Accessibility upgrades have been officially opened at Biggleswade Station in Bedfordshire to make it more inclusive and welcoming for all. Installation of the new footbridge with lifts was carried out as part of the Government’s Access for All programme – creating a step-free route to and between platforms. A ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured) was held with local dignitaries, and guests from nearby Ivel Valley College, the Biggleswade Rail Access Network campaign group, Netwo

Bringing the latest action and adventure films to venues around the UK and Ireland the Banff Mountain Film Festival is back for 2026. With extreme climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of inspirational short films from remote corners of the planet.   “Immerse yourself in a night of gripping adventure – up on the big screen!” said tour director Nell Teasdale. “The Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases the y

George Bates has been appointed GB Men’s Head Coach and Player Development Coach for British Wheelchair Basketball. George first picked up the sport in 2007 with Leicester Cobras, developing his skills to a world-class level and earning a place on the GB U23 Men’s team at the 2013 IWBF U23 World Championships. His senior debut followed in 2017, and he went on to make history with the team by claiming Great Britain’s first ever World Championship gold in 2018. As a coach, Geor

Face Everything and Rise (FEAR), a charity that supports, educates and provides information to those living on artificial nutrition runs regular swim events throughout the UK. FEAR Swim days are designed for adults and children (plus family and friends), whose lives involve enteral or parenteral nutrition, intestinal failure or long-term IV treatments (such as chemotherapy and dialysis).   Swim days are held at the Triangle Leisure Centre (Burgess Hill, West Sussex), Rotherha

Elevate – The Disabled Founders Pitch is back as part of Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo) 2026. Held in partnership with Lloyds, it’s an opportunity for a business to secure the funding, mentorship, and platform it needs to reach the next level. The initiative will once again provide a unique platform for disabled entrepreneurs and business owners to showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of industry experts. At the semi-final of February 2

There is just two weeks to go to enter Living with Disability’s inaugural awards. The LWD Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who have made a significant impact within the disabled community.   Categories include Fundraising Hero, Community Club, Young Person of the Year, Charity of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Best Support, Outstanding Achievement and Innovation. Each category recognises a unique contribution, ensuring that every effort—big or small—is acknowl

A specialist Staffordshire secondary school catering for teenagers with special needs has cut the ribbon on a brand-new multi-use sports hall.   Fountains High School in Stretton has now opened its new fully accessible, state-of-the-art £2.5million multi-use hall allowing students with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy sports such as wheelchair basketball in a dedicated space for the first time.   The sports hall and adjoining Multi Use Games Area is the first facility of

A UK university has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global exemplar in disability‑inclusive health research.   Kingston University is featured in a major new WHO report highlighting best practice around the world entitled ‘Good practices on disability-inclusive health’.   The report showcases the university’s pioneering approach to involving people with intellectual disabilities as active researchers rather than solely as participants in studies.  

Wheelchair users in the UK are being invited to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.   The initiative is being led by the Wheelchair Alliance, a community interest company that advocates for better wheelchair service provision, and will give wheelchair users with lived experience the power to influence how wheelchair services are designed, delivered and improved.   Backed by funding from the  RFU (Rugby Football Union) Injured Playe

Music venues in Hackney, London, are leading the way in becoming audio inclusive.   Developed by Marion Marincat, founder of Sownd Affects, audio inclusivity ensures venues and experiences are accessible and welcoming for people of all hearing abilities, including those who are noise sensitive.   "Becoming profoundly deaf at 26 completely reshaped my relationship with sound,” said Marion (pictured above left with  Ben Hancock, Managing Director of  Oscar Acoustics ) .   “Desp

Two Paralympic medallists are amongst the first six competitors selected to represent ParalympicsGB at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The athletes, from Para Alpine skiing, Para Snowboard and Para Nordic (Biathlon and Cross-country) disciplines, will feature in the British team at the Games which take place in Italy from March 6 to 15. Defending champion Neil Simpson (pictured above), who made history when he became the first British male athlete to

Live to Your Living Room kicks off 2026 on January 10 by welcoming the talented Oaken   to the stage.   Delivering an exciting repertoire of traditional folk favourites, as well as self-penned songs and arrangements, the performance will be full of stunning vocals and truly luscious four-part harmonies, delivered in Oaken’s friendly, authentic, and truly joyous style. The  capella quartet consisting of Emily Barden, Anna Tabbush, Camilo Menjura, and Dominic Stichbury came tog

Best of luck to LWD’s good friend Hari Budha Magar MBE who is set to be the first double-above-knee amputee to climb the highest peaks on the world’s seven continents. He is currently climbing Mt. Vinson in Antartica (4,892m) to complete the challenge and inspire others to climb their own mountains and conquer their dreams.  After climbing Mt Blanc (4,810m), Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m) and becoming the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mt. Everest (8,849m) in May

Model, actor and influencer Ellie Goldstein has been announced as a guest speaker at this year’s Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo).   The UK’s biggest and most established event for the disability community will be on March 25 and 26 at the NEC in Birmingham, and Ellie is the first celebrity guest speaker to be announced.   Ellie has made history by being the first model with Down Syndrome to feature in huge campaigns with brands such as Gucci Beaut

A disabled author has raised more than £100,000 for charity through his series of popular children’s books. Brian Abram, a former cyclist from Halifax   who sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in a devastating accident, raised the money for spinal injury charities through his self-published children’s book series,  The Adventures of Grandad Wheels! . Brian set himself the challenge of reaching £100,000 by Christmas 2025 and has proudly announced that he has surpassed

There is just one month to go to enter Living with Disability’s inaugural awards. The LWD Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who have made a significant impact within the disabled community. These awards seek to highlight the dedication, innovation, and compassion shown by those who go above and beyond to support, uplift, and inspire others. Each category recognises a unique contribution, ensuring that every effort—big or small—is acknowledged and appreciated. Nom

The red carpet is ready to be rolled out for the highly anticipated 21st Oska Bright Film Festival. The world’s leading festival for films made by, or featuring, people with learning disabilities or autism returns to the big screen in March 2026. Founded in 2004 by a group of learning-disabled filmmakers frustrated at having nowhere to show their work, the BAFTA qualifying Oska Bright Film Festival has grown from a one-day celebration event to seven days of screenings. The up

A landmark new football stadium for Premier League side Everton FC is setting a new high standard for accessible club stadiums in the UK. The Hill Dickinson Stadium has set a new benchmark in inclusive design, ensuring fans of all abilities can participate fully in the matchday experience. Set on Liverpool’s waterfront at Bramley-Moore Dock, the stadium opened at the start of the current football season, accommodating 52,888 ‘Toffees’ fans and offering uninterrupted views of

Registration for Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo) 2026 has opened.   The UK’s biggest and most established event for the disability community will be on March 25 and 26 at the NEC in Birmingham, bringing together the disability and accessibility community, healthcare professionals, and innovators for two days of inspiration and change. With content, products and features covering mobility, employment and work, health & well-being, independent livin

Para equestrian Stephanie Quintrell has her sights set on a world’s first. Supported by five other fearless women, Stephanie will ride for up to nine hours a day from Argentina to Chile, ascending and descending up to 4,400m of difficult terrain across the Andes. She hopes her challenging ‘Ride to Independence’ will inspire others to go and have their own adventures and to show the ‘impossible can be possible’. Six years ago, Stephanie experienced a sudden and severe neurolog