The coronavirus outbreak has everyone spooked, though hopefully, by taking necessary difficult steps to control the outbreak, the world will be more prepared to face whatever new existence may come of this. We as a society need to pause to consider in particular how this is impacting people with disabilities and their carers in Scotland. And what learning we can take for the future.

Alex has been disabled since he was born. He has hand and arm impairments and a prosthetic leg. The presenter decided to embark on this journey to come to terms with his identity as a disabled person.

Two men living with physical disabilities are paddling down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for those with similar conditions.

Premature babies with serious brain haemorrhage treated with a ‘brain washing’ technique pioneered by Bristol researchers have shown in a 10-year follow-up study, were twice as likely to survive without severe learning disability when compared with infants given standard treatment.

Before COVID-19 placed much of the country on lockdown, Blaine Cameron lived an independent and active life in Ottawa. But when the pandemic hit, he lost both.

Michael Hickson, a 46-year-old father of five from Texas, was sick with COVID-19 when doctors reached a crossroads in his treatment. He had pneumonia in both lungs, a urinary tract infection and sepsis — a dangerous immune response leading to multi-system organ failure.

The ten-year-old from Stoke St Gregory only learnt to ride a bike this year, but has just completed a 609-mile sponsored bike ride.

The ageing population is expected to increase in the future. Therefore, the number of facilities, namely healthcare and social support, should be enhanced to ensure that the elderly lead a quality life.

Li Hanlin is one of 32 disabled employees at the plantation, which the Qinglong Bridge community in Nantong established in 2012.

Mohd Ali Ismail Ideris, 32, a person with disability (OKU) who cast his vote at Felda Chini 3 Quran and Fardu Ain (Kafa) Class, said he hoped some of the changes that were implemented in this by-election would be maintained at future elections as they were user-friendly for people like him.