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Discrimination and non-visible disabilities
Sophia, one of our former Change 100 interns, talks about how accessibility goes beyond physical barriers. It stems to attitudes as well.
Why we need more accessible housing
Rene tells us about her experience of applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant and how things can be improved.
Is the law protecting guide dog owners?
Blogger Emily Davison discusses how a lack of commitment to the Equality Act and inadequate training has affected her.
How education has been affected by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to affect the world. Whether that's from everyday living to employment and education. Amalie Quevedo is part of our International Technical team. She explores the impact of the pandemic on our inclusive...
Why the five-week wait for Universal Credit must end
Gemma Hope is our Director of Policy. She tells us why we have asked MPs to scrap the five-week wait for Universal Credit.
How I went from youth reporter to organisation founder
Ian Banda is one of our citizen reporters. He tells us about his experience of being part of our 2030 and Counting programme and setting up his own organisation to support young people with disabilities in Zambia.
Why the Disabled Facilities Grant is not enough
One of our supporters told us about the lack of accessible homes and her experience of trying to access Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) for her son.
What coronavirus taught me about carers
Michelle Lecheminant is the deputy manager at our St. Bridget’s service in West Sussex. She tells us what working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic has taught her.
What surviving coronavirus has taught me
Amar Latif contracted coronavirus in March 2020. He tells us about what it was like to be admitted to hospital as a blind man and what the experience taught him.
How do you volunteer during lockdown?
We asked Owen Thomas, a volunteer at Fryers House in Romsey, to tell us what lockdown has been like for him. Here, Owen tells us how he managed to keep helping our residents despite having to self-isolate.
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