The Disability Action Plan was published last week. It had the ambitious aim of making the UK the ‘most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive’. Do the 32 Actions add up to a ground breaking plan? Will it deliver in the year ahead? Let’s explore.
Festive fun at Symonds House
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At Symonds House, the spirit of Christmas came alive in a unique way this year with the pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast. We spoke to Activities Coordinator Sally Brett to find out more.
The Autumn Statement left disabled people out in the cold
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On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, our Head of Advocacy Amy Little examines the Autumn Statement 2023 and the energy price cap rise. Amy tells us why disabled people are calling for more financial support.
Change 100 showed me what I can bring to a job
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Sophie was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Change 100 gave me the chance to improved my skills
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Catherine was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the data-driven diagnostics company, Cyted.
Are disability hate crimes and disability hate incidents different?
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Rachel helps to clear up the crucial difference between hate crimes and hate incidents.
All political parties must take action on disability hate crime
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Kerry tells us how experiencing online hate crime affected her, why allyship is so important and what she would like to see the government do to tackle it.
Accessible housing: The key to a happier life
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To mark Accessible Homes week, we speak to Kerry Thompson – a disability campaigner who knows the difference accessible housing can make to someone’s life.
Finding freedom through independence
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Emma Donaldson, 36, is from Hucknall in Nottinghamshire. She tells us about her quest to find a wheelchair accessible home.
Unleashing the power of disabled participants and canines!
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Our wonderful staff member Terry Craggs will be competing in the upcoming Para Agility World Championships with her border collie called Mist.
