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, returns to The Actor’s Church in Covent Garden, London, on July 21, 22 and 24. Founded by renowned actor Mark Beer (pictured above), Dramaiocht Productions is one of the first theatre companie

Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft CBE has received an Honorary Doctor of Sport from Leeds Beckett University. The award is in recognition of her outstanding achievements in sport, her contribution to disability sport and inclusion, and her ongoing collaboration with the university's Carnegie School of Sport. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Hannah is one of Britain's most successful Paralympic athletes. Competing in the T34 wheelchair racing classification, she has won ni

Congratulations to Georgina Colman (pictured above) and Seth Richardson whose pioneering disability savings platform was recently recognised as one of the world's most innovative affiliate partners.   Purpl, the UK’s first money-saving platform built by disabled people, for disabled people, was selected for the prestigious Awin Power 100 list from a vast network of more than one million active partners in 35 countries. Created to reduce the £1,095 average extra monthly costs

Students from Birmingham City University (BCU) have met Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at an event to mark one year to go until the start of the Invictus Games. BCU is contributing to a number of initiatives spanning research, student opportunities and the design of the official Games medals by staff and students from the university’s School of Jewellery. “Seeing the 'I AM' spirit of the Invictus Games come to life is something I'll never forget,” said 34-year-old student

A group of talented blind and partially sighted musicians have showcased their skills at an event at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The musicians and composers, all of whom have developed careers in singing, performing or composing across a wide range of instruments, performed for an audience of music professionals, blind and partially sighted people, and partner organisations. The event celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Elizabeth Eagle-Bott Me

A new Professional Association of Assistive Technologists (PAAT) has been launched to provide crucial accreditation for people working with disabled adults who use assistive technology. Assistive technology can support people to communicate, connect with others and live more independently. Access to assistive technology, backed by the right support, can transform everyday life for many disabled people. Recent rapid changes in technology mean daily tasks that were once challe