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This experience played on my mind every time
Kathy, one of our campaigner, told us about her anxiety around travelling.
Poor public transport makes journeys exhausting
Will, one of our campaigners, tells us about navigating trains when you're deaf.
All our voices need to be heard
Our campaigner Josh tells us why accessible transport is so important to him.
Untapped pool of talent
Our new guide — ‘Talented people aren’t always where you expect to find them’ — provides employers with top tips on how to recruit disabled people and ensure they can reach their full potential.
Getting that dream job
Anil shares some ideas on how employers can be more flexible in the workplace.
Voices from the campaign community
We recently co-hosted a Twitter chat with Everyday Ableism to ask about different social care experiences.
Changing perceptions
Alex Cowan contributed to Leonard Cheshire’s relationships project, In Touch, with a short film entitled Sex and Disability.
Job hunting as a young disabled person
Jonathan Shaw is 28 years old from Manchester and shares his story of looking for employment with a learning disability.
Shaun Miller
Shaun was a Change 100 intern at Leicestershire County Council in 2017.
Inspirational support
Chris is closely involved with our Hydon Hill home in Surrey, organising the annual ‘Hydon Hobble’. He became the first above-knee amputee to run the London Marathon earlier this year, raising funds for Hydon Hill.
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