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Closing the employment gap for women in Uganda

Event date: 28 September 2021

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 new businesses.

‘Writing on egg shells’ – impact of online trolls

Event date: 6 October 2021

Kerry Thompson is a disabled blogger. She tells us how she deals with some of the trolling comments she receives.

Why BBC's Hen Night should be essential viewing

Event date: 3 September 2021

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

The possibilities of advanced assistive tech

Event date: 24 August 2021

Recently, we partnered with the Hay Festival to present a talk between Stephen Fry and Peter Scott-Morgan, who describes himself as the world’s first genuine cyborg. Steve Tyler looks at what these advancements in technology could mean for disabled people.

Prioritising inclusive education post Covid-19

Event date: 29 July 2021

Elaine Green, Head of Influencing, Campaigns and Public Affairs, shares our recommendations for moving towards a world where everyone can access quality education. 

One small step, but no giant leap

Event date: 28 July 2021

Gemma Hope, Director of Policy, talks about our verdict on the National Disability Strategy and the impact it will have on disabled people.

Good social care changed my life

Event date: 21 July 2021

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

Stories that change everything

Event date: 16 July 2021

Valerie Awino, a Project Support Officer who works on our GESS programme, reflects on the impact community storytelling has on advocacy.

How mentoring changed Shebbie’s life

Event date: 16 July 2021

Nineteen-year-old Shebbie Anyango Odhiambo has cerebral palsy and autism. She had never been to school when she first came into contact with the Education For Life programme.

Inclusive education helps dreams to become a reality

Event date: 16 July 2021

Sixteen-year-old Linda had given up on her dream of becoming an entrepreneur after facing stigma from her community. But our inclusive education programme, which runs catch up centres for girls denied an education, has changed the future for Linda and her family.

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