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Sam Little, a disabled green enthusiast from Aberdeenshire, shares how she builds eco-friendliness into her life even though it is often a less accessible option. She has some top tips to pass on. Here are some of the things she incorporates into her everyday life, and some of the hurdles she faces when trying to be a disabled eco-warrior.

Shortlisted to attend The National Diversity Awards, Elin Williams has her own disability and lifestyle blog where she shares her journey and motivational messages on social media to empower others who are visually impaired. Disabled Living magazine interviews her here:

Matthew Moffatt, who is autistic, struggled when he started at De Montfort University. “When I saw how busy my lecture theatre was, it was terrifying,” he says. “My sense of panic is through the roof and I’m not very good at controlling it. It just builds really quickly – I start shaking and want to leave.” The number of students with social impairments is growing rapidly, but they don’t always get the support they need.

Waiting for a CAMHS referral can take a long time. Here are some of the places that can support you during this time.

The number of UK councils with potentially unlawful restrictions on the provision of essential equipment to disabled children has dropped by more than a third in just one year thanks to a campaign by Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children.