Resources

Short film on the positive effect of art on mental health, featuring Nick Blinko, a British artist and musician known for his work in the 1970s punk rock scene, and his battle with mental health issues, which he openly addressed in his art and lyrics.

In an effort to make banking more accessible, Nationwide has partnered with VODG member, Mencap, to introduce Easy Read guides across its website and branch networks.

VODG members are jointly funding work to explore local authority appetite for novation.

Inclusion Barnet’s campaign seeks to persuade the Government to work with organisations led by disabled people to make workplaces accessible for many more of us and to improve social security so that everyone can live a decent life, whether they’re in work or not.

Southdown is the largest not-for-profit provider of care, support and housing in Sussex, making a positive difference for over 11,000 people across 60 different services every year. Southdown also plays an active and leading role to develop housing, care, and support across Sussex to improve access to services for those that need them.

Travel training from AFK is a personalised program that teaches young individuals across North London who are neurodiverse and/or disabled to navigate public transportation safely and independently.

VODG members United Response, Dimensions and Mencap relaunch My Vote My Voice for the 2025 local elections.

VODG's newest member, Penderels Trust, offers a PA Finder (online PA registers), appointeeships, deputyships and personal health budget support in addition to direct payment support services.

Watch ITV News West Country’s coverage of last week’s Providers Unite event in London, including interviews with Hilary, Leo and Gracie from Milestone’s Trust about the funding pressures that support providers are under.

Braille and audio versions of World Book Day books are available for families and young people with a vision impairment, and can be ordered from RNIB.

Autism Together has been recognised by The Smallest Things charity for the support it offers to employees if they, or their partner, gives birth prematurely.

Community Integrated Care has won a prestigious award, and a note from Sir David Attenborough, for its “Save Our Wild Isles” initiative engaging thousands of people who access social care, through accessible resources inspired by the acclaimed ‘Wild Isles’ documentary series. The Save Our Wild Isles initiative is a collaboration with RSPB, National Trust and WWF and won the Care Innovator Award at the Great British Care Awards.

The National Autistic Society has produced the ‘Know Yourself’ series of videos, pdfs and worksheets, to support autistic teenagers in understanding what being autistic means to them. The resources have been co-produced with autistic young people and feature many talking about their own experiences and what has helped them.

Join MacIntyre's Dementia Special Interest Group for a morning of learning and inspiration, where the focus will be communication when supporting someone with dementia.

KIDS has launched a brand-new ‘SEND in education’ advice and guidance section on its website containing helpful guides, practical advice and valuable resources to support children throughout their educational journey.

The Deafblind UK Centre for Education and Research has opened at Birmingham City University. The new Centre has been hailed as “life-changing” and a “game changer” in the fight to address the “frustrating and overwhelming isolation” felt by many deafblind people.

The Leaders Awards are now in their sixth year. They celebrate people with learning disabilities and autistic people who are taking a lead in their lives; from advocates to actors, from rock climbers to photographers, and aim to accelerate social change.

Report from National Autistic Society on the reality of autistic people’s struggle for support across health and social care, education, employment and mental health.

Nominations are open for the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ Awards 2025, an annual event organised by Dimensions and Supported Loving, and will celebrate people with learning disabilities and autistic people who are leading the way and making the world better for themselves and others.

RNIB conference at Glasgow science Centre all about bringing people together to share ideas on the convergence of sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies in the context of inclusive design.