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Podcast: how has the pandemic impacted disabled students?
In our latest podcast episode, we speak to disabled student Cassie and network director of Disabled Students UK Amelia about their experiences over the last twelve months.
Vaccine categories aren’t working for all disabilities
Grace has a high-level spinal cord injury. She explains the COVID-19 vaccine categories and how she thinks they're leaving disabled people behind.
My journey as a disability advocate
This International Women’s Day, Isabella Kila tells us how she chose to challenge a lack of accessibility in Papua New Guinea and advocate for disabled people.
We need to include women with disabilities in the narrative
Ariana Almeida tells us why this International Women's Day, we’re calling on everyone to #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality and disability discrimination.
How to make the perfect hanging basket
BBC Gardeners’ World and BBC Morning Live Mark Lane tells us why we shouldn't underestimate the joy of a hanging basket and how you can join his masterclass this Mother's day!
A day in the life a speech and language therapist
Lissa is the speech and language therapist on the assistive technology project at Hill House in Sandbach. She tells us what her daily work involves, from customers learning how to tell jokes to getting the latest technology from the US.
Why I'm making accessible fashion
Mum of three, Caron, from Stockport tells us how she wants to make the fashion industry more inclusive with her own bespoke joggers.
Why employers need to embrace disability
Owen volunteers at our Fryers House care home in Romsey. He tells us about his experience of trying to find employment and why he's supporting our employment campaign.
Connecting with the ‘unreached’ population in India
We want to ensure disabled people can live as independent lives as they choose. Revathy Rugmini, our Regional Representative in South Asia, talks about some of our recent initiatives.
Changing our environments with assistive tech
Charisse Holder is our occupational therapist on the Assistive Technology project at Hill House in Sandbach. She tells us the importance of considering the environment when introducing new assistive technology into a residential / care home.
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