Recently, we partnered with the Hay Festival to present a talk between Stephen Fry and Peter Scott-Morgan, who describes himself as the world’s first genuine cyborg. Steve Tyler looks at what these advancements in technology could mean for disabled people.

Joshua Reeves is our Campaign Supports Officer. He tells us about his journey advocating for disability rights.

Elaine Green, Head of Influencing, Campaigns and Public Affairs, shares our recommendations for moving towards a world where everyone can access quality education. 

Gemma Hope, Director of Policy, talks about our verdict on the National Disability Strategy and the impact it will have on disabled people.

Hannah, 37, from Northwich shares her experience of social care and the impact it has had on her.

Ali Hemsley, disabled influencer and activist, talks about her advocacy work and summer fundraising challenge.

Valerie Awino, a Project Support Officer who works on our GESS programme, reflects on the impact community storytelling has on advocacy.

Nineteen-year-old Shebbie Anyango Odhiambo has cerebral palsy and autism. She had never been to school when she first came into contact with the Education For Life programme.

Sixteen-year-old Linda had given up on her dream of becoming an entrepreneur after facing stigma from her community. But our inclusive education programme, which runs catch up centres for girls denied an education, has changed the future for Linda and her family.

Susan was close to dropping out of school, due to a lack of support and the stigma around disability. Thanks to the Girls’ Education Challenge Transition (GEC-T) project in Kenya, not only is Susan still in school, but the attitudes of her classmates and neighbours have changed completely.