Volunteers’ Week 2026
Celebrating our volunteers For Volunteers’ Week (1 June to 7 June), we’re joining charities and voluntary organisations across the UK in recognising the amazing contribution volunteers make every day. We want to say a huge thank you to our incredible team of volunteers at Disability Together. Our volunteers support us in so many different ways. […]
International Guide Dogs Day – introducing Molly and Clover!
To mark International Guide Dogs Day, we chatted to Molly. Molly volunteers at Disability Together, and shares her life with her wonderful, (and a little bit cheeky!) guide dog Clover. Molly helps with a range of projects at Disability Together. She is registered blind and has had her guide dog, Clover, since 2019. Here she […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026
From March 16th to 22nd, 2026, we celebrate Neurodiversity Week! Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a global initiative that aims to challenge stereotypes and misunderstandings about neurological differences. It encourages schools, universities, organisations and communities to recognise the value of neurodiversity and support neurodivergent people. The week focuses on celebrating different ways of thinking, promoting inclusion, and helping […]
Sign Language Week 2026
Sign Language Week 2026 takes place from 16 to 22 March. The theme this year is United in Sign, celebrating sign languages and the communities who use them. For many Deaf people, sign language is an important part of identity, culture and community. The week is a chance to recognise this and encourage more people […]
Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag rollout across NHS services
Did you know? NHS services across England are continuing to integrate the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag into their systems. The digital flag helps health and social care staff record and see what reasonable adjustments a person may need. This means people do not have to repeat their needs at every appointment. Under the Equality Act […]
Deaf Awareness Training for community organisations
Disability Together is delivering a fully funded Deaf Awareness course for local wellbeing organisations who want to improve how they communicate and make their services more inclusive. Date: Tuesday 21 AprilTime: 10:00am to 1:00pmLocation: Disability Together, Cranmere Court, Lustleigh Close, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8PW This practical, exercise based session will be delivered by Deaf […]
Time to Talk day 2026
Today is Time to Talk day 2026! Time to Talk day is an annual event that takes place at the start of February, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health. It’s a day for everyone to begin important conversations about mental well-being. While talking about mental health can be challenging, those conversations have the power […]
Tinnitus week 2026
This week, from 2 to 8 February, is Tinnitus Week 2026. Tinnitus Week is a chance to raise awareness of tinnitus and to support people who live with it. Tinnitus is when you hear sounds like ringing, buzzing or other noises in your ears or head, even though there is no sound around you. During […]
Accessibility on our website
We want everyone to be able to use our website in a way that works best for them. People access information differently, and small adjustments can make a big difference to ease of use. To support this, we have added an accessibility toolbar to our website. This allows visitors to personalise how the site looks […]
Disability Friendship groups
Friendly, inclusive and free social groups in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. A relaxed space to spend time together, meet new people and enjoy shared activities in a welcoming environment. What you can expect: • Open to anyone aged 18+, including disabled people and carers• Free hot drinks and biscuits• Drop in sessions with no booking needed• […]