Around 25,000 people in Derby ( ~10% of the population) are unpaid Carers – and the figure continues to grow. These are people caring for family, and friends who are disabled, or […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
