersectionality
In the first instalment of our new series At the Intersection, Gwenyth Withers looks at what intersectionality is and why it's important to talk about.
The power of partnerships
Jen Sweeney talks about how we're trying to close the disability employment gap - thanks to our new partnership with John Lewis.
Closing the employment gap for women in Uganda
For the last three years, we’ve been working with 250 women with disabilities in Northern Uganda. Catherine Alejo, Programme Manager in Uganda and Tanzania, explains how the project has supported these women in developing their skillsets and starting...
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