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Fighting for an accessible home
We spoke to Angela, who told us how difficult it can be to get an accessible home. She explained why the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) needs to be more generous and fully fund people with high needs.
Universal design in Inclusive Education
Every child has a right to an education. An education that is inclusive and that values every learner. Amalie Quevedo is part of our International Technical team. She explores how Universal Design is an essential part of inclusive education.
Gaining confidence through coffee
Tilly works at Social Bean - our social enterprise coffee shop in Swansea. She tells us why the cafe is so important to her.
Podcast: Video games and disabled people
Video games are a relatively new but ever more popular medium. Somewhat misunderstood, video games have something very special about them in terms of being able to reach people and include people. For disabled people they can actually be more than...
A centre for everyone
Tom lives in Seven Springs, our care home in Kent. He tells us about the impact of hydrotherapy and why he can't wait for the new activity suite to open.
Discrimination and non-visible disabilities
Sophia, one of our former Change 100 interns, talks about how accessibility goes beyond physical barriers. It stems to attitudes as well.
Why we need more accessible housing
Rene tells us about her experience of applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant and how things can be improved.
Is the law protecting guide dog owners?
Blogger Emily Davison discusses how a lack of commitment to the Equality Act and inadequate training has affected her.
How education has been affected by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to affect the world. Whether that's from everyday living to employment and education. Amalie Quevedo is part of our International Technical team. She explores the impact of the pandemic on our inclusive...
Why the five-week wait for Universal Credit must end
Gemma Hope is our Director of Policy. She tells us why we have asked MPs to scrap the five-week wait for Universal Credit.
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