Stories

This is a story about how, through the Digital Buddy programme, a group of exceptional volunteers are helping people like Andrew to connect with the world.

The Young Voices programme empowered over 1,200 young people with disabilities across Africa and Asia to build their confidence to advocate for the rights of disabled people to schools, businesses and leaders. Ashura, was one of these young people...

We look at how some examples of good practice when employing disabled people and how some employers are giving us hope for the future.

Amber tells us how the pandemic led to her gaining new friendships and building confidence.

Rachel Lees from the Trussell Trust speaks to Steve Huxford about his experience using food banks and why we need a strong and stable social security system, not just in national crisis, but every day.

Amber tells us about her experience job hunting and gives her top tips for any disabled person looking for a job.

Kay Barnes – Assistive Technologist at our Hill House residential service in Cheshire – shows how technology offers choice and independence, and keeps people in touch.

Access to Work is the government's best-kept secret. Here are some top tips our disabled staff members who use the grant think you should know.

On this podcast episode, we're talking about dynamic disabilities with Suruthi. She joins us to talk all about her experiences with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and why it's so important to talk more about hidden disabilities and health...

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.