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When many people think of disability, they often picture someone using a wheelchair. Even the universal ‘disabled’ symbol shows a figure seated in a wheelchair. But the reality is that many disabilities are invisible. You cannot always tell by looking at someone that they are living with a condition that affects their daily life.
When it comes to how to show kindness to adults with disabilities, small, genuine acts can go a long way. Kindness is an essential part of building a more inclusive society, and showing respect, patience, and empathy creates connections that enhance everyone’s quality of life. Whether it’s helping someone navigate a difficult situation or simply treating them with respect, there are many ways we can all make a positive difference.
All children should experience the joys of childhood, but for young carers, the responsibility of looking after someone can overshadow their own needs and opportunities for play and growth.
What is the Equality Act?
Some types of discrimination apply to all ‘protected characteristics’, including disability.
We asked disabled people what non-disabled people could do to be a good ally.
By Kelsey Livesey
When people think about mobility issues, they often picture physical conditions you can see, like someone using a wheelchair. But there are also less apparent disabilities, like cognitive conditions, that can make it just as hard to stay mobile.
By Chloe Tear
By Morag Forbes
When my rheumatoid arthritis became more aggressive, I clung to the idea of still being a ‘walking person’. Letting go of that gave me more freedom than I could have imagined.
By Julia Kelly
By John Pring
In the UK, approximately 1.5 million people have a learning disability. Many people with learning disabilities find it difficult to learn, develop new skills, understand information and interact with other people. Therefore, accessing the support they need to live as independently as possible is crucial.
This Disability History Month, we’re shining a light on five famous disabled people who have made a huge impact on the world. They have shown that their disability isn’t a barrier to successful careers. With the right support, anything is possible.
I’m a 23-year-old man – assuming I don’t have sex just because I use a wheelchair would be funny, if it wasn’t so frustrating, writes Heartstopper actor Ash Self.
By Steven Morris
By Tiger-Lily Snowden
Charity Carers Trust found that 47% of the 1,109 children and young adults it surveyed aged under 25 said they now care for more people than before.
By Luke O’Reilly
Disability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. It results from the interaction between health conditions such as dementia, blindness or spinal cord injury, and a range of environmental and personal factors. An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability today. This number is growing because of an increase in noncommunicable diseases and people living longer. Persons with disabilities are a diverse group, and factors such as sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity and their economic situation affect their experiences in life and their health needs. Persons with disabilities die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in everyday functioning than others.
By Evie Lee
