Tag Archives: disability

A Tamworth woman has been inspired to swap four wheels for two to tackle a 20-mile bike ride in memory of her friend’s son. Pippa Bellis, who has athetoid cerebral palsy, meaning all four of her limbs have involuntary movements, will be cycling from Markeaton Park to Elvaston Castle and back again on Sunday, 8 May, in aid of UK-wide ... Read More »

Aaron Phipps has been a long term supporter of both Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) and Shaw Trust after contracting meningitis in 1999. As a result of the disease Aaron needed both legs amputating below the knee as well as the tips of his fingers. His determination has seen him compete in wheelchair races and representing Team GB at the London ... Read More »

National deafblind charity, Sense, has previously called on the Government to introduce legislation that would end “digital exclusion” faced by people with sight and hearing loss. Sense, the national deafblind charity, has expressed disappointment at the Government’s refusal to bring in legislation that would see the introduction of subtitles, signed content and audio description on video-on-demand content.  In partnership with ... Read More »

England Golf is partnering the charity BALASA to support the first English Disability Open Championship at the Forest of Arden, Warwickshire, from 27-28 August 2016.  BALASA is the charity promoting golf for all disabilities and its secretary, Ian Dixon, commented: “BALASA are delighted to collaborate with England Golf on the first English Disability Open. “This partnership, together with Marriott Forest ... Read More »

Party yourself into a sweat in aid of Disability North at 3-hour disco-style Zumbathon on Saturday 30 April 2016 at 12:30, Gateshead Leisure Centre Hall One. Enjoy a dance-based workout with Zumba-fanatics Leanne Proud and Karin Ordaz from Gateshead Council Sports and Leisure team, all in support of Disability North. Tickets £8.00 a head – book your place by telephone or ... Read More »

Father Christopher Wood, started a petition recently to enable wheelchair users who are unable to transfer to an airplane seat to be allowed to travel in their chairs. Christopher’s two children, Tayla (23) and Jordan (21), are young who both have disabilities leaving limited speech and mobility. Both of his children like many others with disabilities have severe difficulties in ... Read More »

The first Unique Art Awards will be open for entries from 10 April 2016 On 4 April an exciting new initiative to champion the artistic talents of some of Britain’s brightest disabled youngsters launched. The first ever Unique Art Awards (UAA 2016), the brainchild of the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) Trust Fund for Training of Handicapped Children in the ... Read More »

Sophie was 16 when she was suddenly taken ill in December of 2011. A blood clot had developed on her spinal cord leaving her paralysed from the waist down. She was diagnosed with Cobb Syndrome and told that she would never be able to use her legs again. This young girl, who had always been sporty and active, was about ... Read More »

Bield, one of Scotland’s leading providers of housing and care, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help reduce isolation and increase community involvement of tenants in Glasgow. Bield’s Lochar Lodge requires two volunteers to help devise and deliver weekly programs of social activities for the tenants, both in the development and out with. Michael Grant, Senior Staff Member at Lochar ... Read More »

Patterson Medical, one of the world’s leading suppliers of rehabilitation and medical solutions are fundraising for Arthritis Research UK. Patterson Medical are hoping to raise £13,000 by May 2016 and with all the events being held, are well on their way to achieving this. To raise money, Patterson Medical have held various competitions and fun days, including cake baking, cycle racing, ... Read More »

Disabled people stand to benefit after a Milton Keynes mother of three pledged to push through the pain barrier to run the London Marathon for Leonard Cheshire Disability. Claire Marr, a primary school teacher taking on her second marathon, is looking to raise £1,500 with her running partner Gillian Bailey. “I can’t begin to imagine the struggles those with disabilities ... Read More »

A new project aimed at opening up museums and culture to people with sight loss in the South East of England has launched. The Heritage Lottery Funded ‘Sensing Cultures’ is a partnership project between the RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and a number of heritage organisations. The five external partners are: The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge and ... Read More »