02Access & travel · 1 October 2025
Waiting for 9:30 – Why Flexibility Matters
The other day, we heard from Hayley Collier, who faced an unnecessary barrier while simply trying to get to work. Hayley arrived at her
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Latest storyAccess & travel · 5 April 2026
I Had a Deeply Concerning Experience at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
By Joel, 28, from Liverpool On Saturday 4 April 2026 , I arrived at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on the 12:30pm flight from Almería . What should have been a routine arrival turned into an experience that was not only distressing, but potentially dangerous. I am sharing this because what happened to me should not happen to any disabled passenger. From the moment we landed, the way my wheelchair was handled, and the way passenger assistance was delivered, fell far below the standard that any
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03Access to Work · 8 August 2025
Access to Work Cuts Threaten Disabled Entrepreneur’s Business and Wellbeing
By Harry Georgiou – Speak To Me When the UK Government says “disabled people who can work, should work,” you might assume they would
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04Real voices · 7 August 2025
We’re Still Here – And We Always Will Be
A SpeakToMe Statement on SEND Reforms, Representation, and Real Change Over the past few months, the future of SEND provision in England
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05Access to Work · 2 August 2025
If Access to Work Was "The Best Kept Secret," Why Are We in This Crisis?
Yesterday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published its Access to Work - Official Statistics Release Strategy , with plans to
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06Policy & PIP · 2 July 2025
The Reform Bill Has Passed – A Defining Moment
SpeakToMe Responds to the Government’s Vote on Universal Credit & PIP Reforms Published: 2 July 2025 Yesterday, the Government voted in
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Policy & PIP · 27 June 2025
The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome — But It Should Never Have Come to This By Harry Georgiou – Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work
The government’s recent decision to reverse its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is, without question, a step in
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08Policy & PIP · 27 June 2025
The Government’s U-turn on PIP Cuts Is Welcome - But It Should Never Have Come to This
By Harry Georgiou, Disability Advocate and PIP Recipient in Work The government’s recent decision to reverse its proposed changes to
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Communication · 17 January 2025
What Role Does Inclusive Communication Play in Educational Environments?
Inclusive communication is vital for creating educational spaces where every student feels respected, understood, and empowered to share
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10Real voices · 13 November 2024
Joanne's Story: Raising Awareness of Hidden Disabilities
Meet Joanne, a 32-year-old from Liverpool, whose life experiences with hidden disabilities spark a powerful conversation through the
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11Access & travel · 9 September 2024
Disabled by Inaccessibility: Sam’s Struggle to Reach the Paralympics in Paris
Today, Sam shared with us a story that highlights the frustrating reality of navigating a city that isn’t always accessible or
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12Thought leadership · 22 March 2023
Thought Leadership: Harry Georgiou
Harry Georgiou is the Youth Advisory and Co-Production Assistant at DFN Project SEARCH. Harr y is on a crusade to create a future in
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