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Emma is 24 and from Birmingham. She shares her frustrations around inaccessible trains and what she'd like to see changed.

Ray is a History and Politics student at the University of Cambridge. They recently completed an internship at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, where they worked as a Campaign Project Officer as part of our Change 100 Programme.

Sam recently took part in a 10-week internship at Meridian Business Support as part of our Change 100 programme. He tells us why his experience has left him feeling hopeful about the future.

Hannah, 37, from Northwich shares her experience of social care and the impact it has had on her.

Scovia took part in our inclusive livelihoods project in Uganda. She tells us about setting up her successful tailoring business.

When Grace Capaldi realised that mainstream employment wasn’t for her, she came up with a radical solution: to run a record label full time and found a recording studio. Here she tells us about that journey to being her own boss, and why the unusual...

On this month's episode, disability rights activist Jazz Shaban catches up with BBC Correspondent Gary O'Donoghue. Gary reflects on his own experiences as a journalist and how he feels the media landscape has changed over time.

Jazz talks to us about her advocacy work and the importance of learning about the stories behind the data.

Jonathan Lelacheur has worked for Leonard Cheshire since 2012. He started as a carer/support worker at Hydon Hill and is now deputy manager at Fethneys.

Charisse Holder is our occupational therapist on the Assistive Technology project at Hill House in Sandbach. She tells us the importance of considering the environment when introducing new assistive technology into a residential / care home.

Colin's disability has never got in the way of his love of music. He told us how he uses the skills he's learnt from our Go Digital programme to inspire other disabled people.

On Friday 30 October 2020, we’re hosting an exciting online event. We’ll be discussing assistive technology, disability, and coronavirus. The event will bring together Charlotte Vuyiswa McClain-Nhlapo, World Bank Group’s senior disability adviser and...

Disabled author Chloe Timms campaigns with us on social care. She explains why the Health and Care Act 2022 is a missed opportunity for social care funding reform.

Sarah talks her journey into employment and the impact our young voices programme.

Natasha took part in Leonard Cheshire’s Change 100 programme in 2014.

Our i2i project looks to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn about how the work we do with Bangladesh Business and Disability Network is helping organisations like Unilever to become more inclusive.

Rose is a disabled single mother from the Adjumani district of Northern Uganda. Thanks to our Inclusive Livelihood project, Rose is able to follow her passion.

BBC Gardeners’ World and BBC Morning Live Mark Lane tells us why we shouldn't underestimate the joy of a hanging basket and how you can join his masterclass this Mother's day!

Alice talks to us about her family’s experience of disability hate crime.

Chloe Timms discusses how BBC's new drama Hen Night is changing the face of social care.

Vilda explains how the Girls’ Education Challenge made her feel positive about disability and her future.

Kerry Evans, the Disability Liaison Officer at Wrexham AFC, tells us why disabled supporters at Wrexham love the club and want more people to get involved. We find out about the superb work that Wrexham are doing with their Quiet Zone and continual...

On this episode of The Disability Download, Scott Sutherland shares his story of how he acquired a Traumatic Brain Injury, his recovery, how he manages his mental health and his journey to being a motivational speaker.

During the coronavirus pandemic, we've had to change the way we work so we can continue to support disabled people and our staff on the frontline. Aine has worked for us for 18 years. When her community services closed, she volunteered to be...

We needed to see a lot from today’s Budget to support social care, equal employment, and supporting disability rights worldwide. But did it deliver? Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope gives us her verdict.

One of our supporters explains what a microaggression is and how they've been made to feel self-conscious about not drinking due to their disability.

Samantha Slater, activities coordinator at Symonds House in Hitchin tells us how her role has changed and how your support helps our staff.

Emily is legally blind. She tells us about her experience using trains and how stressful changing trains or just trying to buy a ticket can be.

Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope looks at what the Levelling Up White Paper really says and what impact could be on disabled people.

For the last three years, we’ve been working with 250 women with disabilities in Northern Uganda. Catherine Alejo, Programme Manager in Uganda and Tanzania, explains how the project has supported these women in developing their skillsets and starting...

Rachel Lees from the Trussell Trust speaks to Steve Huxford about his experience using food banks and why we need a strong and stable social security system, not just in national crisis, but every day.

Rene tells us about her experience of applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant and how things can be improved.

We've had a brilliant 2019! To celebrate here are just five of our favourite fundraising moments.

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.

March’s National Audit Report on disability employment support found that in the last 5 years the number of disabled people in employment rose by 930,000 – and yet the number of disabled people out of work has stayed about the same.