Disability campaigners are calling on the creative industry to take messaging and representation of disabled people seriously.
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Isle of Man hosts disabled driving day
The national charity Speed of Sight hosted a track day for disabled people at the end of April to enable them to drive at Jurby Autodrome on the Isle of Man. People with disabilities had the chance to drive themselves and an instructor around the autodrome thanks to Speed of Sight which hosts similar experiences […]
Read MoreBlind race car driver receives OBE from the King
Co-founder of the Speed Of Sight charity and one of the world’s fastest blind men, Mike Newman, has been honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) Medal in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for services to people with disabilities.
Read MoreDisabled driving day at Anglesey racing circuit
Charity, Speed Of Sight, is hosting a track day for disabled people to enable them to drive at Trac Mon in Anglesey
Read MoreMajor refurbishment for Scottish charity
An Edinburgh based charity that provides creative spaces and support for adults with disabilities has celebrated a major refurbishment of its facilities.
Read MoreArtist celebrates carers in new film
Katherine Hollinson, a Manchester-based artist, has made an autobiographical film based on disabled people’s experiences.
Read MoreNew technology piloted for patients visiting Moorfields Eye Hospital
The Thomas Pocklington Trust, a national charity dedicated to enabling and empowering blind and partially sighted people, has launched a six month trial to support patients attending appointments at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Read MoreRide Side-by-Side launched for visually impaired cyclists
Blind and partially sighted people living in the West London area can benefit from a new cycling scheme which provides free and guided electric cycles.
Read MoreSupport workers raise funds for learning disability service
People with learning disabilities in Redditch are set to benefit from a refurbished sensory room, after their support workers got on their bikes to raise over £1,700.
Read MoreArts venues celebrate access for deaf and hard of hearing audiences
Deaf and hard of hearing audiences celebrated as arts venues across the UK gear up for start of Captioning Awareness Week 2019.
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