An inquest found Martina Karos, 40, took her own life after killing her eight-year-old disabled daughter Eleni. The coroner cited feelings of isolation despite support. For help, call Samaritans on 116 123.
Jesy Nelson and fiancé Zion Foster share emotional journey after twin daughters diagnosed with rare Type 1 SMA. Read their story of hope and resilience.
Ray Clements, 53, says a rare genetic condition that took his sight ended his addiction. Now sober, he's a GB blind baseball star and launching a charity. Read his inspiring story.
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and fiancé Zion Foster are campaigning for newborn SMA screening after both their twin daughters were diagnosed with the severe Type 1 form of the neuromuscular disorder.
Caitlin Hellyer, 24, confronts cruel online abuse about her relationship with taller partner Guy. She defends their love and calls for an end to narrow-minded judgements in 2026.
AFL star Gary Ablett Jr and wife Jordan share moving tribute for son Levi's 7th birthday, while opening up about his rare Menkes disease diagnosis. Read their family's inspiring story.
Scott Clough won a $24k legal fight to restore his NDIS funding. New 'robo-planning' rules may strip others of the same appeal rights. Read his story.
The government has issued a key update on the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment. Discover how this could reshape the vital benefit for millions of disabled people in the UK.
Chloe-Marie Gallagher, 33, shares her journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) after paralysis struck. Read her powerful story of diagnosis, adaptation, and advocacy.
Mattel unveils its first autistic Barbie, designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Discover the doll's thoughtful features and why researchers see it as a positive step for representation.
Disabled people face waits of over a year for vital PIP benefits, forcing them into debt and hardship. The DWP's digital reforms are years behind schedule. Read why MPs say the system is failing.
The body of Linda Brown, a 53-year-old special education teacher from Chicago, has been recovered from Lake Michigan after a 10-day search. Police are investigating the tragic circumstances.
Mattel's first autistic Barbie, created with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, is criticised for reinforcing stereotypes despite aiming for representation. Read the full debate.
Mattel's first autistic Barbie, designed with community input, faces criticism for reinforcing stereotypes despite aiming for neurodiverse representation. Read the full debate.
A coroner hears Martina Karos, found dead with her 8-year-old disabled daughter in Salford, was depressed and feared her child would be taken. Read the full inquest details.
A Florida family was removed from Universal Studios after their non-verbal autistic daughter took a keychain. The parents say the park failed to consider her disability. Read their story.
A Florida family was ejected from Universal Studios and fined after their non-verbal autistic daughter left a store with a keychain. They claim the park failed to consider her disability. Read their story.
Major tax changes to the Motability Scheme from July 2026 will affect VAT and Insurance Premium Tax reliefs for many users. Learn how the reforms impact eligibility and costs.
The DWP has announced a 3.8% rise in PIP and other disability benefits from April 2026. Find out how the new weekly and four-weekly payment rates will affect you.
The DWP has announced a 3.8% rise in PIP and other disability benefits from April 6, 2026. Find out how the new weekly and four-weekly payment rates will affect you.
A freelance journalist with muscular dystrophy recounts covering England's disastrous Ashes tour, finding Australia 'too easy' for accessibility but painfully familiar in cricket defeats. Read the full story.
Mattel unveils its first autistic Barbie, designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Featuring sensory-friendly accessories, it's hailed as a step towards authentic representation for over 700,000 autistic people in the UK.
Mattel launches the first-ever autistic Barbie doll, designed with input from autistic advocates. Features include sensory-friendly clothing and a fidget spinner. Read more about this step for inclusion.
After losing her husband and moving back from Germany, Helen Smith, 60, adopted a Guide Dog breeding mum named Blossom. Discover how it transformed her life, bringing confidence, friendship, and purpose.
Mattel unveils its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with input from autistic advocates. Features include noise-cancelling headphones and a fidget spinner to promote authentic representation.
Mattel's new autistic Barbie, designed with input from autistic advocates, features sensory-friendly accessories like noise-cancelling headphones. Discover this milestone for representation.
Mattel unveils its first autistic Barbie, developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll features design elements reflecting autistic experiences and joins an inclusive Fashionistas line. Available now.
Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie doll, designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Featuring a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones, it aims to boost representation and inclusion for children. Discover the details.
Everly Green, 8, is a prisoner in her own body due to rare FRRS1L. Her family is raising millions to fund a cure after big pharma deemed it unprofitable. Read their story of hope.
A damning report reveals 'unacceptable' PIP waiting times, pushing disabled people into debt and worsening health. The DWP is urged to act swiftly on benefit reforms.