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Pete takes on Superheroes Triathlon
Pete Donnelly, our Can Do Programme Manager, took part in the Superheroes Triathlon last year. Here he takes a look back at his experience.
Essex Can Do gardening project: Part Five
The National Garden Scheme project at Market Field School in Essex officially opened on 22 July much to the delight of our Can Doers!
Boris must deal with the UK’s equality own goal
Our chief executive Neil Heslop talks about the importance Sustainable Development Goals and Boris Johnson's appointment as Prime Minister.
Finding friends through work
Nicola lives at Arlesey, a supported living service which allows disabled people to live as independently as they choose in a place of their own.
A growing business for Julius
Our Livelihoods projects offer support and training services to disabled people and employers across Africa and Asia, and campaign for better disability awareness. As part of these projects, we supported Julius from Uganda. This is his story.
Changing the attitudes of a community
Seven year-old Avina Amos lives in Fufu Village in Chamwino District Council, Tanzania. Avina was born with spina bifida. She became partially paralysed in her legs and hands from surgical complications.
Name our new social enterprise café
Our brand new accessible café opens its doors this September – and we need you to choose its name!
My experience applying for PIP
Mark told us about his experience of switching from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment.
Sport and inclusion
To celebrate Learning Disability Week, Neil talks about the importance of this year's theme — sport and inclusion.
Sarah's journey to employment
Sarah talks her journey into employment and the impact our young voices programme.
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