Understanding your rights as a blue badge holder
If you are a disabled driver, having a Blue Badge can open you up to a wide range of opportunities.…
Top chef backs charity campaign #EmpowerandEmploy, calling on employers to create jobs for disabled people
A Tyneside charity has joined forces with top chef Kenny Atkinson to call on businesses to create jobs for people…
New Minister of State to speak at disability employment conference
The new Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work will attend a disability employment conference in Newcastle next…
SEND consultation launched in Northumberland
With consultation already open on online, Northumberland County Council is set to launch the first of its consultation events on…
Positively social
Throughout the 2016 UK Disability History Month (UKDHM), a successful social media campaign called #SeeMeNotDisability was launched. This was developed…
Stockton Mayor Delighted to Officially Announce Opening of Sensory Play Area
The mayor of Stockton-on- Tees, Councillor Ken Dixon, has officially opened the new sensory play area designed for the families…
Running Legend Jarra Jim Spreads Christmas Cheer by Donating to Disability Charity
Christmas has come early for disability charity The Percy Hedley Foundation thanks to legendary runner ‘Jarra Jim.’ The 95-year- old,…
Disabled artist residency at ARC
A disabled performance poet and theatre maker has been chosen to benefit from ARC’s disabled artist residency.
Intu Shopping Centres Offer Valuable Work Experience to Disabled Students
Two of the region’s largest shopping centres are giving disabled students the opportunity to develop their skills through valuable work…
North East Disabled Footballers Aiming for European Glory
A team of disabled footballers are appealing for support to help realise their dreams of representing the North East at…
Youngsters with disabilities tackle the world’s biggest obstacle course to raise funds for charity
A TEAM of youngsters with disabilities have taken on the world’s biggest inflatable obstacle course for a charity they say…
Inspirational artist is in the frame at Royal Quays
Mum of five, Sharon Douglas who suffers from the debilitating illness fibromyalgia, is painting a fresh chapter in her life…
132,740 disabled people supported through specialist employment scheme
Access to Work, the government’s specialist disabled employment programme, has supported 132,740 people since launching in 2007.
Donation is ‘wheelie’ good news for local organisation
Westfield Farm, Coast & Country’s flagship community training and resource centre, has donated four unloved bicycles to a Redcar organisation…
Father’s fundraising efforts a thank you to Portage Service
A FATHER whose son went from not talking to being able to recite the alphabet forwards and backwards in less…