Leon Juma, one of our Youth Citizen Reporters on 2030 and Counting, tells us what led him to become a disability rights advocate.

Why we are supporting the Department for Transport’s new campaign, and why more change is needed.

Nick reviews Eric Clapton’s star-studded concert in memory of Ginger Baker. 

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.

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.

Peter Bwale lives in Zambia where he enjoys a loving and happy relationship with Mirriam Moyo. But myths and misconceptions in Zambia mean people with disabilities experience negative attitudes in health centres when it comes to sex and relationships.

This negativity hinders people with disabilities going back to services. Many have died as a result. People with disabilities should be able to access health services without stigma. 

Tiziana Oliva, executive director of global influencing and impact, looks at how the Innovation to Inclusion (i2i) programme is addressing the disability employment gap in Kenya and Bangladesh.

Sophie Morgan is an award-winning disability activist and ambassador for our international work. In November 2019, she travelled to Kenya with us to find out more about our projects.

Maeve O’Reilly, our Policy Advisor on Data and Disability, reflects on the journey of our Disability Data Portal.

Regina talks about how she uses her voice to amplify the experiences of other disabled young people.