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We have collaborated with disabled rapper Kray-Z Legz, to launch a new rap and video titled ‘The Language of Disability’.
We have collaborated with disabled rapper Kray-Z Legz, to launch a new rap and video titled ‘The Language of Disability’.
Youth with disabilities around the globe have been empowered to shine a spotlight on the challenges and stigma they face, through a new web-documentary series launched by international charity Leonard Cheshire.
Video games are a relatively new but ever more popular medium. Somewhat misunderstood, video games have something very special about them in terms of being able to reach people and include people. For disabled people they can actually be more than...
An exciting third sector partnership is commemorating Get Online Week by unveiling a new video that demonstrates the positive impact of technology on people’s lives at home.
Supporting people with disabilities to improve their digital skills is a key part of our innovation to inclusion (i2i) programme in Kenya and Bangladesh. Angel Perez explains how our partnership with Learning Age Solutions (LAS) is creating unique...
Colin's disability has never got in the way of his love of music. He told us how he uses the skills he's learnt from our Go Digital programme to inspire other disabled people.
Sam, a communications worker, was diagnosed with ADHD at 30. He speaks about how he uses ADHD memes to express himself.
This is a story about how, through the Digital Buddy programme, a group of exceptional volunteers are helping people like Andrew to connect with the world.
Nick Bishop speaks to disabled football fan Rob Trent about attending games as a wheelchair user – from perching on the old Wembley steps to travelling on the train with lab rats.
The holiday spirit was truly alive at Hill House in Sandbach after residents took part in a virtual Christmas concert with local Explorer Scout Unit, Shipton ESU.
Online blogger Emily Davison discusses whether the beauty industry is inclusive enough in today’s world.
As we come to the end of 2020, Dave Hursthouse, Assistive Technology Project Manager, reflects on the impact of accessible activities at Hill House over the last year.
Ricky Stevenson looks back at the last year and shares his experience of lockdowns and the pandemic.
The grounds of Arley Hall were transported to the doorstops of residents at Hill House, after coronavirus restrictions meant their annual visit could not take place.
Amar Latif contracted coronavirus in March 2020. He tells us about what it was like to be admitted to hospital as a blind man and what the experience taught him.
David Hursthouse, Assistive Technology Project Manager, updates us on the impact of technology at Hill House.
Stephen started to get involved with Go Digital just before coronavirus lockdown measures due were introduced. He tells us how the project has supported him during lockdown.
Emily — also known as blogger Fashioneyesta — told us about her experience of online hate crime.
Our new guide — ‘Talented people aren’t always where you expect to find them’ — provides employers with top tips on how to recruit disabled people and ensure they can reach their full potential.
Through the Get On Board campaign, we’re calling for a new law to make all rail travel in Britain accessible by 2030. Here’s why we’re campaigning for #TrainsForAll.
Leonard Cheshire has been selected for a Silver Award by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) for their Can Do programme with The Zoological Society of London.
This Wednesday, 14 October 2020, we will be having a presence at a special ‘Science Museum Lates’ event with our "Keeping Connected" message fitting perfectly with an over-arching Coronavirus theme.
Put a spring in your step by taking on the TCS London Marathon with Team Leonard Cheshire.
Sophia is a disability rights campaigner. She tells us about her social media campaign #DisabledAnd and her plans for her platform "Ableism and me".
In the first instalment of our new series At the Intersection, Gwenyth Withers looks at what intersectionality is and why it's important to talk about.
Isaac tells us about his experience of volunteering at one of our services and how he has supported disabled people to stay connected this Christmas.
Ignorance about the correct language to use when talking to people with disabilities is rife in the UK, research by charity Leonard Cheshire reveals.
Maeve O’Reilly, our Policy Advisor on Data and Disability, reflects on the journey of our Disability Data Portal.
Hundreds of disabled tourists have spoken out after having trips to British tourist spots ruined by a ‘disgusting’ and ‘degrading’ lack of useable toilets.
One of our supporters shared their experience of online hate crime.