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Accessibility in the beauty and fashion industry
Online blogger Elin Williams discusses if beauty and fashion brands are doing enough to make their products accessible.
Essex Can Do gardening project: Part Five
The National Garden Scheme project at Market Field School in Essex officially opened on 22 July much to the delight of our Can Doers!
Boris must deal with the UK’s equality own goal
Our chief executive Neil Heslop talks about the importance Sustainable Development Goals and Boris Johnson's appointment as Prime Minister.
A growing business for Julius
Our Livelihoods projects offer support and training services to disabled people and employers across Africa and Asia, and campaign for better disability awareness. As part of these projects, we supported Julius from Uganda. This is his story.
Changing the attitudes of a community
Seven year-old Avina Amos lives in Fufu Village in Chamwino District Council, Tanzania. Avina was born with spina bifida. She became partially paralysed in her legs and hands from surgical complications.
Name our new social enterprise café
Our brand new accessible café opens its doors this September – and we need you to choose its name!
Sarah's journey to employment
Sarah talks her journey into employment and the impact our young voices programme.
Wheeling Away: Rob Trent’s football odyssey
Nick Bishop speaks to disabled football fan Rob Trent about attending games as a wheelchair user – from perching on the old Wembley steps to travelling on the train with lab rats.
Czarinah’s Story
Czarinah Mercado lives in the Philippines. She dreams of a stable job and to one day have her own business and her own family, but potential employers see her disability as a disadvantage. She has spent time honing her knowledge and skills in the...
Kristelle’s Story
Getting into employment in the Philippines was not an easy feat for Kristelle Gonzales. Previously she’d been judged for her physical appearance over her ability to succeed, as well as being bullied by her own colleagues. However, Kristelle has used...
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