Disability Equality North West - DENW

11/09/2026

Malta Travel Guide: Tips From a Visually Impaired Traveller

Explore my Malta travel guide, from Mdina and Valletta to Gozo and the Blue Lagoon, with accessibility tips from a visually impaired traveller.

07/09/2026

Day in the Life: Nail Artist Nelssy Lazcano

Nelssy Lazcano began doing nail art as a hobby during the pandemic as a way to pass the time. She bought a nail kit, started practicing on her mom and sister and soon realized that she had a natural…

06/09/2026

Check out this donation from the lovely Ainsley Harriott who was in
Preston at Morrison's last week - big thanks to our trustee, Daniel, who arranged it.
The parcel, containing a signed book, will be used to raise funds for DENW
via a silent auction (watch our socials for details) and we really
appreciate the support from Ainsley, Morrisons and their teams! 💜

Image alts:
1 - photo of big bag of Ainsley Harriott's coucous, rice bags and much more, tote bag and copy of his book. All sat on an office desk.
2 - photo of the inside page of the book signed by Ainsley - "sway sizzles, love Anisley."

04/09/2026

Big thanks to Yilmaz who came to DENW Community Hub last month to donate his time and services to our members and community!
He's back again 15th September - so if you or someone you know is disabled and has short hair, share or tag them in this post! 💜

Image alt: photo of Yilmaz in-action cutting Carol's short hair, both smiling at the camera with text graphics overlay with the following text:
Free haricuts for disabled people - in partnership with Yilmaz Mobile Barber - For men and women with short hair.
Dates:
18 August
15 September
27 October
17 November
22 December
10-12pm
No appointment necessary
DENW Community Hub, Sedgwick St, Preston, PR1 1TP

31/08/2026

Five accessibility trends shaping the future of Financial Services | AbilityNet

Take a look at five sessions coming up at AbilityNet TechShare Pro that explore accessibility, AI, customer experience and inclusion trends that are shaping financial services.

30/08/2026

Google launches AI sign-to-text feature for Deaf users - Centre For Accessibility Australia

Google has launched a new AI-powered feature that translates American Sign Language (ASL) into written English on its latest Pixel smartphones. Announced by Google DeepMind on August 12, the Sign Language-to-Text (SL2T) model powers new sign-to-text functions in Gboard and Live Transcribe on the Pix...

28/08/2026

Using Points and Rewards to Motivate Neurodivergent Children

Learn how to create effective reward systems that motivate your child, build positive habits, and celebrate progress without creating dependency.

24/08/2026

One Size Fits All? | Enable Magazine | Enable Magazine is the UK's leading disability and lifestyle title, filled with news, exclusive interviews and real-life stories.

Enable is the UK's favourite disability magazine, packed with the latest disability news and features.

23/08/2026

‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival

The former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five su***de attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind

19/08/2026

Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain

An intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural pain relief. Participants also showed brain connectivity patterns resembling those associated with psychedelic experiences, sugg...