Rebecca from Zambia loves going to school, but a lack of appropriate transport means she can only go three days a week. Her father wants her to have the same opportunities as everyone else. #MissingVoices #LeaveNoOneBehind #2030AndCounting

I was humiliated on the tube for being disabled. It’s time to stop treating us like we’re helpless independent.co.uk/voices/tfl-dis…

Here are some tips for an autism-friendly 4th of July autismspeaks.org/blog/tips-auti…

New wheelchair and scooter all in one

"More than 13,000 disabled people are to receive backdated benefit payments after the government accepted a court ruling over universal credit." - Great to see some positive action taking place! #WelfareUnfair #DBC #disability #care bbc.co.uk/news/uk-490790…

The underwater dive memorial, called “Circle of Heroes,” will eventually feature 24 concrete statues representing the men and women in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy bit.ly/2YhT2sw via Miami Herald

Wetherspoons is first pub chain to install ‘not every disability is visible’ signs after student’s complaint. metro.co.uk/2019/10/24/wet…

"The dining room will also have its own entrance, dimmer lights and soundproof walls." via @catcountry1073 catcountry1073.com/local-restaura…

I’ve worked, lived and loved accessible travel for quite a while now, and I’ve learned along the journey that with some extra thought and planning, it can be made much easier. Here are my six tips to help your holiday go smoothly. #CarrieAnnLightley carrieannlightley.com/post/6-accessi…

"When I think of autism I think of a big lightbulb on the top of my head. I do not want people to feel bad for me. I like having autism and I would never change anything about myself." autismspeaks.org/profile/meet-m…

Aiming to ease the experience of visiting a doctor, a new program is allowing people with developmental #disabilities to access medical and mental health care without leaving home. disabilityscoop.com/2019/11/22/doc… #specialneeds

Pens 🖊 at the ready how many have been said to you frequent flyer for me is you look terrible 💜

Calling all #Autistic people, Deaf #BSLUsers, and people with #MacularDegeneration or #Glaucoma - we need YOU! We are currently recruiting Mystery Visitors to help us improve accessibility at heritage attractions in the South West. Can you help us? ow.ly/tjPI50xny0Z

In the Harris Library is a fascinating book for #DisabilityHistoryMonth. Born in 1772, Benjamin Shaw was a mechanic on Dale Street. His diary is a rare account of a working person's life in Preston with a disability. Take a look on Sun 15 Dec buff.ly/2PBXekh Disability Equality North West

Looking for tips on how to navigate the holiday season? Our Autism Response Team compiled 10 helpful #HolidaySeason strategies. autismspeaks.org/blog/10-ways-s…

Chelsea and her family were struggling. She was ready for a new path. #Goodwill helped her start a #Google IT certificate program & now she's thriving as a Google data technician. When you shop or donate you help build brighter futures! #WhyGoodwill #PowerOfWork Goodwill Middle TN

Who says adventure travel can't be accessible?! Nat Geo Travel asked me to share my experiences in this piece - "It’s possible to do it — it’s just a case of working out how." nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/09… #AccessForAll #AccessibleTravel nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/09…

Happy New Year!

Pavement parking has become a bigger issue since lockdown. Please leave space for wheelchairs, scooter and other pedestrians.