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Why we're campaigning for accessible train travel
Through the Get On Board campaign, we’re calling for a new law to make all rail travel in Britain accessible by 2030. Here’s why we’re campaigning for #TrainsForAll.
10 disabled entrepreneurs
Each year, we team up with the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation to run a competition for disabled entrepreneurs to win funding for their businesses from easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou. In 2019, 10 entrepreneurs won prizes ranging from £5...
Eight things to look forward to in 2020
From the Paralympics to new tech — our Director of Assistive Technology Steve Tyler explains what we're looking forward to in 2020.
Podcast: The impact of assistive technology
In this episode of our The Disability Download podcast, we’re talking all things assistive tech. Listen to our Director of Assistive Technology, Steve Tyler, tell us about the latest developments in technology, while tech blogger Glen Turner chats...
Five amazing fundraisers
We've had a brilliant 2019! To celebrate here are just five of our favourite fundraising moments.
Why I dread using trains
Hannah is disabled and uses a powerchair. She tells us about her experience of using trains and why having to pre-book assistance and having to manoeuvre her powerchair into a wheelchair space can make travelling by train so stressful.
Filling the gap in data about disability
Maeve O’Reilly, our Policy Advisor on Data and Disability, reflects on the journey of our Disability Data Portal.
A lot at stake: what the next government must do
The nation goes to the polls on Thursday 12 December 2019 to choose a new government. Whatever the result, the millions of disabled people who live in the UK have a lot at stake.
Getting ‘interview ready’
Boniface talks about her experience taking part in our employment programme in Uganda.
My hope renewed for wage employment
Nantamba tells us about his experience in education and the impact our work programme in Uganda is having.
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