My experience on People’s Strictly, as a dancer with MS
Trishna Bharadia was a contestant on the People’s Strictly for Comic Relief. Trishna was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 28 in 2008. She works full-time as a translator for an information...
View ArticleI published a book so others can walk this road with me
Rachel is mum to Sam, who has severe cerebral palsy. She writes a blog, and she’s just published a book called The Skies I’m Under. She’s doing a Q&A on our community this week – feel free to come...
View Article20 poems for 20 years: my experience as a wheelchair user
When Stephen was 16, he had a sledging accident that left him paralysed from the waist down. That was 20 years ago, so to mark the anniversary, he’s written 20 poems telling his story. They reflect on...
View ArticleConsumer power! M&S release new clothes range for disabled kids
Rita’s adorable young grandson Caleb has cerebral palsy. He needs nappies, and he’s also peg fed through his stomach, so accessible clothing with poppers is pretty essential. Rita noticed a huge gap in...
View ArticleCome on supermarkets – please stock nappies for disabled kids
Laura is a mum on a mission. She’s noticed a big gap in the market, and is campaigning for supermarkets to start stocking nappies in larger sizes. Here she tells her story. “Nothing worth having comes...
View ArticleDiary of a job hunter with cerebral palsy: interviews
Self-confessed ‘geek’ Jessica Talbott has three degrees in maths. She’s just finished a short contract for a great company where she could work from home, but now she’s on the hunt for a permanent job...
View ArticleInclusive dance at Beaumont College
Sarah has worked at Scope’s Beaumont College since 2007 and was originally employed as Dance Artist in Residence. She was blown away by the students, their ability and potential, so she studied to...
View ArticleInvictus Games: getting ready for a summer of sport!
The Invictus Games start this Sunday, 8 to 12 May. Prince Harry decided to create The Invictus Games after a visit to the Warrior Games in the USA in 2013. He saw how sport, competition and teamwork...
View Article#Attenborough90: Why nature should be accessible for all
Ellie is one of our Scope for Change young campaigners. Here she talks about how David Attenborough inspired her to fall in love with nature, and why she believes everyone should have the opportunity...
View ArticleThe best thing about being a disabled dad or dad to a disabled child?
We put a shout out on our online community and social media, to find out what the best things about being a disabled dad or dad to a disabled child are. You didn’t disappoint. Happy Father’s Day to all...
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