Disabled England!

VisitEngland, the national tourist board, is today launching a new Access for All campaign, aimed to raise awareness of accessible destinations and businesses in England; informing disabled people of accommodation and visitor attractions when planning a day trip or holiday.

Achievement Award

TrustFord was recently awarded a special Outstanding Achievement Award by Motability Operations, the company that operates the Motability Scheme for disabled people.

Disabled Sports Day!

Mobility specialist provides technical service for the UK’s first-ever mass-participation disability sports event.

Disabled Ramble

The Disabled Ramblers have recently completed their latest mobility scooter ramble along the coast near Southwold, Suffolk.

Disabled Driving Tips

With the summer in full swing, disabled motorists can make the most of the good weather with top tips on seasonal driving.

Paralympian Helps School

Paralympic Champion Jonnie Peacock has opened a new facility to aid children with disabilities in Cambridgeshire.

Win £50,000!

Applications are now open for £50,000 Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2015.

Stuntman's Acessible Home

A film stunt double left paralysed after a scene went wrong is featuring in a new series of short film to help disabled people to live more independently.

#HeatWave #health Advice

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. If a heatwave hits this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know.

Equality For Disabled?

A House of Lords Committee set up especially to look at the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on people with disabilities has launched its investigation.

 

Scooter Freedom

A disabled ex-Scots Guard can enjoy the Scottish countryside again thanks to a donated scooter.

 

Disability Employment Award

Papworth Trust has received a prestigious national award for being so successful in getting disabled people into work.

Wheelchair For Racer

A Scottish wheelchair racer has become the first person in the UK to be supplied with a new ‘every day’ carbon fibre wheelchair.

 

 

Gardeners Can Help Charity

Gardeners can help charity grow with fresh new range

Quadriplegic Sails Caribbean

A man with limited control of his arms, hands or legs has sailed around the Caribbean.

Invention To Help Disabled

An invention to help disabled people open food packaging receives a £10,000 funding boost.

 

Help For Disabled Kids

People with serious medical conditions will be able to carry heavy medical equipment with them on their mobility scooters Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced.

Disabled Voters Feel Ignored

With the General Election happening shortly, 79% of disabled voters feel that the parties have so far not focused enough on the issues that affect them.

Fun For Disabled Kids

 Disabled children enjoyed a hydrotherapy event last week to, raise awareness of the benefits of hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and provide a fun activity for both children and their parents/carers during the Easter holidays.

 

Young Disabled Drivers!

Get Going Live!, the test-driving event for young and novice drivers with disabilities, is back for 2015 and now incorporated into the well-known Mobility Roadshow.