Disability

Film explores stories of disability from National Trust sites and collections

Everywhere and Nowhere is a collaboration between the trust and Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries

Wellcome Collection speaks out on Medicine Man closure

Museum commended for ‘brave and ethical’ approach after announcement sparks fierce backlash

Museums fail to improve online access information for some disabled visitors

Report finds nearly 20% of sites have no information for people with under-recognised access requirements

Action plan for widening cultural engagement in Wales

Amgueddfa Cymru and Arts Council of Wales commit to tackling barriers and improving representation

The future must be all inclusive

Cultural institutions have an opportunity to reshape their practice to cater for the needs of vulnerable groups, says Geraldine Kendall Adams

Creating sensory friendly spaces

The V&A Dundee shares how Covid has changed its approach

Covid has improved disabled people’s engagement with museums, study finds

Participants cite positive opportunities for remote working, interviews and digital offerings

Setting up an online family programme for children with Send

A case study from the Royal Academy

Installing Changing Places toilets in historic buildings

A case study from the Tower of London

Battersea Arts Centre rewarded for inclusivity

Community-centred approach to restoration recognised in design and architecture awards

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‘There is a strong feeling among disabled people that we have been losing ground’

Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act

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Why is disability an issue that is still fighting to be heard?

It’s 1am on Friday morning and I’m in an ambulance hurtling towards Accident & Emergency with my daughter fighting for her life in the back. Another seizure and this time it’s bad. This isn’t our first trip in an ambulance, but there is a distinct point during our journey when I fear it will be …