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Vote for Scope's spirit film and help us win a Smiley Award!

We're excited to tell you that Scope's spirit film, Don't Hold Back, has been nominated for a Smiley Charity Film Award 2025. We’re calling on all our colleagues to vote for the film, and to help us be in with a chance of winning.

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"For Black men, there are a lot of hurdles to overcome."

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge the history and experiences of Black people. To mark this, Nikoma talks from his perspective as a Black man. He discusses how society perceives him, his upbringing, and his disabled identity.

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“My identity as a queer woman and as a neurodivergent person go hand-in-hand.”

Sophie (she/her) is a queer neurodivergent woman. To mark Bi Visibility Day, she reflects on her identity as a disabled bisexual woman.

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I’m a disabled pageant queen raising awareness about cerebral palsy!

To mark World Cerebral Palsy Day this week, beauty queen Shannon reflects on the impact of visibility and representation on changing attitudes.

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Scope's brand refresh

Kwesi Afful, Scope's director of digital and marketing explains how our refreshed brand will help us to create an equal future with disabled people.