The world’s first virtual disability nightclub, Wheelies is based in SecondLife, the internet-based virtual world where people can interact, play and do business, Wheelies has become a meeting point for disabled users to connect and discuss developments in disability issues.
Chris refused to allow his disability to come in the way of his ambitions to become an entrepreneur. From a background as a drag queen, he always had a love for over-the-top clothing. With his partner Fiona he runs Wicked Waists, which produces bespoke clothing for the fetish and alternative market.
Set up in 2001 by the Association of Disabled Professionals to provide networking opportunities, work related mentoring and information services for self-employed disabled people and those setting up and running their own small businesses.
The Disability Rights Commission has created a helpful guide to the law relating to disability and employment, including best practice guidance for employers.
Radio Amateur Invalid and Blind Club is a National Society dedicated to providing help or assistance to invalid, blind or vision impaired radio amateurs and short wave listeners.