Sofia Brizio, a 27-year-old PhD student with cerebral palsy, shares her experiences spending four hours daily on ‘disability admin,’ managing tasks that able-bodied individuals accomplish quickly. She highlights the challenges of navigating an inaccessible world, where planning simple activities like…
The Technical Chamber of Greece and the Association of Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Disabled Individuals ‘Kypseli’ are collaborating to gather public opinions on enhancing accessibility. On Friday and Saturday, a team will distribute questionnaires in the pedestrian area of…
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Parents Association of Disabled Persons in Ikaria, Heliachtida, has called for significant support measures and has outlined demands aimed at improving the living conditions of individuals with disabilities….
Matthew Parrott, a 48-year-old man with a medical condition, was unfairly removed from The O2 Arena during a Glass Animals concert after staff mistook his stumbling for intoxication. Parrott, who has faced health challenges since a bone marrow transplant, expressed…
Amy Green from Leeds has found a sense of solidarity with Tulisa Contostavlos, both having suffered from Bell’s palsy. Green commends Tulisa’s TV presence for raising awareness about the condition, which affects about 100,000 individuals in the UK. Green discusses…
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris expressed regret over an interaction with a Section 39 worker who criticized the government’s response to disability issues. During a campaign event in Kanturk, Harris admitted he should have engaged more deeply with her concerns….
Footballers Matt Crossen and Aaron Lucas, representing England, share their inspiring journey leading up to the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain. Crossen, who sustained a brain injury from a stroke, reflects on the challenges faced and the determination to…
Tasha Ghouri, the first deaf contestant on Love Island, expressed her emotional struggles with online trolling during her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. The 26-year-old model and dancer, partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec, received high praise for their performance. However, she…
