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How one moment unlocked Áine’s world
How one moment of specialist support unlocked Áine's world.
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“I have a disability, but to my girls, I’m just mummy”: Paige’s story
Life is full on for working mum Paige Barnes. As a deafblind mum, she’s raising her two daughters to challenge perceptions and become disability advocates.
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What does a new Prime Minister mean for disabled people with complex needs?
A new Prime Minister doesn't mean change overnight. But it does matter.
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The World Cup proved football breaks down barriers: David’s story
This World Cup has reminded us all how football can break down barriers, explore David's story and find out how Sensory Football helped him feel included and thrive.
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“It shouldn’t be this difficult”: Melissa’s summer holiday struggle
Melissa and Andrew are parents to six-year-old twins Frankie and Otis. As the twins have got older, planning days out has become more difficult, especially in the holidays.
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Why the school holidays are so challenging for families with disabled children like mine
Lissi is a full-time parent carer to her six-year-old, Matthew. She shares the realities of finding support, balancing life and navigating school holidays while raising an autistic child with complex needs.
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Creating access for DeafBlind Druids like me
Max shares how finding Druidry helped them feel at home. They are now helping break down barriers through campaigning and advocacy, including their newly published book.
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12-year-old friends take on 250-mile cycling challenge
Iris and Esmae are taking on a grueling challenge to fundraise in honour of Iris’s sister, Mia, who has cerebral palsy and is blind, to give back to the charity that has supported their family for more than 15 years.
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Working as a Deafblind Man: Joe’s story
Joe shares his passion for volunteering behind the TouchBase reception front desk and the assistive tech he uses to make it possible.
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Why play is one of the best ways to get children moving
Ella, who runs active play opportunities at Sense Hub Loughborough, shares her top tips on making play enjoyable, meaningful and inclusive.
