Vince Staskel – In his own words “Growing up in the 1950-60s there was no ADA or very much anything physically accessible available to me. I was born with Cerebral Palsy even though as a …
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HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH LEONARD CHESHIRE
From the Leonard Cheshire Charity – Getting involved You can join our CAMPAIGN to demand better train travel for disabled people. Demand better train travel for disabled people “I’m Chloe, a 30 year old writer and I …
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DIVERSITY IN MODELLING: THE QUOTES THAT COUNT
Our very special thanks to ‘Models of Diversity’ Here are some of the quotes that really matter. Reinforcing the needs of the modelling and entertainment industry that embracing disability and diversity is a must. Not …
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THE EUROPEAN NETWORK ON INDEPENDENT LIVING BRIEFS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF BREXIT
The ‘European Network on Independent Living’ has briefed its members about the impact of BREXIT on the rights of disabled people in the UK. With the main focus on Independent Living and with suggested action …
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KATIE PRICE: ONLINE ABUSE AND THE EXPERIENCE OF DISABLED PEOPLE
The new Petitions Committee report shows the high level of abuse that disabled people receive online. It agrees with Katie Price’s petition that the law on online abuse is not fit for purpose. Katie Price, …
Continue readingHOW TO SUPPORT SOMEBODY LIVING WITH DEMENTIA IN COLD WEATHER
If you’re supporting somebody living with dementia here are a few ways to help make sure they’re kept safe and comfortable during the winter months. Our thanks to the Azheimer’s Society for this information Winter …
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PEDAL FOR THE PATIENTS OF THE SAM BEARE HOSPICE
An insight into the workings of the Woking & Sam Beare Hospices shows that the services provided by the Hospice are not just confined to the actual Hospice building. …
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$25,000 PRIZE FOR BLIND PEOPLE WITH AMBITION
Penny Melville-Brown OBE, who was one of the first winners of the Holman prize in 2017, urges blind people to grab the opportunity by entering this year’s competition as she feels it will give them a …
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