Disability Talk

Alison Schofield decided to live independently over two years ago. She now tells us how moving to her own accessible flat and losing her 10 year career has empowered her to help others. This is …

Time after time after time the DWP has come up short. Ministers called to the house to explain their actions. Ministers accused of distorting the truth – and receiving calls to resign. And, remember, we …

The charity, Changing Faces, has launched its first ever hate crime campaign aimed at informing people with disfigurements about their rights if they are the victim of abuse. In a survey of 800 people with a disfigurement …

Why not become an #ALLIN Ambassador? With a Hollywood Actress, two Coronation Street Stars, one Minister and nine MPs, and thousands from here in the UK, the US, Europe, Asia and Africa we are gathering …

There’s no getting away from football! It’s only a few days since the world cup ended and already our football clubs are embarking upon their pre-season tours. LOOKERS, who offer a wide range of Motability deals …

As of now, The London Underground has only 74 stations which are step-free. This represents only 27% of the network. In December 2016 the Mayor announced a £200m programme to provide step-free access at around …

Sylvia Mac and her organisation, LoveDisfigure, featured prominently in yesterday’s (16th July 2018) Daily Mirror – in fact it covered two whole centre pages! It pushes Sylvia’s aim to confront body issues right to the very top of the …

Before we get carried away the jumpsuit is currently the only item of clothing on the site that’s been produced for people who use wheelchairs. But it is a start! And what a start! Chloe …

Right To Thrive involves Londoners sharing their stories about how any discrimination they may have experienced has impacted their mental wellbeing.  They need the stories on discrimination you (or someone you know) have experienced – and how …

Our acknowledgement to Eileen Grubba for providing this article. In 1990, in Washington DC, to symbolise the barriers confronting disabled people, more than 60 activists abandoned their crutches, wheelchairs, power chairs and other mobility aids and began …