I was fighting to stay in work – #100days100stories
Guest post by Jacqueline, who turned to her entrepreneurial skills after being forced to leave her job due to a fluctuating condition. But she’s still fighting for the support she needs to fulfil her...
View Article“We searched the world for a miracle, but we found the answer at home”
Guest post from Reza Ataie, a volunteer befriender who runs our Face 2 Face dads’ group in Brighton. He’s sharing his story for Fathers’ Day in support of our Brighton fundraising appeal – we need to...
View ArticleK is for Kama Sutra #EndtheAwkward
No matter the disability. There’ll always be a position that brings that a smile to both your faces. Many consider the Kama Sutra to be the Bible of sex. But disabled people are bringing these ancient...
View ArticleX is for X-rated #EndTheAwkward
Spinal cord injuries and other impairments can affect the way people feel aroused and reach orgasm. Broadcaster and journalist Mik Scarlet is unable to get an erection after a spinal injury in his...
View Article“The best way to challenge people’s attitudes by is getting out and doing...
Britain’s Disabled Strongman competition returns this year and promises to be bigger and better than its successful launch in 2015. In this guest blog, organiser and strongman competitor Gary Clarke,...
View ArticleScope celebrates 100 days until the Paralympics with #30towatch
It’s 100 days to go until the Rio 2016 Paralympics Games. Scope is celebrating by throwing a spotlight on ‘the ones to watch’ – 30 extraordinary disabled people under 30. These up-and-coming stars are...
View ArticleDo the Paralympics have the power to improve attitudes to disability?
With just days before the action kicks off in Rio, we’re publishing the findings of a new poll which asked disabled people whether the Paralympics can change attitudes to disability and asked what life...
View ArticleMy job at Goldman Sachs is a holiday compared to the pressure of the Paralympics
Five-time gold medallist Sophie Christiansen is competing in her fourth Paralympic Games this summer. The equestrian won three of her gold medals at London 2012 with her horse Janeiro 6 so expectations...
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