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As a photographer who is deafblind, I challenge stereotypes every day
Ian Treherne is a professional photographer from Southend, Essex. In this blog for Deafblind Awareness Week 2023, he tells us about his love of photography and fighting for inclusion.
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How we’re bringing disabled people into work
It’s crucial to bridge the gap between disabled jobseekers and employers. Here's how our recent jobs fair helped achieve that.
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‘My life as a deafblind drag king’
The scene fades in from black. A ring light is positioned before a mirror. After a few seconds, it’s switched on, revealing the silhouette of…
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With digital magnifiers, I could overcome barriers to employment
We talked to Patrick to find out more about this assistive technology and the vital role it plays in enabling him in the workplace.
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We’re thrilled to be bringing free play sessions for disabled children to more locations in England
Thanks to an incredible grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, we’re going to be able to offer free accessible play sessions to thousands more disabled children.
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Government support for tackling energy costs didn’t go far enough
Today the Public Accounts Committee published its report examining the effectiveness of the Government’s support at protecting people from spiralling energy costs. We welcome…
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As a queer, disabled couple, my partner and I face ableism and homophobia combined when we go out together
In this blog for Pride Month, Jeffie explains how her queer, disabled relationship has opened her eyes to the ways homophobia and ableism intersect.
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New data release shows Education Health and Care Plans delays are leaving children behind
Today the Department for Education (DfE) published its annual data on children and young people with an education, health and care (EHC) plan…
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Social care shortages and the specialist workforce
Staff shortages aren’t unusual right now. But few sectors have been affected in the same way as social care. It’s no surprise, then, that the…
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How volunteering helped me find the right career
Volunteering with Sense helped Jenny decide upon her career as a special needs teacher.
