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Lego Braille Bricks on sale for first time in English and French
Learning should be fun. That's Lego's aim, to encourage learning through play.And, for the first time, it's releasing Braille Bricks in English and French, for people to buy.The bricks are designed to help blind children, or people who have difficulty seeing, learn to read letters and numbers by touch.We all know Lego - the colourful toy bricks. But Lego Braille Bricks look a little different.They include letters and numbers in braille, which are patterns of raised dots that you can read by touching them.https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66605361
25 August 2023 by Marcus Gordon

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Drag: First Welsh disabled troupe to make Eisteddfod debut
The drag queens are preparing to perform at this month's National Eisteddfod in Boduan, Gwynedd, for the first time.They'll be performing in a Welsh-language show called Ffabinogion - a modern twist on some stories from the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh myths and legends.None of the disabled drag queens are Welsh speakers themselves, so they have been learning phrases and lines for the show.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66370318
4 August 2023 by Marcus Gordon

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Forest Green become first English men’s professional side to appoint female boss
Hannah Dingley will take charge of the League Two side.Forest Green Rovers have made history by becoming the first professional men’s side in the English pyramid to appoint a woman as their manager.Club chairman Dale Vince added: “Hannah was the natural choice for us to be first team interim head coach – she’s done a fantastic job leading our academy and is well aligned with the values of the club.https://www.joe.co.uk/news/forest-green-become-first-english-mens-professional-side-to-appoint-female-boss-399038
28 July 2023 by Marcus Gordon

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Man without limbs takes on 108-mile kayak journey on River Thames
A man born without fully formed arms and legs is kayaking 108 miles (174km) along the River Thames to raise awareness of inclusion in sport.John Willis began the journey on Monday in Cricklade, Wiltshire, and is due to finish on Sunday in Eton, Berkshire.Having made it his mission "to ensure that no-one is left on the bench", the 62-year-old said he would be pushing himself "to new limits".https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-66299827
28 July 2023 by Marcus Gordon

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Surrey man who lost his leg at 19 will become first disabled astronaut
A Paralympian from Surrey has become the world's first disabled astronaut. And John McFall has said his selection will send a "powerful" message about what people with disabilities can achieve.The former surgeon will travel to Germany to begin feasibility studies at the European Astronaut Centre. He joined the latest European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut cohort last year after a rigorous selection process and record UK Space Agency investment into the ESA.https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-man-who-lost-leg-27149957
3 July 2023 by Marcus Gordon

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Greece is making beaches more accessible
Wheelchairs are usually a hazard on the beach. 200 beaches in Greece are now accessible by wheelchair, with the help of the new Seatrac technology. Watch video and see article for more information.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/greece-beaches-wheelchair-accessible-180982140/
24 June 2023 by Sage