A leading supplier of vehicle adaptations dedicated to making car travel accessible to all has teamed up with para-taekwondo athlete and disability advocate Nicole Brennan (pictured above). Mobility in Motion has announced Nicole, who is aiming to compete at the LA 2028 Paralympics, as its latest brand ambassador. A passionate advocate for disability inclusion and empowerment Nicole is the founder of IAMPOSSIBLE Consultancy Ltd, which helps organisations build more inclusive

All accessible toilets at major British supermarket chain Morrisons are now stoma friendly. The initiative aims to support independence, dignity and comfort for people living with a stoma and has been rolled out following customer feedback. Morrisons stoma friendly toilets include features recommended by Colostomy UK, such as hooks for clothing or bags, a shelf for supplies, a bin for discreet disposal, and a mirror to help with appliance checks. It is currently estimated tha

UK charity Designability has launched a major survey calling on 10,000 disabled people across the UK to take part. The Unfair Index: Designing a Fairer Future gives disabled people the chance to share the everyday barriers they face – at home, work, online, in public spaces and in their communities. The findings will be used to create the UK’s first Unfair Index, highlighting the most unfair barriers in everyday life, focusing on those that are urgent, harmful, and possible t

A theatre company that features an integrated cast of actors with disabilities both visible and invisible is to stage Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’.   The classic satirical tale, tackling Victorian society’s obsession with social status, marriage, and superficiality, will be staged by Dramaiocht Productions at OSC Arts Centre in Barnes from March 11-15.   Founded by renowned actor Mark Beer (pictured above), Dramaiocht Productions is one of the first theatre

Four disabled business founders and entrepreneurs will pitch for the opportunity to win a £5000 business grant from Lloyds later this month.   The finalists in Elevate, The Disabled Founders Pitch, are preparing for the final at   Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo) 2026    It will be the opportunity for one of them to secure the funding, mentorship, and platform their business needs to reach the next level. Held in partnership with Lloyds, Elevate pr

Northern Trains has announced a £550,000 improvement package to tackle accessibility failings. Passengers who rely on assistance when travelling with Northern Trains should see improvements to the service after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) secured commitments from the operator to ensure staff receive disability awareness training and to provide a £550,000 additional package of measures. It follows an investigation by the regulator that highlighted concerns about Northern

The national inclusive sports event Parallel Windsor will take place on July 5 this year.   Entries are now open to run, walk, wander, push or pull along Windsor Great Park’s stunning Long Mile.   Whatever your level of fitness and mobility, Parallel Windsor’s flagship summer event has been specially designed for people to start together but finish whenever and Living with Disability is proud to support this year’s event as a media partner.   Parallel’s flagship event aims  t

ParalympicsGB have confirmed the two athletes who have been selected to be flagbearers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Para alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick, who is Great Britain’s most decorated winter Paralympian with six medals, and Para Nordic skier Scott Meenagh, who is competing at his third Games, were chosen following a vote by their fellow athletes. Both will not be at the Opening Ceremony in Verona on March 6 as they are competing the following da

A partnership between the University of Bath and BIM4Water has been recognised for Excellence in Inclusion and Diversity at the national Digital Construction Live Awards. The awards highlighted excellence in digital construction, where data and technologies are used to improve the planning, design, construction and operation of built infrastructure. The partnership was recognised for research exploring how digital technologies can enhance the employment prospects of neurodive

The Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility criteria will be extended from March 1 to include a broader range of visible and non-visible disabilities.   The changes mean thousands more people will benefit from significant savings on their rail travel, including:    ·           A third off rail fares for the named card holder  ·           A third off for one accompanying adult aged 16+, helping their companions save too  ·           Average annual savings of around £126 a year,

A passenger lift installed into the 400-year-old Banqueting House in London’s Whitehall will offer visitors step-free access to Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpiece ceiling for the first time.   Built for King James I in 1622, the Banqueting House is last complete piece of the lost royal Palace of Whitehall, most of which perished to fire in 1698.   It has recently reopened following a major project by Historic Royal Palaces to upgrade the building’s facilities and carry out essent

The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy. But for sports fans there is more spectacular sport on the snow and ice to come in the Paralympic Winter Games. Around 665 athletes competing in 79 medal events across six sports – Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling – will gather next month in Italy for the games. An on-screen team of

Army veteran and extreme athlete Darren Hardy (pictured above) is set to take on his biggest challenge yet as he aims to set a world record by pulling a 1.5-tonne Land Rover 100km in just 100 hours. His latest challenge is driven by his determination to help develop a life-changing treatment for 17-year-old Aggie Candy-Waters and others like her who live with a rare, deadly, and currently incurable brain disease, H-ABC. With the aim of raising £100,000 for the H-ABC Foundati

Live to Your Living Room welcomes the Pagoda Project to the stage on February 20 as part of its exciting 2026 programme of music.   Folk and jazz are two surprisingly similar genres, both rooted in tradition and culture, and Pagoda Project brings a show that effortlessly blends the two together.   Pagoda Project draws on its deep talent and knowledge of jazz and folk to create a show that’s both comfortingly familiar and excitingly new and dynamic. Expect bold, brave music an

The founder of a company showcasing a range of gripping aids for those with reduced hand function has pitched for investment on the BBC One’s Dragons’ Den. Rob Smith MBE, from the Active Hands Company, created the company after a spinal cord injury in 1996. Frustrated by how his affected hands prevented him from holding gym equipment, he created a range of gripping aids to hold his hands securely around objects needed for daily living. Today the company’s products support peo

A free event that supports children with disabilities and additional needs will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special performance by a group of Britain’s Got Talent stars. Born To Perform, an inclusive dance school for performers with special educational needs, rose to fame on the 2022 series of the hit ITV show, winning a Golden Buzzer prize and an army of new fans nationwide. The Northamptonshire-based group, who were universally applauded for breaking down disabili

When Cirque du Soleil, the ground-breaking Canadian performance troupe, first performed in 1984, they showed the world what circus could look like without the use of animals. In this year’s production, Ovo, showing at London’s Royal Albert Hall until Sunday March 1, the tables are well and truly turned. All the humans play insects in this stunning treat for the senses. Ovo was devised to celebrate Cirque’s 25th anniversary in 2009, and has toured the world since then. But eve

Mobility in Motion  has announced a new charity partnership with  Dwarf Sports Association UK (DSA UK) .   The partnership builds on the success of Mobility in Motion’s recent charity collaborations with Amputation Foundation, Aspire, Remap, and WheelPower.   “Working with our charity partners in 2025 taught us a huge amount about collaboration, listening, and creating impact together,” said Bruce Lauder, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mobility in Motion, which endeavours to

This article is a sponsored advertorial. Naidex is the UK’s leading event for the disability, independent living and healthcare communities, a space where accessibility, innovation and lived experience come together to shape a more inclusive world.   For over 50 years, Naidex has been at the forefront of progress, connecting professionals, carers, individuals and brands who share one common goal: to improve lives through inclusion, technology and understanding. Who attends Na

ParalympicsGB has announced the Media & Entertainment Group Global as its Official Audio & Outdoor Partner for the upcoming Paralympic cycle and through to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The collaboration will bring the stories, achievements and personalities of ParalympicsGB athletes to audiences across the UK. It will give fans access to ParalympicsGB content across Global’s flagship radio brands and podcasts, including  athlete-led content and behind-the-scenes fea