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...
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.
We have collaborated with disabled rapper Kray-Z Legz, to launch a new rap and video titled ‘The Language of Disability’.
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.
Author: Stelios Philanthropic Foundation £300K CASH PRIZES TO BE WON, the highest ever amounts in one year for the 18th awards For the first time applicants will submit video pitches and be filmed for pilot documentary
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.
Our Four Pillars of Assistive Technology Success series explores the essential foundations required to transform AT from a promising concept into a real-life game‑changer. Through this video series, the AT team will unpack how strong physical...
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.
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.
Nick chats to music PR guru, access campaigner and wheelchair user Isobel Williams. Isobel tells us about the The Ramp of Approval TikTok channel, exploring her adventures as a wheelchair user. We hear about the light-hearted venue reviews that help...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Put a spring in your step by taking on the TCS London Marathon with Team Leonard Cheshire.
One of our supporters shared their experience of online hate crime.
Maria Francis lives at Greenhill House, our care home in Bath, and has been making new friends thanks to our pen pal scheme.
Steve Tyler is our Director of Assistive Technology. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, he tells us about how assistive technology can help everyone stay connected in a challenging world.
The founder of the UK’s first sign language counselling service, Deaf4Deaf, has won the top prize at the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in London.
International disability charity Leonard Cheshire hosted a successful parliamentary youth event at the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 March.
Each year, we team up with the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation to run a competition for disabled entrepreneurs to win funding for their businesses from easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. In 2019, 10 entrepreneurs won prizes ranging from £5...
Isla Atay, a pioneering Leonard Cheshire volunteer and second year Music student at the University of Manchester, has been presented with the University’s prestigious Student Volunteer of the Year Award.
Michelle Lecheminant is the deputy manager at our St. Bridget’s service in West Sussex. She tells us what working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic has taught her.
This is the question we are answering as we embrace technology to keep the people we support in touch with the outside world.
How everyday devices like Alexa and an iPad opened new possibilities for connection, creativity, and control.
Our latest research has found 86% of disabled people face difficulties when accessing pubs and bars.
Our Leonard Cheshire Christmas Choir are making their final prepartions ahead of Tuesday's performance.
After becoming an independent candidate in the 2026 local elections, Gina Patel opens up about her experience in politics, the barriers disabled people face and her message for the new Prime Minister
In this podcast episode, we chat to Zarifa, who shares her personal journey navigating the complexities of sex, dating, and disability, and Paige and Taylor, who share a candid glimpse into their relationship and talk about societal norms and...
Dave Hursthouse is the assistive technology project manager at Hill House in Sandbach. One year since the assistive technology project began, he tells us how it is changing lives.
In this episode, we talk about the impact of coronavirus and self-isolation on disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. With the current restrictions in place, we spoke to business owner Josh Wintersgill, Jamie Woods, a community...
Kay Barnes – Assistive Technologist at our Hill House residential service in Cheshire – shows how technology offers choice and independence, and keeps people in touch.
On the twelfth and final day of Christmas, we chatted with 12 of our amazing volunteers.
Cassie shares her experience with hate crime and some practical advice on what to do if you are a victim.
In this episode, Leonard Cheshire's Joshua Reeves speaks with Whizz-Kidz ambassador Arunima Misra about accessible travel and navigating holidays as a wheelchair user.
Author: Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Guy Walker of Dovetail & Slate ( www.dovetailslate.co.uk ) takes 1st prize of £150,000 in cash grants Theo Constanti of the Marble Group ( www.themarblegroup.co.uk) gets the 2nd prize of £100,000 Jack Sims of...
In this episode we spoke to Jane about how technology will empower her life: despite losing the power of speech, she can store her voice digitally – a process known as voice banking. So Jane will still be able to say what she wants in her words.
In this episode, we chat to Martin Hywood, a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy UK, on life before and after his diagnosis, and how quarantine affected him.
This month, we spoke with creator and educator Fats Timbo, and sociologist and researcher Cassie Lovelock, as well as a few friendly members of the public, to discuss the intersectionality of disability and race.