Our lead trustee delivered a keynote speech at the World Disability Conference on the topic was "From Isolation to Inclusion: Tackling Loneliness at the Intersection of Disability and Mental Health."  Emily discussed the painful, predictable cycle: how societal barriers create isolation, which worsens health, which in turn exacerbates disability. It’s a vicious loop that tells disabled people they are a burden. We are so often taught that the pinnacle of success is to need n

On the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 I had the privilege of speaking at a parliamentary session on Ensuring Fairness in Work for People with Disabilities marking almost 30 years since the Disability Discrimination Act. While progress has been made, the reality is that disabled people are still twice as likely to be unemployed compared to non-disabled people - a clear sign that we have much further to go. For those who are employed, barriers persis

Celebrating a milestone: Emily's Churchill Report on Inclusive Wellbeing for Disabled People

Mana Charity is paving the way for disabled individuals and those with chronic illnesses to thrive and experience holistic wellbeing....