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New hospital signs help learning disabled — BBC News

Learning Disabilities ,

27 January, 2023

Can Caffeine Help With Multiple Sclerosis? — HealthNews

Multiple Sclerosis ,

27 January, 2023

Parkinson’s: ‘Exercise has left me symptom free’ — BBC News

Parkinson's ,

27 January, 2023

Founder of Legs4Africa: ‘We got him walking again’ — Bristol24/7

Limb Loss ,

26 January, 2023

Currys launches ‘Quiet Hour’ after successful trial – The Retail Bulletin

Dyspraxia ,

26 January, 2023

GPS Technologies Enable an Accessible World – GPS World magazine

Deafness ,

26 January, 2023

Activists resolve to spread awareness about polio — The News International

Polio ,

26 January, 2023

Singing May Improve Stroke Recovery in Patients With Chronic Aphasia – Neurology Advisor

Aphasia ,

26 January, 2023

Smart walking stick could help visually impaired with grocery shopping – Design Products & Applications

Visual Impairment ,

26 January, 2023

Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It – SciTechDaily

Multiple Sclerosis ,

26 January, 2023

Preparing Neurodiverse Students to Soar into the Drone Industry – EIN Presswire

Neurodiversity ,

26 January, 2023

Half a million missed out on stroke-preventing drugs – The Telegraph

Heart Disease ,

25 January, 2023

A Strengths-Based Approach to Neurodiversity — Psychology Today

Neurodiversity ,

25 January, 2023

Bristol initiative prevents 200 cerebral palsy cases a year – BBC News

Cerebral Palsy ,

25 January, 2023

Motion capture tech from Avatar films used in disease research – BBC News

Friedreich’s ataxia ,

25 January, 2023

Questionnaire that can diagnose autism ‘with up to 95% accuracy’ – Daily Mail

Autism ,

25 January, 2023

Muscular dystrophy: Photographer Jack Moyse’s art helps him cope – BBC News

Muscular Dystrophy ,

25 January, 2023

Triad wrestler with cerebral palsy pushes past limitations – WGHP FOX8 Greensboro

Cerebral Palsy ,

25 January, 2023

‘I have Parkinson’s but I’m determined to see the world by mobility scooter’ – Hull Live

Parkinson's ,

25 January, 2023

Love Island’s Ron Hall is visually impaired – just like me ITV2’s – This is Local London

Visual Impairment ,

25 January, 2023

Making progress with a gene therapy for muscular dystrophy – Advanced Science News

Muscular Dystrophy ,

25 January, 2023

Genomic Testing Could Boost Treatment for Childhood Deafness – Technology Networks

Deafness ,

24 January, 2023

Ivar the Boneless: How a Disabled Viking Warrior Conquered England – War History Online

Brittle Bone Disease ,

24 January, 2023

Spinal Cord Injury: Can Brain and Nerve Stimulation Restore Movement? – Neuroscience News

Spinal Cord Injury ,

24 January, 2023

Five tips for preventing high blood pressure and why you shouldn’t wait to see symptoms – iNews

Heart Disease ,

24 January, 2023

Multiple Sclerosis Memory Issues Force Me to Use New Methods – Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Multiple Sclerosis ,

24 January, 2023

65% of Patients Discontinue Therapy Baclofen Within a Year in Study – Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Multiple Sclerosis ,

24 January, 2023

Wearable tech, AI and clinical teams join to change the face of trial monitoring – Imperial College London

Ataxia ,

24 January, 2023

What exactly is ‘neurodiversity?’ Using accurate language about disability matters in schools – The Conversation

Neurodiversity ,

24 January, 2023

Council apologises after it’s slammed for trying to limit cost of care for woman with severe cerebral palsy – Manchester Evening News

Cerebral Palsy ,

24 January, 2023

‘Smart’ walking stick could help visually impaired with groceries, finding a seat – University of Colorado Boulder

Visual Impairment ,

24 January, 2023

I assumed Love Island wouldn’t cast someone like me – I can’t wait for Ron Hall – Metro

20 January, 2023

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Stem cell treatment may prevent worsening of symptoms – Medical News Today

Multiple Sclerosis ,

20 January, 2023

High risk of adverse reaction to two diabetes drugs: Doctors advise caution; will patients be safe? – Economic Times

Diabetes ,

20 January, 2023

Adults with depression who want to quit antidepressants should be given support on how to do it safely over time, says NICE

Depression ,

20 January, 2023

These passengers aren’t going up in the world! Train station has had no working lift for 35 years – Daily Mail

Friedreich’s ataxia ,

20 January, 2023

Incontinence Due to Pelvic Floor Issues Affects Women With DM1 – Muscular Dystrophy News

Muscular Dystrophy ,

20 January, 2023

Edinburgh to host international conference on Neurodiversity – Scottish Business News

Neurodiversity ,

20 January, 2023

Calne school uses animal therapy to help autistic children — BBC News

Autism ,

20 January, 2023

Marcus Stewart artwork sells in minutes for MND charity – BBC News

Motor Neurone Disease ,

20 January, 2023

Lyme disease vaccine trials underway — Observer–Reporter

Lyme disease ,

20 January, 2023

Stimulating axon re-growth after spinal cord injury — Newswise

Spinal Cord Injury ,

18 January, 2023

What’s preventing your recovery from Lyme disease? — LymeDisease.org

Lyme disease ,

18 January, 2023

6 ways to secure employment if you have a learning disability – Disability Horizons

Learning Disabilities ,

18 January, 2023

Estée Lauder’s new app helps visually impaired users apply makeup — Vogue Business

Visual Impairment ,

18 January, 2023

Transitioning into Adulthood: Challenges for Neurodiverse Youth in the 21st Century – FE News

Neurodiversity ,

18 January, 2023

Christina Applegate to attend first awards show since multiple sclerosis diagnosis – The Independent

Multiple Sclerosis ,

18 January, 2023

Multiple sclerosis (MS): Intestinal bacteria may have an anti-inflammatory effect – Medical News Today

Multiple Sclerosis ,

18 January, 2023

Surgeon’s hope for children needing new limbs 10 years after first UK hand transplant — The Independent

Limb Loss ,

18 January, 2023

What exactly is ‘neurodiversity?’ Using accurate language about disability matters in schools – The Conversation

Neurodiversity ,

18 January, 2023

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Sky Big Ideas Festival 2022 Review – by Thom Jackson-Wood

27 November, 2022

Why Trade Unions Still Matter? by Sam Sillars

10 November, 2022

Why universal design needs to be at the forefront of inclusive product design – by Emily Davison

Visual Impairment ,

18 August, 2022

5 Disability Friendly Beauty Brands You Should Know About by Emily Davison

Visual Impairment ,

17 February, 2022

Taking part in a scientific study – Part 2 – by Alex Squire

Spinal Cord Injury ,

30 November, 2021

Taking part in a scientific study – Part 1 – by Alex Squire

Spinal Cord Injury ,

2 November, 2021

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6 January, 2021

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23 December, 2020

Ability Today takes on the rest of the world – by Hannah Deakin

2 December, 2020

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Aphasia ,

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Aphasia ,

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