Disabled People Deserve Romantic Relationships Are you looking for Love with a learning disability? It is often assumed that disabled people, people with learning difficulties or autism do not desire romantic and intimate relationships. But this is a myth spread by an ableist society.  It’s important to remember that romantic love is not exclusive to...Continue Reading

What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects people’s reading, writing, and spelling ability. Common characteristics include reading and writing slowly, confusing the order of letters, and poor spelling. Signs often present themselves when a child starts school and these symptoms persist throughout life.  However, the severity of symptoms can vary between...Continue Reading

British Sign Language: It’s Time to Support Efforts to Make Society More Inclusive for Deaf People What is British Sign Language? Sign language is a visual form of communication through gestures, facial expressions and body language. In Britain, the most popular form of Sign Language is British Sign Language (BSL), being the preferred language of...Continue Reading

VEE-GUN-ARY? VEE-JAN-UARY? VEE-GAN-UARY! When January rolls around, our thoughts often turn to New Year resolutions and what positive changes we can make to our lives over the next 12 months. Veganuary is an annual campaign that encourages people worldwide to try veganism throughout January and beyond. The Vegan Society, the oldest vegan organisation in the...Continue Reading

Zetetick 2021 – A time for reassuring reflection With the end of the year fast approaching, an opportunity to look back over the past 12 months to see what we as a charity have achieved, given the hugely challenging times we have all faced. Without doubt it can be said with the Covid-19 virus continually...Continue Reading