“The day after The Undateables was shown, I was on the way to work and came out from the station, a person driving a car hooted and started doing a Leeds salute. Then when I was waiting to get on the bus, someone took their phone out and took my picture.” [Read more...]
The Undateables turned me into a celebrity
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Paralympian Karen Darke to open Scotland’s first disabled cycling centre
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Paralympic cyclist Karen Darke will perform a time trial to mark the opening of Scotland’s first dedicated cycling facility for people with physical and learning disabilities. [Read more...]
Fitness-for-work tests unfair on people with mental health problems, court says
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The fitness-for-work test used to determine whether hundreds of thousands of people are eligible to claim sickness benefits substantially disadvantages people with mental health conditions, a court has said, in a landmark ruling hailed as a significant victory by mental health charities. [Read more...]
Hotel slammed for banning kids with Down’s syndrome
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A HOTEL has come under fire for banning kids with Down syndrome – because they “might annoy other guests.” Hotel CaboGata Plaza Suites on Spain’s Costa del Sol refused a reservation for a group of disabled children who were planning to celebrate the end of their school year. [Read more...]
EFDS behaviour change project aims to shape sport and physical activity for disabled people
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is embarking on an exciting multi-stage project. Designed to understand what motivates disabled people in their everyday lives and how this relates to sport, the project is insight-led. The outcomes will help EFDS to support their partners and shape offers for disabled people that are engaging, relevant and appropriate. [Read more...]
Help My Mobility Release Naidex Videos Online
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Online mobility equipment resource, Help My Mobility have made their videos from this month’s Naidex National event available to embed and share online. [Read more...]
Three Tips For New Carers
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Every day across the UK people give up their time for free to help care for elderly relatives or friends. They don’t do it for money or adulation, which is a good job because they tend not to get either. In fact it’s estimated that the amount of care given by unpaid friends and families adds up to £326 million a day. If that’s not a mind-blowing enough figure for you, the annual worth is about £119 BILLION. [Read more...]
