Disability Direct held an event at The Spot in Derby funded by the Big Lottery’s Celebrate programme to bring together disabled, and non-disabled people to enjoy a day of entertainment and activities. […]
Disability Direct: Accessibility Derby
Bright new “Hive” for young disabled people in Normanton.
The Fun-abil8y project at the St James Centre, in Normanton, is one of the leading groups in Derby supporting young disabled people to “live life to the MAX”. I wrote previously that […]
Abigail : Singing loud and positive for those with Invisible disabilities.
“Having met other young people with similar, and completely contrasting conditions to my own, my dream and my vision for my future changed almost overnight, to one where I can help others, […]
“Breaking down barriers for Disabled”; Do What You Want-Live 2016
Over 70 organisations gathered for the annual Do What You Want Live (DWYW) event, organised by Disability Direct, at the Roundhouse in Derby today. It was an exhibition, and a celebration, of […]
Job opportunities and optimism at St James Centre following £0.5m successful lottery bid
An innovative programme for 3-25 year old disabled young people will be delivered by the St James Centre following the awarding of a 5 year, £0.5m National Lottery grant. Apart from securing […]
Disability social/health care funding – there is hope after the Independent Living Fund (ILF)
In June 2015, Marta was part of a high profile demonstration organised by Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) at the House of Commons that tried to storm Prime Minister’s Question Time. For […]
Independent Living Fund (ILF) is history; Now deliver the Care Act for all Disabled People
“The cuts in (ILF) support that are being handed out to individuals will leave us without dignity, sitting in our own faeces for hours at a time, dependent on the kindness of […]
Disabled Access Card – Why is Derby City Council not interested?
“I have limited mobility but do not use a wheelchair. Sometimes my disability is not immediately obvious and I often have to experience embarrassing situations where I have to explain my health […]
Disability Karate: Inspiring the Disabled at St James’ Centre.
At first glance, Karate and Disability don’t seem like natural bedfellows. However within that counter-intuitive contradiction there is a gem of a concept which is proving to be an inspiration for disabled […]
Do What You Want Live : Age & Disability Service event at Derby Arena
Derby is served by hundreds of organisations and charities that provide advice, services and equipment for disabled adults & children, older people, carers and professionals. Over 120 of those, were brought together […]
