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Oct 31
2 min

Students with Learning Disabilities Graduate from Edinburgh Napier University

Students on a pioneering programme to help support young people with learning disabilities into higher education have graduated from...

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Video Campaign Showcases the Triumphs of Disabled Flyers

clive579

Oct 27
1 min

Video Campaign Showcases the Triumphs of Disabled Flyers

Inspirational videos featuring disabled people whose lives have been changed for the better by flying are at the centre of a new on-line...

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Top TV Award for CEO of Creative Diversity Network

clive579

Oct 26
2 min

Top TV Award for CEO of Creative Diversity Network

Deborah Williams OBE has received the ‘Behind the Scenes Impact’ award at the Diversity TV Awards. The award recognises Deborah’s...

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The Children’s Trust Appoints new Chief Executive

clive579

Oct 25
1 min

The Children’s Trust Appoints new Chief Executive

The UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury has appointed Mike Thiedke as its incoming Chief Executive. He will join The...

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Early Bird Tickets on Sale now for Parallel Windsor 2024

clive579

Oct 25
1 min

Early Bird Tickets on Sale now for Parallel Windsor 2024

Parallel Windsor will be back at the Windsor Great Park next year on Sunday 7th July. Early bird tickets for the national inclusive...

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Former GB Para-Athlete Aiming to Ski Solo and Unsupported to South Pole

clive579

Oct 24
2 min

Former GB Para-Athlete Aiming to Ski Solo and Unsupported to South Pole

Former GB para-athlete Jonny Huntington will set off on October 30 to run from Manchester to London on an epic ultra-marathon. The...

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Chris Packham Challenges his Autism with Feelgood Wildlife Show from Tonight

clive579

Oct 23
2 min

Chris Packham Challenges his Autism with Feelgood Wildlife Show from Tonight

Chris Packham has responded to the BBC’s decision to axe the popular wildlife programme Autumnwatch by airing his own free-to-view online...

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Northern to Trial British Sign Language Announcements on Trains

clive579

Oct 20
1 min

Northern to Trial British Sign Language Announcements on Trains

Northern is set to interpret its announcements into British Sign Language (BSL) on some of its services. Passengers will first see the...

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Find Out if Three Wheels are Better than Two at Tricycle Trial

clive579

Oct 19
1 min

Find Out if Three Wheels are Better than Two at Tricycle Trial

Europe’s leading provider of adult electric tricycles is bringing its one-to-one trial ride experience to Scotland for the very first...

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Sheffield Steelkings win 2023 British Para Ice Hockey Playoffs

clive579

Oct 18
1 min

Sheffield Steelkings win 2023 British Para Ice Hockey Playoffs

Congratulations to the Sheffield Steelkings who are the 2023 British Para Ice Hockey Playoff Champions after a 3-1 win over the Cardiff...

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Mother’s Campaign for more Life-Changing Support for Deaf Children in Wales

clive579

Oct 18
2 min

Mother’s Campaign for more Life-Changing Support for Deaf Children in Wales

The mother of two deaf children has issued a rallying cry to the people of Wales to back her campaign, calling for more support for every...

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Sensory Pop-Up Play Space Shortlisted for MadeForMums Toy Award

clive579

Oct 17
1 min

Sensory Pop-Up Play Space Shortlisted for MadeForMums Toy Award

A world first sensory play den that creates a calm space for children with developmental disabilities has been shortlisted for a...

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Safari Park’s Generous Great Day Out Donation

clive579

Oct 13
2 min

Safari Park’s Generous Great Day Out Donation

6,000 children have had a wild day out thanks to West Midland Safari Park and the children’s charity Variety. The safari park donated the...

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clive579

Oct 12
1 min

Game On at EGX London

The UK's biggest gaming event opened today at London’s ExCeL. From video games, board games and arcade games, EGX celebrates all things...

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Council Breaking Down Barriers to Gaining Skills and Employment.

clive579

Oct 12
2 min

Council Breaking Down Barriers to Gaining Skills and Employment.

A new jobs website has been created to help Warwickshire-based employers fill roles created to appeal to people facing barriers into...

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Disabled Gym Goers the Focus for Award Winning Photographer

clive579

Oct 11
1 min

Disabled Gym Goers the Focus for Award Winning Photographer

London based Photographer Pete Muller has won a top award for his series of images showing men with either prosthetic legs or with one...

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Making Space Travel Possible for Disabled People

clive579

Oct 5
2 min

Making Space Travel Possible for Disabled People

International space agencies are being urged to continue developing a series of requirements that would enable disabled people to travel...

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Autochair Celebrates Four Decades of Innovation

clive579

Oct 3
1 min

Autochair Celebrates Four Decades of Innovation

World-leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle adaptation products Autochair is celebrating 40 years in business. The family-run...

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Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards - Winners Announced

clive579

Sep 29
2 min

Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards - Winners Announced

Outstanding members of the Neurominority community have been recognised at the Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards. Individuals, businesses...

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clive579

Sep 27
2 min

Game Changer for Video Gamers

A new range of accessories that make gaming controllers easier to use for players with a range of disabilities has been launched. Thumb...

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