Thomas is our Digital Marketing volunteer. Here he talks about one of our Can Do projects which focused on how looking at objects and artwork for longer than the usual few seconds may alter one’s perception.
Looking back to 2020
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Ricky Stevenson looks back at the last year and shares his experience of lockdowns and the pandemic.
My disability rights journey
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Joshua Reeves is our Campaign Supports Officer. He tells us about his journey advocating for disability rights.
Prioritising inclusive education post Covid-19
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Elaine Green, Head of Influencing, Campaigns and Public Affairs, shares our recommendations for moving towards a world where everyone can access quality education.
One small step, but no giant leap
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Gemma Hope, Director of Policy, talks about our verdict on the National Disability Strategy and the impact it will have on disabled people.
Good social care changed my life
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Hannah, 37, from Northwich shares her experience of social care and the impact it has had on her.
Becoming a superhero
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Ali Hemsley, disabled influencer and activist, talks about her advocacy work and summer fundraising challenge.
Stories that change everything
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Valerie Awino, a Project Support Officer who works on our GESS programme, reflects on the impact community storytelling has on advocacy.
How mentoring changed Shebbie’s life
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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.
Inclusive education helps dreams to become a reality
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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.
