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Missed chance for meaningful social care funding reform
Disabled author Chloe Timms campaigns with us on social care. She explains why the Health and Care Act 2022 is a missed opportunity for social care funding reform.
My top tips for a disabled person in their first job
Don't let your disability stop you from doing the things you can. Amber has autism. She tells us about her work experience and what her top tips are to make your workplace inclusive.
Podcast: Making the music scene accessible with Kray-Z Legz
As we move into festival season, avid music fan Joshua Reeves catches up with rap artist, drum and bass MC and electronic music producer Kray-Z Legz (Mark Humphries).
What do the new cost of living payments mean for disabled people
'Timely, but temporary and not targeted enough' - Gemma Hope, Director of Policy, takes a further look at the government's cost of living announcement.
PIP Assessments: Searching for understanding
Jay Smith has chronic fatigue syndrome and explains a recent application for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Podcast: Fashion and being the change you want to see
This month we catch up with disabled model and entrepreneur Caprice Kwai. She shares her journey as a disabled model, gives advice to anyone who might want to get into the industry and talks about her new jewellery brand, By Caprice Kwai.
Podcast: Why Sarah’s fighting for free testing
Sam catches up with Sarah to hear about her family's experience of shielding the last couple of years, and why vulnerable people should not be forgotten about.
The Global Disability Summit and people power
A month on from the Global Disability Summit, citizen reporter Kyle James Eldridge looks at what the event achieved and the strength of people power.
Our take on the latest Budget statement: Problems solved?
Our Director of Policy, Gemma Hope, goes through some of the most pressing issues below and assess whether or not this Budget dealt with them.
Podcast: Making connections and breaking down barriers
Nick Bishop chats to Donna, a boccia coach and wheelchair user, Scott, a rower who is blind; and Arthur, a youth advocate who plays boccia and powerchair football.
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