We're an outdoor education centre & charity in the heart of the Lake District, designed for people with disabilities and their friends & family #CanDoCalvert
Hear more from @krisnathapa22 who guided double above-knee amputee Hari Budha Magar up Mount Everest last month, at our Summer Ball on Friday!
https://t.co/Ehtdq8AzKE
'We changed the perspective of disability forever I think.'
Last month, Hari Budha Magar made history, by becoming the first ever double-above-the-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest.
Today, Nic, from Difference North East, speaks to the disjointed and disabiling transport system, giving lots of testimony of our members' experience of transport and mobility. (Video to follow)
Schools must be armed with new tools and tactics to create belonging in school.
Join us at our annual Conference in March, where we will focus on the power of PE, sport and play to re engage. More details will follow soon 🙌
https://t.co/WHKut0W9PZ
Going for a brisk walk for just 22 minutes once a day may be enough to offset the negative health effects of sitting too much, research suggests.🚶
Sedentary lifestyles are among the leading causes of ill health worldwide.
https://t.co/WGlzMB8S4G
Diversity is about difference 🤩
Attracting volunteers from more diverse backgrounds can be challenging as it can involve changing the culture of your club or group. But it's possible.
Find out more: https://t.co/zAww2ucZlm
Disabled people, do you know your rights and how to use them?
Our #KnowYourRights, Use your Rights, Live your Rights resource aims to empower disabled people at a particularly challenging time by equipping you with essential information about your rights.
https://t.co/yqpUadE7SN
ICYMI 📢
One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.
@MindCharity & @_UKCoaching have teamed up to update their online course to help learn how to empower positive change and development.
🔗 https://t.co/49pTxSXtNR
1️⃣ Quality time in nature has huge mental health benefits. 🍃
But it’s not just about being near nature. It’s how close we feel, or our “connectedness” that makes the most difference to our mental wellbeing. 🧵
#MentalHealth#Nature
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Watchdogs poised to block the closing of over 900 ticket offices across the UK!
"I’m sure the train companies thought this would be a done deal. But the sheer weight of opposition has made them have a major rethink.”
https://t.co/JFpyKggC7B
🚗 Fewer cars around the school gates
🌤️ Better air quality
🚨 Less road danger
@livingstreets' Tanya Braun blogs on how children across the world can enjoy walking, wheeling, cycling or scooting to school this International Walk to School Month.
🔗 https://t.co/2zuU5MaFcp
Our latest report with @ProBonoEcon 'Wasting money, wasting potential' was published just under a month ago.
Today we want to focus on the report recommendations as set out by @CyclingTheSeaso in the video below.
You can find the recommendations here:https://t.co/EtFrUBHeAI
Another huge shout out to @Lucy_Webster_ on her powerful and relatable book! ⬇️ - the view from down here now available to buy!
https://t.co/H4ZHTopYst
Get local councils to make the right, lawful, decisions first time and then you don't need to waste £60m of public money on the Tribunal https://t.co/EtFrUBHeAI
🚨NEW REPORT🚨
@Fairnessfdn have released analysis into politicians' use of the language of 'fairness'
Who is entitled to it? Research shows it's used to refer to 'hard-working taxpayers'. What does that mean for Disabled people who are unable to work?
https://t.co/CM9gbgSyq0
🧣As we go into winter, many of us aren't in a position to reduce energy or water usage.
The government must make bills cheaper for disabled households.
Until then, here's Richard from our Disability Energy Support team, with some advice that may help keep you safe and warm💜