News & blog

Blog | 23 July 2021

Porthtowan learners plant over 300 trees thanks to Woodland Trust scheme

by Jenna Lloyd

Learners from our Supported Employment service planted over 300 trees in private fields in Porthtowan, on the north coast of Cornwall.

News | 11 June 2021

Devon locals with disabilities unveil claymation film for Cornwall climate change summit

A new stop-motion animation created by staff and people we support in Devon is hoping to raise awareness of climate change this summer.

Blog | 27 May 2021

DJ and podcast star with autism celebrates 100+ shows

by Jenna Lloyd

Harrison produces and hosts a weekly music podcast called ‘Moon Beat’ under the alias DJ Harrison FB. We found out how he’s been working through lockdown and what his plans are for 2021 and beyond…

Blog | 03 December 2020

Access for all: help us provide technology to more people with disabilities

by Darren Worthy

Your support this Christmas will help more disabled people stay in touch with family and friends with vital communications technology.

Blog | 23 November 2020

United Response works with the Government to make voting at elections easier for everyone, regardless of disability or other differences

by John Cooper, Head of Public Affairs & Policy

Last week we met with the Minister of State for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, to feed in the thoughts of people we support on the accessibility of elections for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Blog | 06 July 2020

Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson joins Speak as 1 group in Teddington

by Shiu-Ming Man and Jack Lewis

On Friday 26 June, Munira Wilson MP paid a virtual visit to Speak as 1 on Zoom. She answered many questions from the group’s members.

Blog | 21 September 2018

Young people with disabilities become radio DJs in Manchester

by Sophie Cooper

Young people with disabilities hosted their own radio show on Manchester’s All FM 96.9.

Blog | 20 October 2016

A look inside life at The Boot Shop

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The Boot Shop is a welcoming space in Easingwold, York, where people with learning disabilities can run their own craft businesses.