Our Chief Executive Ruth Owen says the new government need to act quickly to support disabled people in the cost of living crisis.
How to advocate for yourself as a disabled university student
Event date:
Caprice chats about her experience at university as a disabled student. She explains how by advocating for herself she changed policies for future students.
Disabled university students: Here's what support you can get
Event date:
Cassie is currently a PHD student. She shares her university experience and what she's learnt from having to advocate for herself in higher education.
From community advocacy to an aspiring politician
Event date:
Former Young Voices participant, Ashura Michael, reflects on her journey from community advocacy to an aspiring politician. Ashura is running in the Kenyan Senate Elections and hopes to become the first female deaf legislator in Kenya.
Advocating for inclusion
Event date:
Johnkeen, who attended an inclusive school as part of our Girls’ Education Challenge Transition (GECT) project, tells us why he’s advocating for inclusive education in Kenya.
How Leonard Cheshire's vision is still relevant today
Event date:
On the 30th anniversary of our founder's death, we look at how things have changed over the years but Leonard Cheshire's vision is still relevant.
How my assistance dogs changed my life
Event date:
For Assistance Dog Awareness Day, we’re sharing stories from owners about what life is like with an assistance dog. Here, Sîan talks about how her dogs, Arnie and Uri, changed her life.
Assistance dogs are not pets – they are trained professionals
Event date:
To celebrate Assistance Dog Awareness Day, we’re sharing stories from owners about what life is like with an assistance dog. Rachael talks about how her assistance dog changed her life.
Unintentional barriers are still barriers
Event date:
One of our supporters explains what a microaggression is and how they've been made to feel self-conscious about not drinking due to their disability.
What makes a good employer
Event date:
We look at how some examples of good practice when employing disabled people and how some employers are giving us hope for the future.