Stories

Getting into employment in the Philippines was not an easy feat for Kristelle Gonzales. Previously she’d been judged for her physical appearance over her ability to succeed, as well as being bullied by her own colleagues. However, Kristelle has used...

Regina Mwangi goes to one of the best universities in East and Central Africa, yet poor wheelchair access and a lack of appropriate facilities pose a threat to her education. Mandela George Gaya had to overcome the attitudes of some of his own family...

Rebecca Nyirenda lives in Zambia where she loves going to school. However, a lack of appropriate transport means she can only go three times a week. Her father knows how intelligent she is and wants her to be able to go to school every day; he thinks...

Last month we were invited to Parliament to speak to MPs about Universal Credit. We spoke about the barriers claimants face progressing in work and what help different claimants need. Our Policy Manager, Sharlene McGee tells us what happened when she...

If you are a wheelchair user wanting to find an accessible property in England, a report published today shows you may still be waiting a long time for a home.

Angus volunteers at our Glencaple service in Dumfries. He tells us about his experience with volunteering and the friendship he has built with George.

Martin volunteers at our Lochar House service in Dumfries. He tells us about why volunteering is important to him.

David, one of our volunteers, tells us of his experience befriending Tommy.

We have over 6,500 volunteer, in roles as diverse as carers, befrienders, gardeners and campaigners. They are crucial to helping us achieve our mission of supporting disabled people to live and work as independently as they choose.

Denise is a volunteer at our Godfrey Robinson House service. She tells us about her experience.