The late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron for more than 40 years. Here we look back at some key moments.
Disabled people need more support for energy bills
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to today’s government announcement of new support with energy bills.
What we need from the new government
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Our Chief Executive Ruth Owen says the new government need to act quickly to support disabled people in the cost of living crisis.
How to advocate for yourself as a disabled university student
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Caprice chats about her experience at university as a disabled student. She explains how by advocating for herself she changed policies for future students.
Disabled university students: Here's what support you can get
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Cassie is currently a PHD student. She shares her university experience and what she's learnt from having to advocate for herself in higher education.
From community advocacy to an aspiring politician
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Former Young Voices participant, Ashura Michael, reflects on her journey from community advocacy to an aspiring politician. Ashura is running in the Kenyan Senate Elections and hopes to become the first female deaf legislator in Kenya.
Advocating for inclusion
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Johnkeen, who attended an inclusive school as part of our Girls’ Education Challenge Transition (GECT) project, tells us why he’s advocating for inclusive education in Kenya.
How Leonard Cheshire's vision is still relevant today
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On the 30th anniversary of our founder's death, we look at how things have changed over the years but Leonard Cheshire's vision is still relevant.
How my assistance dogs changed my life
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For Assistance Dog Awareness Day, we’re sharing stories from owners about what life is like with an assistance dog. Here, Sîan talks about how her dogs, Arnie and Uri, changed her life.
Unintentional barriers are still barriers
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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.
