Testimony to Disability Initiative
Disability initiative (D.I), is an organisation for people with special needs who provide care services and run a variety of sociable activities for all ages, keeping the mind stimulated and the body active. During my induction day, I straight away saw great chemistry between the staff and users. I was warmly welcomed by the team […]
The Curve
The Curve in a building located in Slough, home to books, artifacts, computers and much more. Opening to the public in September 2016, it is being used by many nearly every day. The Curve has a hall (image below), where people can book to host all sorts of events. It operators as a library, gallery […]
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Celebrity chef bowls over students at launch of new autism sixth form.
Leading charity Autism Unlimited officially opened its new Portfield School Sixth Form (on March 22) and celebrity chef Lesley Waters was there to give her seal of approval to its new professional training kitchen. Autism Unlimited took over the former Airfield Road warehouse in 2022 and has undertaken an ambitious redevelopment programme. Visitors at the official opening […]
Londoner is first to receive state of the art 3D printed fingers after industrial accident
A teacher from east London is the first person to be fitted with a new 3D printed hand, giving him back hand functionality after a traumatic amputation 30 years ago. 50-year-old Suleman Chohan has been searching for a device to help with two-handed activities for 30 years. “When I had my amputation, there wasn’t much […]
10-year old born missing an arm gets bionic arm from NHS and pulls a Christmas cracker with nana
The Liverpool superfan from Preston has become one of the first civilians in the country to be fitted with an advanced bionic arm at his local NHS enablement centre. On Wednesday 13th December, a boy from Preston, Lancashire became one of the first civilians in the UK to be fitted with a bionic arm, through […]
Farnham PFC get set for new season By Khaleel Chima
With the 2023-24 South East League Division approaching, Farnham Powerchair Football Club (PFC), gear up for their matches after a great summer break. Weekly training on Saturday mornings between 10 to 12 are really paying off. With the team being founded just over a year ago back in 2022, players are already showing high […]
Celebrating Priory school’s Platinum Jubilee — By Khaleel Chima
Back in 2003, my class were tasked to represent the world’s history, for the celebration of Priory School’s Golden Jubilee. Exploring how society had developed within the 50 years during that time. Unfortunately, that was one of the last piece of work we did for the school as time had come to embark on a […]
My experience as a disabled volunteer at Silverstone By Kate Dowding
I’ve finally dried off after a very wet MotoGP. Let me tell you all about my experience as a disabled volunteer Race Maker at Silverstone. From welcoming visitors in the morning to wishing them a safe journey home, and everything in between – a day as a Race Maker is certainly never boring! It may […]
Yolanda Barker Visit to Number 10 Downing Street
My senses were all over the place, Sirens, buses, helicopters, tourists chattering and the music being blasted by protestors. I had arrived at Downing Street. Wearing bright orange (MS Colours) I worried about being mistaken for the Stop Oil brigade. However, after checks, I swiftly moved through the gates leaving the tourists wondering who we […]
