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

Paralympics’ most successful athlete of all time Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport. During her glittering career she competed at an incredible nine Paralympics Games winning a total of 30 medals, including 19 golds. Sarah was just 14 years old when she began her Paralympic career as a swimmer, competing at four games: Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, picking up a combined total of five gold, eight silver and three

Live to Your Living Room has teamed up with Furness Tradition Folk Festival to livestream a stunning double-bill of folk music from Ulverston in Cumbria. Sit back in your garden, relax, and enjoy two young rising stars in the festival folk scene in a very special afternoon show on Saturday (July 11). Folk duo Wychbury specialise in traditional folk songs with a modern twist - listen in for intricate finger-picking and ethereal, captivating vocals. The Madeleine Stewart Trio (

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has appointed five new trustees to its board. The new additions, three of whom have sight loss, bring a wealth of experience and will play a crucial role in making major decisions that affect the charity and its subsidiaries. The five new trustees are: Director of External Affairs at Asthma + Lung UK, Andrew McCracken; finance expert Graham Colbert; Barry Hoffman - a former Chief People Officer at a FTSE company; Motabil

Disabled entrepreneurs and signatories of the Government-backed Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship (DFCE) have marked the launch of the 2026 Progress Report. Hosted by Lloyds on behalf of DFCE founding signatories (Barclays, HSBC UK, Lloyds and NatWest Group), and attended by the Department for Business & Trade, UK Finance and Small Business Britain, the event demonstrated the progress the Code has achieved so far and looked ahead to even more inclusive access to

A Golf Day held by Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity has raised just under £10,000 to support young children with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. Held at Mannings Heath Golf Club in West Sussex, the event brought together local businesses, supporters and community groups for a day of golf, fundraising and networking. The money raised will help the charity move closer to its 25th anniversary goal of supporting an additional 25 children and families acr

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