The O2, along with its catering partner Levy UK + Ireland, and security provider G4S, have signed up to the initiative to ensure a fully accessible visitor journey throughout the iconic venue.The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool that allows people to voluntarily share that they have a disability condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that they may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/the-o2-first-uk-arena-to-join-hidden-disabilities-sunflower-initiative
A father from Chippenham has been named the world's strongest disabled man after winning the title for the second time in a row.Dave, who left the army in 2016, used to compete in able-bodied Strongman competitions before he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.Dave Walsh was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2014, but this has not deterred him from competing on the international stage.After his success on the world stage, he now wants to set an example for others.https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-10-03/veteran-crowned-worlds-strongest-disabled-man-for-second-time-in-a-row
Students on a pioneering programme to help support young people with learning disabilities into higher education have graduated from Edinburgh Napier University for the first time.Breaking Barriers is a partnership between the charity ENABLE, ENU, and professional services firm EY, offering participants the opportunity to gain an accredited qualification.Run by The Business School at the University, it helps support young people with learning disabilities make the transition to university and higher education through a combination of supportive study and work placements.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/students-with-learning-disabilities-graduate-from-edinburgh-napier-university
A critically acclaimed new musical that puts disability movingly and unapologetically centre stage has been given an extended run in London’s West End.Rave reviews and standing ovations for the world premiere production of The Little Big Things have led to the joyous, uplifting show being extended to March 2nd next year.Based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser the show is a life-affirming reminder about the transformative power of family, and how sometimes it really is the little things which matter the most.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/musical-inspired-by-tetraplegic-henry-fraser-gets-extended-west-end-run
Keen artist, Louis, a learning disabled man from Oswestry, Shropshire, is channelling his passions for art and helping people by mentoring other adults with learning disabilities.Wanting to share his passion for art further and allow others to experience the sense of achievement he gets from creating art, Louis is now pursuing mentoring, using his knowledge of Makaton (sign language with speech) to help communicate and make art more accessible.https://therooftop.news/2023/11/07/man-with-learning-disabilities-inspires-others-through-art/
The Irish FA's director of women's football Angela Platt says the announcement that Northern Ireland's men's and women's players will receive equal pay "is a transformative moment for football" in the country.The agreement over pay comes into effect immediately.The IFA had been in dialogue with the Players' Football Association NI (PFA NI) and senior players."Equality is the cornerstone of everything we do," said Platt.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66961191
