Tag: Disability

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Disability charity wins contract to improve independent living in Salford

A disability charity have been awarded a contract to improve independent living for the community in Salford.  The charity Blue […]

Lynne Allwood (left) and Emma Mulhall (right) have together worked together to start Parents/Carers SEN Support Group. Image taken by Adam Gooseman.

Salford mum sets up new support group for parents with special needs children

A Salford mum has set up a new group, Parent/Carer SEN Support Group, to support parents of children with special educational needs.

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“It was massive for us”- Salford Red Devils Foundation receive wheelchair rugby funding

The Salford Red Devils Foundation has received Capital Grants Programme funding to develop its wheelchair rugby programme. The funding comes […]

“Dusty’s ability to fill me with joy and to show me kindness and love, every day that helped me in ways I didn’t realise” - Salford Author releases new book about a disabled boy and his dog, saving the world

“Dusty’s ability to fill me with joy and to show me kindness and love, every day that helped me in ways I didn’t realise” – Salford Author releases new book about a disabled boy and his dog, saving the world

Robert Martin, an author living in Broughton released his first book, Joe and Dusty Save the World last week. The […]

Barrier between Peel Park and River Irwell

“I can’t experience what a lot of able-bodied people can” – footpath barriers making Salford spaces inaccessible

Barriers across footpaths are preventing vulnerable groups being able to use many public spaces, according to a wheelchair user campaigning […]

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Blind footballer Azeem Amir hopes to “open up a conversation” in Salford with brand new disability awareness workshops

England blind footballer Azeem Amir is piloting his new disability awareness workshops around Salford to increase understanding towards people with […]

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“I am on a mission to be parent, and I also have a disability” – Kay Ashton MBE on becoming a parent

Salford resident Kay Ashton  is on a mission to become a parent, but she is doing it solo with a […]

Salford student smashes £10k with Crowdfunder for disability-friendly cycling

Salford student smashes £10k with Crowdfunder for disability-friendly cycling

A Salford PhD student with a disability is fundraising to improve cycling accessibility in Greater Manchester. Harrie Larrington-Spencer’s Crowdfunder has […]