As part of our commitments at the 2022 Global Disability Summit, we’re committed to ensuring that our work is shaped by the voices and experiences of people with disabilities.
Levelling up or leaving disabled people behind
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Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope looks at what the Levelling Up White Paper really says and what impact could be on disabled people.
How Thun is using her voice to create opportunities
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Thun was part of our Access to Employment (A2E) pilot in Thailand. She tells us about her experience and the activism work she's been involved with since the project ended.
A mother’s grit
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Samit lives in Serampore, West Bengal. We look at how he benefitted from our inclusive education project and why we should never underestimate the power of a mother's support.
The power of data
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Amalie Quevedo, International Project Support Officer, and Elizabeth Johnson, Research Officer, explain why we need more data to understand the challenges disabled women face when accessing healthcare services.
Why are there so few accessible LGBTQ+ venues
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Being both Disabled and a member of the LGBTQIA* community brings additional challenges. Still, one of the most frustrating is the distinct lack of accessible queer spaces and venues.
12 months of campaigning
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As we welcome in the new year, we wanted to thank our campaigners for their incredible support in 2021. And share just some highlights from our work together over the past year.
Building up a business
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Scovia took part in our inclusive livelihoods project in Uganda. She tells us about setting up her successful tailoring business.
Ten months at Leonard Cheshire
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For the tenth day of Christmas, our CEO Ruth Owen looks back on her first ten months at Leonard Cheshire since she joined in February 2021.
Nine businesses owned by disabled people
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Caprice-Kwai is a 20-year-old disabled fashion student, model and jewellery designer from London. She highlights nine of her favourite businesses that are owned by disabled people.
