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British Canoeing is looking for paddlers with the belief and desire to join their world leading Paralympic programme, as they turn their focus to Tokyo 2020 and beyond. The team are looking to build on the success they achieved in Rio 2016, where they sat top of the medal table with three gold and two bronze medals. Whether you are ... Read More »

By Laura Rutherford Mother. Blogger. Campaigner The realisation of how valuable speech is has been brought home to me in a new way recently as our nearly two year old daughter, Sydney, is a complete chatterbox. “Drink“ she proclaims. “Sore“ she says when she hurts herself. And then I hear her trying to sing along to things in the back ... Read More »

Research reveals 69% of families never receive support caring for their disabled children outside their close friends or family. The UK’s leading children’s charities will fight for better health and social care for disabled children, young people and their families under the newly-formed Disabled Children’s Partnership. The new coalition, which comprises of 28 charities, has formed as new research reveals ... Read More »

Hereward College in Coventry is one of the founding members of a newly formed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Assistive Technology and will be at the forefront of changes in policy in this area. APPGs are an informal group of members of both Houses of Parliament who join together to pursue a particular topic or interest.  Members of the ... Read More »

by Pablo Martinez Dorado, AIPS Young Reporter, Spain Sometimes, when athletes are competing in major events such as the Special Olympics, basics such as proper medical treatment in their home countries are taken for granted. However, this can be a difficult challenge in areas where incomes are modest or visiting a doctor regularly is not a priority. More than 200m ... Read More »

Stylish Adaptive Clothing for Children with Special Needs Willow Bug is a new and unique online destination offering stylish adaptive clothing for children with special needs. Designed and made in the UK, the Willow Bug collection is created with love, care and attention to guarantee unrivalled quality, durability and functionality.  Featuring everyday outerwear essentials for four year olds to teens ... Read More »

Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue Wednesday 5 July – Sunday 10 September BSL Interpreted Performance: Thursday 13 July at 11am FOR ACCESS RATE TICKETS: Call 0330 333 4815 or email access@nimaxtheatres.com BOOK ONLINE: www.nimaxtheatres.com Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ best-selling picture book What the Ladybird Heard makes its West End debut this summer at the Lyric Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue on 5 ... Read More »

British Blind Sport and Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) are proud to launch a new educational resource, designed to support visually impaired (VI) people who take part in equestrian sport and activities. National charities, British Blind Sport and the RDA are working in partnership to better understand the needs of visually impaired people when accessing equestrian sport. With support ... Read More »

An Iraq War veteran who was blinded in conflict has been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘People’s Choice’ category sponsored by the Sunday Express in the seventh annual Soldiering On Awards. Simon Brown, 38 and from Leeds, was nominated for the award by national military charity Blind Veterans UK, which has supported him since he lost his sight. The Soldiering On ... Read More »

Absolutely Fabulous star, Joanna Lumley, opened the newly-refurbished building of The Grange Centre for People With Disabilities, Bookham, on Wednesday, 8 March 2017 Joanna Lumley is a patron of The Grange, which supports people with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives. Lumley unveiled plaques thanking charitable trusts and foundations and individuals who raised the £440,000 needed to make The ... Read More »

The “Challenge your Boundaries” adaptive mountain bike facility, based at Coed y Brenin trail centre, is sad to announce its closure, following the Snowdonia National Park (SNP) decision to move two of the three project bikes elsewhere. The SNP is to relocate the bikes out of the National Park to Plas Menai near Caernarfon, where they will form part of ... Read More »

Fundraisers at local charity Stick ‘n’ Step are appealing for people to step up and step out on this year’s Wirral Coastal Walk to help them raise funds. The charity provides free conductive education to children with cerebral palsy, which encourages confidence, independence and mobility. Stick ‘n’ Step takes part in the famous walk every year and this year hopes ... Read More »