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Inspirational Islander, Natasha Lambert, has completed here latest challenge, climbing Cairngorm mountain, sailing through Lochs and Sounds in the Highlands and negotiating two famous Scottish canals, the Caledonian and the Crinan.
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Pupils at Ryde Academy were treated to a day of Berkoff theatre with an acclaimed actor, George Dillon.
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The Way Forward Programme, which also supports people on the autistic spectrum and people with mental health conditions, will be displaying work at the Hospice that was created during their arts programme.
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If this OnTheWight reader from East Cowes hadn't got in touch with the council about the issue, it's possible disabled passengers might have been forced to pay foot passenger fares on the Floating Bridge.
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There are around 30 pupils in the Ryde Academy Geek Club, and they recently raised almost £200 for mental health charity MIND.
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Money was raised earlier this year by pupils at Ryde Academy on World Water Day. The donations will help the women and children in Kasozi, Uganda who often have to carry 20kg of water over long distances.
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Ryde Academy Dance Teacher, Hilary Seaton, had the honour of being invited to a lunch in Cardiff to celebrate Rubicon Dance’s 40th birthday where she was told that dancers at the Academy are some of the best in the country.
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Ryde Academy student, Georgia Holmes, and school first aider, Michael Hine, both represented the Isle of Wight St John Ambulance Service at the Hampshire Civic Event at Winchester Cathedral on Sunday.
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The Open Days offer a chance for those with disabilities to get out on the open water, all at no cost. Booking is essential though.
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An Islander with a learning disability has been recognised nationally for the work he's done to help drive forward the campaign to tackle the root causes of injustice.
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Are you disabled, or know someone who is? This little-known tip could help you offset upcoming council tax rises targeted at the disabled.
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Do you know someone with a disability, but frustrated that they don't have a gadget to make their lives more easy? 'Remap' want to help you - for no cost. What's not to like?
