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The British Paralympic Association (BPA) today announced the 31 swimmers who will compete for ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016, including Ollie Hynd who recently returned with three gold medals from the IPC Swimming European Championships to ensure he is one of the few athletes in history to hold Paralympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles at the same time. Hynd is joined ... Read More »

A Nottinghamshire man will be tackling a 52 mile walk to raise money for Sense, the national deafblind charity. 48 year old Mike Robinson from Ruddington, Nottingham, will be taking part in the Sense RidgeWalk on 18 June, a cross country hike following the Ridgeway, the oldest and one of the most scenic national trails in the UK. The hike ... Read More »

Ahead of The Queen’s Speech this Wednesday [18 May 2016], national deafblind charity, Sense, is calling on the Government to set out concrete plans to improve life chances and build opportunities for people with disabilities. Sense, a charity which supports deafblind people and those with complex needs, considers that the Queen’s Speech is  a strong opportunity to deliver on the Government’s ... Read More »

Maxine Nicholls, from Buntingford, a determined disabled racing driver has been appointed as an Ambassador for The 2016 Mobility Roadshow incorporating Get Going Live! The Mobility Roadshow is back at Silverstone Circuit, Northants, from the 26-28 of May. Maxine, age 34, lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a genetic condition that damages peripheral nerves. She joins an elite group of dedicated ... Read More »

Residents, staff and relatives at a care home in Glasgow have donned their walking boots for a charity close to their hearts by taking part in a ‘Walking Your Way To Healthy’ fundraising event. Thanks to their efforts, the committed group from Bupa’s Quayside care home on Halley Street, together with family, friends and members of the local community, raised ... Read More »

On the 11 May, national Christian disability and community charities Livability and Prospects for people with learning disabilities will be joining their operations together, in an exciting new chapter. Initially joining the Livability group structure, Prospects will be a fully integrated part of Livability within 2 years. Both charities are major providers of disability services, partnering with churches and other local ... Read More »

Mobility Networks, the global specialist in solutions for wheelchair accessible vehicles, will be launching several pioneering ‘Flexi’ products at The Mobility Roadshow on stands H3-64, H3-72, H3-87 and H3-89 (26-28 May, Silverstone Circuit, Northants). Led by international entrepreneur and CEO, Mike Simmonds, Mobility Networks is a respected multi-national specialist in wheelchair lifts, ramps and further accessibility products for the bus ... Read More »

Colombia’s 17-year-old swimming sensation Carlos Serrano has been named the Allianz Athlete of the Month for April. Serrano broke the 100m breaststroke SB7 world record at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Test Event, en-route to winning the event. He shaved nearly one second off his own world best set in Merida, Mexico, in November, swimming 1:14.72. He will return to ... Read More »

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle specialists Brotherwood recently enjoyed a busy VIP launch event and WAV showcase weekend at the prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset. Benefitting from beautiful weather across the April Bank Holiday weekend, Brotherwood invited wheelchair users and their families from across the UK to partake in the museums’ excellent hospitality, explore the amazing displays of over ... Read More »

Bield, one of Scotland’s leading providers of housing and care, is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in Perth & Kinross. Gladstone Court Retirement Housing Development in Perth is looking for friendly and enthusiastic befrienders and social activity co-ordinators to help with a range of volunteer work such ... Read More »

Disabled guests living at services run by the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability will be among 10,000 people attending The Patron’s Lunch, thanks to a generous gift from two of the charity’s partners. Guests from Cambridgeshire, Essex, Glasgow, Hertfordshire, Northern Ireland and Wales will enjoy a street party on the Mall to celebrate HM The Queen’s 90th birthday on Sunday 12 ... Read More »

Kidz to Adultz South  Thursday 9 June 2016 9.30am – 4. 30pm Rivermead Leisure Complex, Reading, RG1 8EQ Visitor’s FREE entry tickets available!   Do you know or work with children and/or young people up to the age of 25 with disabilities or additional needs? Are you a parent, carer, family member supporting a child or young person with a disability or ... Read More »