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Mechanical horse helps disabled riders
22 November 2017 | News
A mechanical horse called ‘Mr Williams’ is helping disabled riders at a Cumbria riding school to gain ... realising he was an asset for their equine therapy courses, and he was the only mechanical horse in the area at the ... particular benefits for disabled riders, providing a safe and controlled way for riders to gain confidence before ...
Faruk Ali: Statement from the family
21 December 2014 | News
We are extremely disappointed with today's outcome however rather than dampen our ... we are now more fired up than ever to pursue #Justice and will not give up until we have achieved it. Thank you to all that have supported us so far and watch this space for an update on what will happen next ...
Congratulations to SPECTRUM: 30 years old
09 November 2014 | News
On Thursday 6th November 2014, SPECTRUM Centre for Independent Living celebrated its 30th anniversary Formerly ... organisation has changed dramatically throughout the years and the new section of the website ‘SPECTRUM at 30′ is devoted to tracing that development, and the achievements we have made along the way. Latest Blog ...
Act now: Westminster Hall debate 15 October
05 October 2020 | News
Westminster Hall is hosting a debate on a disability-inclusive ... when the debate is, that you would like them to attend, and why it matters to you that the voice of disabled people ... that you should be able to change colours, contrast levels and fonts; zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off ...
Share your personal experiences of getting active
11 April 2018 | News
... with disabilities share their personal experiences of getting active with the wider world. We have a section on our ... an inspiring range of blog posts of people doing just that and are looking for more people with disabilities to ... It as Get Yourself Active’s new Communications Officer and wrote a blog post introducing himself . Please do read ...
What makes a great GOGA mentor?
06 April 2017 | News
Eight very different people came together last week to find out about what skills they need to be great mentors. They are the first people to be trained on the brand new three-year project Get Out Get Active (GOGA) which ... takes to be a great GOGA mentor. Do you live in Lambeth or Wandsworth and want one to one support to get more active? ...
Our response to the DWP Funding for Supported Housing Consultation
01 February 2017 | News
... seeks views on the government’s plans for a new housing costs funding model for supported housing. View ... response It also seeks views on how funding for emergency and short term placements should work. It covers the ... areas: devolved top-up funding to local authorities in England funding for emergency and short term supported housing ...
Sign up for Scope's free campaign training programme
19 April 2018 | News
Are you a disabled person aged 18-25 and passionate about campaigning for change? Scope are looking for future campaigners to ... support a group of 15 young disabled people to plan, launch and run their own campaigns, including a 3-day residential ...
Deaths prompt call for learning disabled adults to get named care coordinators
27 October 2015 | News
Adult protection experts have called for adults with learning disabilities to be given a named care coordinator and have their health and social care needs jointly reviewed at least once a year, ...
Disabled chefs denied access to work
18 August 2013 | News
Avalon Television are currently developing a programme for Channel 4 about disabled chefs being ... celebrity chef across 4 episodes to develop their skills, and see who is up to the task of working in a Michelin ... or call the Avalon office on 0207 598 8000 and ask to be put through to her. Disabled chefs denied ...