A fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream for everyone aged seven and above has put access at the heart of the production. In a major collaboration between the Unicorn, the UK's leading theatre for young people and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), creative captioning has been fully integrated into the design, story and magic for every performance of the play. There will also be integrated BSL performances. Representing a landmark partners

Kew Wakehurst has launched a brand-new programme designed to help individuals connect, relax and engage with the natural world. Nature Connect is especially designed for those who may be experiencing mental health challenges, are from under- served communities or have limited experience of engaging with nature. Adults from all walks of life are invited to join, including parents and caregivers, or someone looking to unwind and boost wellbeing. Taking place on August 15 and Se

Congratulations to all those involved in Parallel Windsor 2026. To the organisers, volunteers, exhibitors, performers, charity representatives, and of course all of you who took part in yesterday’s challenge events – well done. The sun shone brightly and the smiles even brighter. A truly inspiring, uplifting day held in the majestic grounds of the Windsor Great Park. Parallel Windsor is becoming an iconic national event and LWD is proud to be involved as a media partner in th

There’s just two days to go before we get ready, steady and go for this year’s national inclusive sports event Parallel Windsor. Entries are still open to run, walk, wander, push or pull along Windsor Great Park’s stunning Long Mile, and organisers have announced that there will be free accessible shuttles to get there from local train stations. Designed for people to start together but finish whenever, Parallel’s flagship event aims to challenge everyone to get moving by

August Adventures: Eight UK Events Worth Travelling For August is a different kind of month. The evenings stretch out, school holidays are in full swing, and there’s a genuine sense that anything is possible. Whether you’re planning a proper weekend away, a family day trip, or just looking for something to look forward to, the UK’s calendar is stacked with reasons to get out and go. And here’s what’s changed. Accessibility is no longer an afterthought at many of the country’s

Oliver Hirst-Greenham (pictured above) has been crowned champion of the English Disability Open Scratch Championship for the second time. The England Golf Disability Squad player shot rounds of level-par (72) and +4 (76) to win the title at The Shire London by three shots. “I wasn’t really expecting it because I’ve had such a rocky season, but I worked really hard to get my swing in a great place for the event,” said Oliver, who has congenital hip dysplasia, creating chronic

Two authors who advocate passionately for disability rights were among the winners at the Society of Authors’ Awards. Grace Spence Green won a Somerset Maugham Award for her memoir To Exist As I Am (Profile Books, Wellcome Collection). In 2018, aged 22 and a fourth-year medical student, Grace sustained a spinal cord injury. She is now a full-time wheelchair user and, alongside her job as a junior doctor, is working to challenge the narratives surrounding disability, medicine

There are musicals that arrive in London with so many five star reviews that they’ve already created their own place in our theatrical galaxy. Previous productions of hit show Operation Mincemeat have won both Olivier and Tony awards. But OMG – whether you’re a first-time audience member, or one of the show’s loyal ‘Mincefluencers’ you need to get yourself a ticket to see the extraordinary new cast now at London’s Fortune Theatre. From the moment that Madeleine Jackson-Smith

Registration is now open for the inaugural Naidex Roadshow South. Building on more than 50 years of Naidex success, the roadshow marks an exciting new chapter for the UK's leading event for disability, bringing together the disability community, healthcare professionals, carers, families, suppliers and innovators for a dedicated one-day event on September 9. Naidex Roadshow South will provide visitors with the opportunity to discover the latest products and services, connect

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is inviting communities across the UK to help create a ‘Summer of Inclusion’ for disabled children and young people. The charity is launching a nationwide fundraising campaign alongside a brand-new outdoor cinema event at this year's RDA National Championships at Hartpury House, Gloucestershire. The campaign, calling for “nobody left in the shade,” highlights the barriers many disabled children face during the summer months, w

An intrepid fundraiser from Sutton Coldfield is preparing to scale the Three Peaks whilst carrying his paraplegic son. This weekend (June 27 & 28) Pete Haslam will be working as a team with fifteen friends and family members to bring 11-year-old Ted along for the trip - a 23-mile trek across the three mountains, in England, Scotland Wales. The youngster was left paralysed at the age of three, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt’s Lymphoma, an aggressive form of spinal

The EE Disability FA Cup returns this summer for its landmark 10th edition with six finals taking place this weekend (June 27 & 28). Marking a decade of the competition, this year’s finals once again bring together the largest showcase of impairment specific football in the country. Players across all six formats; Amputee, Blind, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, Partially Sighted and Powerchair, will compete for national honours in an event designed to give every format its own FA stage

A groundbreaking new digital archive documenting the history of disabled people’s fight for civil rights in the UK has been launched. NDMAC: Crip Fights For Civil Rights is a major new initiative from the National Disability Movement Archive and Collection (NDMAC), capturing the heritage story of the UK Disability Rights Movement from the 1970s to the present day. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project brings together a rich collection of oral histories, ph

Europe’s leading tricycle manufacturer has announced it will be opening the doors to its third showroom in Chester this month to meet the rising demand for accessible transport options. Jorvik Tricycles’ bespoke 4,706sq ft showroom gives customers the opportunity to test ride tricycles on-site, thanks to a purpose-built 300m square indoor track designed to replicate real road conditions. Complete with a roundabout, three exits and dual lanes, the state-of-the-art track pro

A major outdoor exhibition featuring sculptures by Henry Moore and works by three leading contemporary artists has opened in West Sussex. This visually exciting exhibition Henry Moore and more at Kew Wakehurst brings together Moore’s iconic forms and works by Rana Begum, Paloma Varga Weisz, and Rafael Pérez Evans. Framed by Wakehurst's spectacular American Prairie, Winter Garden and Mansion lawns, four timeless sculptures by Henry Moore are exhibited in a unique and acc

Inspirational visually impaired athlete Samantha Gough has been awarded an MBE in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for services to sport and to the visually impaired community. Born with cerebral visual impairment (CVI), Sam’s condition means that while her eyes are healthy, her brain cannot fully process visual information. Her sight deteriorated significantly in 2014, requiring her to relearn essential life skills, including mobility and independent navigation. She des

Disability Arts Online (DAO) is calling on people across the country to share their memories and experiences of the Disability Arts movement as part of a major new heritage project. ‘Cripping Culture: A Journey into Disability Arts Heritage’ is a new project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, that will save the stories of the Disability Arts movement from being lost and share them through an accessible digital archive, interactive timeline and podcast series. B

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) ‘I Didn’t Plan on This’ podcast has won podcast/audio campaign of the year at the UK Content Awards. The podcast series was created to give voice and visibility to people whose lives are shaped, directly or indirectly, by spinal cord injury (SCI) and was hosted by Gary Dawson and Zoe Fox who, without filter, shared some of the tough challenges they face every single day. “It is fantastic to see the raw and honest experiences of those living w

An inclusive circus company specialising in workshops and experiences for children and adults with additional needs is seeking to expand its services. Founded earlier this year by long-time friends Cindy Downey and Rosa Iddon Cooper, (pictured above) Circable delivers mobile circus workshops, performances and wellbeing sessions designed to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN). The company h

London’s favourite half marathon has opened its highly anticipated public ballot. So, this is your chance to secure a coveted place in next year's much-loved London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM), which welcomes a limited number of wheelchair participants and other runners with disabilities, including visually impaired runners. To enter, simply click https://llhm.co.uk/ballot-27 to enter before 12 noon on June 23 when the ballot closes. Lucky runners will be advised by e