Barbie with Down’s syndrome unveiled
Today (25 April 2023), the Barbie brand launches the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, and to mark this moment, British model Ellie Goldstein has appeared in a campaign with the new...
Barbie with Down’s syndrome unveiled
Today (25 April 2023), the Barbie brand launches the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, and to mark this moment, British model Ellie Goldstein has appeared in a campaign with the new...
New book for disabled parents
A new book for disabled parents has just launched. We've Got This contains contributions from 31 parents who identify as d/Deaf, disabled, neurodiverse or chronically ill, sharing their...
Gympanzees call for support
Gympanzees is an inclusive and accessible space that welcomes children of all ages and abilities to enjoy fun activities and play time, in a welcoming and safe environment with their...
Superhero Tri is back!
Superhero Tri, the UK’s only mass participation sports series dedicated to disabled people and their families, is back in full swing this summer Created by Paralympian Sophia Warner,...
A Sensory Sensation
Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, started a YouTube channel last year to help promote the understanding and acceptance of autism. He is the father of two beautiful kids, Curtis and Sienna,...
Amber and Me virtual premiere planned for World Down’s Syndrome Day
Amber and Me, a new documentary sharing the experience of twins Olivia and Amber, the latter of whom lives with Down's syndrome, is set to premiere at cinemas around the UK on Sunday 21...
12-year-old on mission to save Calvert Trust Lake District
Oliver Voysey is 12 years old and lives with a brain injury and he has launched Oliver’s Calvert Army - a crowdfunding appeal to help save the UK’s first dedicated activity centre for...
WheelPower keeping kids fit
As we embark another lockdown, once again our young people are kept home from school and introduced to a virtual world of learning, socialising and exercising. Families can breathe a sigh...
Virtual visits with Santa
Virgin Media has launched the ultimate virtual Santa's grotto to allow little ones throughout the UK the chance to speak to Santa and tell him what they would love for Christmas. What's...
Team BRIT gift car to 5-year-old boy
Team BRIT, the all-disabled racing car team, have made an extra special effort to make a 5-year-old boy's dreams come true. Laigan Hammond is from Colburn, Catterick Garrison, and he has a...
Pram attachment for wheelchair users
We often hear from parents and parents-to-be in search of solutions for pushing a pram when using a wheelchair. In 2020, this is something you would assume would be readily available to...
Back to school for kids with SEND
Suzy Rowland, founder of the #happyinschool project, and author of SEND In The Clowns (due for release on 1 Sept 2020), explores the challenges and emotions facing children with SEND as they prepare to go back to school. We’ve all experienced such seismic change in...
PAW Patrol are on a roll!
If you are responsible for any little humans in your life you will probably have come across the hit TV Show Paw Patrol. A group of lively rescue pups who save the day on a regular basis...
Christmas crafts to keep the family having fun at Christmas
Kids love a craft project, which is entirely fair because they're only human. Cutting up paper, making Christmas pompoms, seasonal glitter slime, and so much more are great for keeping...
National Children’s Bureau want you
The National Children's Bureau is on the search for young people aged between 11 and 14 to be part of a new advisory group. The Participation Team is looking to recruit 12 young people to...
The Ultimate Leg Up – Legs4Africa
Legs4Africa Words: Rosalind Tulloch Have you ever thought about what to do with old prosthetic legs that either you and your child have grown out of? They are probably stored safely in the...
Safe to be me
Scottish Ballet has announced an innovative new programme called Safe to be Me, that is using dance to tackle challenging subjects such as racism, homophobia, bigotry, ableism and...
Calling all disabled parents
UK charity Designability are calling on volunteers to help them develop a baby carrier system for manual wheelchairs to allow parents to push their babies independently. Too many parents...
Mandy Mouse joins Peppa Pig’s playgroup
Children's TV superstar Peppa Pig has gained a brand new friend in her playgroup as Mandy Mouse, who will become a permanent fixture on the show starting in 2020. Introduced in her very own...
A trip down memory lane for Anneka Rice
TV host, Anneka Rice, was welcomed back to Calvert Trust Exmoor on the 25th anniversary of the boathouse opening constructed by the Challenge Anneka team in 1993. The ‘Boathouse’ episode of...
New sensory room opens at Gatwick airport
Gatwick Airport today announced that they have opened the UK's first airport sensory room. The room, which is situated in the North Terminal, can be accessed by departing travellers and is...
New sensory room opens at LEGOLAND’s Windsor resort
LEGOLAND have opened a new permanent sensory space at their Windsor Resort for guests with sensory needs to enjoy. The all-new Total Sensory Space in Heartlake City is the first dedicated...
