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A reason to rise
Martin volunteers at our Lochar House service in Dumfries. He tells us about why volunteering is important to him.
A new sense of purpose
David, one of our volunteers, tells us of his experience befriending Tommy.
Volunteer's week
We have over 6,500 volunteer, in roles as diverse as carers, befrienders, gardeners and campaigners. They are crucial to helping us achieve our mission of supporting disabled people to live and work as independently as they choose.
What the EU elections mean for disabled voters
The looming European Elections on Thursday 23 May have been hitting the headlines before we even knew we’d be voting in them. During all the pre-polling revelations, political comebacks and protests, what you may not have read is: what these...
Online abuse affected my mental health
One of our supporters shared their experience of online hate crime.
Sarah's experience of online hate crime
Sarah shares her experience of online hate crime.
Judith's experience of online hate crime
Judith shares her experience of online hate crime.
Online hate crime
Recorded online incidents of disability hate crime have increased by 33% in the last year, according to our latest research.
Emily’s experience of online disability hate crime
Emily — also known as blogger Fashioneyesta — told us about her experience of online hate crime.
Nina's story
Nina shares her experience of online hate crime.
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