From the Paralympics to new tech — our Director of Assistive Technology Steve Tyler explains what we're looking forward to in 2020.
Five amazing fundraisers
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We've had a brilliant 2019! To celebrate here are just five of our favourite fundraising moments.
Three new ambassadors
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In 2019 we have been lucky enough to introduce Amar Latif, Sophie Morgan and Olivia Breen as ambassadors.
Reaction to Labour Party manifesto
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Our reaction to the Labour Party manifesto for the election on 12 December 2019.
Reaction to Liberal Democrats manifesto
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Our reaction to the Liberal Democrats manifesto for the election on 12 December 2019.
Game changers: Oxford rugby stars rally for disabled fans
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Oxford University’s Varsity rugby teams swapped rugby for table tennis on Sunday, spending time with disabled adults living at charity Leonard Cheshire’s Agnes Court care home in Banbury.
Sign language therapist wins entrepreneur award
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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.
Record numbers reach shortlist for Stelios Awards
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An inventor, an athlete and a beautician are among those shortlisted for this year’s Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs.
An inclusive economy benefits everyone
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With the government gearing up to full election mode at the Queen’s speech later today, it’s worth reflecting on a chronic waste of talent in our economy that shows little real sign of abating.
Government must tackle disability employment gap
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Disabled people are falling out of employment at alarming rates and must be at the heart of plans for the economy, Leonard Cheshire charity says ahead of next week’s Queen’s speech.
