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Disability Rights UK Short Seminars
07 February 2017 / Posted in: Information
Do you employ a personal care assistant, or know someone who does? These short seminars will explain the law surrounding employing a personal care assistant.
BBC Two's 'Big Life Fix'
12 January 2017 / Posted in: Information
The producers of this show (which sees a skilled team of scientists, engineers and designers create bespoke technology for individuals and groups) are looking for people, for their second series, who feel they could benefit from a tailor-made invention.
Neuromuscular Centre (NMC) Midlands
12 January 2017 / Posted in: Information
NMC is holding an open day. The afternoon will enable people to learn about the facilities and support offered by the NMC and the chance to meet others and take part in taster sessions.
Turn2us Launches 'No Cold Homes' Campaign
14 December 2016 / Posted in: Information
Turn2us' poverty campaign, No Cold Homes, is running throughout the Winter and they are promoting the support available for people who can’t afford to heat their homes this Winter.
New SMA Voices: Georgia
05 December 2016 / Posted in: Information
In this new SMA Voices, Georgia shares her story of becoming a mum to Lio.
Information, Support and Social Events for 2016/17
23 November 2016 / Posted in: Information
We have posted a list of some information, support and social events happening towards the end of 2016 and throughout next year that may be of interest to you.
Research About Experiences of Accessibility in Public Space and Transport
22 November 2016 / Posted in: Information
Sunil Rodger, a postgraduate at Newcastle University, is seeking power wheelchair users to take part in research about their experiences of accessibility in public space and transport.
New SMA Voices: Martyn
04 November 2016 / Posted in: Information
Martyn and his fiancé, Kasia, recently travelled to Devon to try an accessible horse and carriage ride at the Calvert Trust, Exmoor. Find out how they got on.
Disability North’s International Day of Disabled People 2016
26 October 2016 / Posted in: Information
Each year, Disability North holds an event to celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Disabled People. The event is a celebration of the services, facilities and projects in the region that promote inclusion and access for disabled people.
EURORDIS Awards 2017
21 October 2016 / Posted in: Information
EURORDIS – who represent rare disease patient organisations – have opened the nominations for the EURORDIS Awards 2017.
