Hari Budha Magar has arrived in Kathmandu to a hero’s welcome after becoming the first double above knee amputee to scale the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest.With the streets lined with well-wishers, Hari arrived from Basecamp by helicopter, before being transported into the city where he was greeted and congratulated by a crowd of supporters.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/hero-s-welcome-for-hari-after-reaching-top-of-the-world
A pioneering panel which aims to ensure the varying needs of disabled people are fully met by East West Railway Company has been set-up.The Accessibility Advisory Panel is thought to be the first of its kind for a UK based rail company building a new railway and will help East West Railway Company set industry-leading standards for accessibility and inclusivity.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/east-west-rail-s-accessibility-panel-steaming-ahead
Hari Budha Magar has become the world’s first double above-the-knee amputee to summit Everest.Through his climb, 43-year-old Hari aims to change perceptions of disability and inspire people to climb their own ‘mountains’ no matter the adversity that stands in their way.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/hari-budha-magar-conquers-everest
A pianist from Queen Camilla’s patronage, the Amber Trust, 13 year old Lucy Illingworth performed for the King and Queen during the Coronation concert at Windsor Castle.The trust provides opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.Lucy, who also has severe autism, performed Bach’s Prelude in C Major as King Charles and Queen Camilla watched on.The note-perfect rendition prompted smiles and applause from the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and the King.https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/bbc-viewers-tears-blind-pianist-29921417
Officials in Missouri’s largest city approved a resolution Thursday to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, defying state lawmakers who voted a day earlier to ban such care for minors and restrict it for some adults.Democratic Mayor Quinton Lucas praised the 12 to 1 vote, saying the city is committed to being a “welcoming, inclusive, and safe place for everyone, including our transgender and LGBTQ+ community.”https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/kansas-city-declares-lgbtq-sanctuary-city-rcna84126
Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome.The toy brand created the doll in the hopes of making children feel more included and represented.Model Ellie Goldstein teamed up with Mattel for the launch.She said, “I am so thrilled there are now Barbie dolls with Down’s syndrome."https://www.joe.co.uk/news/mattel-launches-first-ever-barbie-doll-with-downs-syndrome-393515
