Local Charity Honours outgoing Chair
This summer QAC thanks its retiring Chair Professor John Hilbourne after three and a half years leading the Board and many more as a governor at the College.
Telford firm ramps up success
A Telford-based manufacturer, whose first order was to supply its revolutionary products for Middle Eastern VIPs, is setting its sights on changing the way people board aeroplanes all over the world.
A Canvas of Sounds arrives at The Public
Disabled artist, Zoe Partington has been commissioned to create a permanent piece of art for the gallery as part of DASH’s project IN ‘Disability art in the mainstream’.
Student’s logo lands national prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping a national accolade thanks to her innovative logo design.
Assistive Control celebrates 15 years helping disabled people live independently
Helping people with disabilities to live more independently is ensuring one Malvern company is celebrating its milestone birthday in style.
Graduate creates informative website for wheelchair users
A website promoting accessibility for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility has been launched by a University of Wolverhampton graduate in partnership with a Paralympics gold medal winner.
Award winning Birmingham project helps thousands
My Time CIC, a social enterprise owned by service users in inner city Birmingham, has helped thousands of people overcome mental health issues by offering a variety of learning opportunities.
24hr endurance test for students and staff at QAC
Staff and Students at a local college for people with disabilities took part in a real test of endurance in order to raise funds for a much needed Sports Hall.
‘Bedroom tax’ protestors take to streets
Labour party councillors and supporters dressed in pyjamas braved the freezing cold and snow to protest against the ‘bedroom tax’ which comes into affect this week.
Richard Turner opens local College Cafe
Chef Richard Turner, whose Harborne based restaurant holds a Michelin Star, gave his time to open the new training café and ‘A Quiet Place’ at Queen Alexandra College
Disability artist commissioned to develop new work for The Public
Disabled artist, Zoe Partington-Sollinger has been commissioned by The Public in West Bromwich and DASH to create a permanent piece of art for their gallery
The Battle Back Centre opened today
The Battle Back Centre (Lilleshall), which provides adaptive sport and adventure training activities to enhance the recovery of wounded, injured and sick men and women from all three Services, was opened today by The Royal British Legion and the Ministry of Defence.
Fit for the Future
Queen Alexandra College’s ‘Fit for the Future’ appeal was launched this month – aided by a celebrity former student.
BCU Business School Challenge
Extraordinary is the word of the day in Birmingham City University as 30 first year students of the Business School get together with the goal of raising £10,000 for SENSE,
Quality of Health Conference 19th October 2012
Changing Our Lives, a West Midlands based self-advocacy organisation working with people with disabilities, is holding a Quality of Health Conference at the Midlands Arts Centre
Advance Employment Partnership Event
Free expert employment advice is being made available at a drop-in day for employers and job-seekers with disabilities in Birmingham city centre next week.
Coventry academic launches new book on the Paralympic Games
As the Paralympic Games prepares to return to the country of its inception this summer, one of the world’s leading experts on the competition has launched a 370-page book charting the event’s history and development since the 1940s.
Birmingham International unveils ‘state-of-the-art’ loo
A brand new custom-made toilet and changing facility designed specifically to support those who care for people with disabilities unveiled at Birmingham Airport.
Birmingham Carers Centre on the move
Age Concern Birmingham runs Birmingham Carers Centre and on 21st December it will be moving to its new home in Corporation Street.
Lordswood Girls lend a helping hand
A Birmingham school has celebrated its 10th anniversary of providing guides at an international event for blind and visually impaired people.
A life worth living
A severely disabled young man from Solihull is starring in a documentary about remarkable people living with his condition.