At Blind Ambition, we were dismayed to read the comments made by US Health and Human Services chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr suggesting that people with autism “will never pay taxes, they’ll never hold a job, they’ll never play baseball, they’ll never write a poem, they’ll never go on a
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news—Seema Flower has just been presented with a prestigious award by the organisers of the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD) for her outstanding contribution as a Skills Live speaker. The award, given earlier today, follows the inspirational talk she delivered previously at Fitzwilliam
Last month, I had the honour of speaking to a room full of bright and ambitious sixth formers at Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. The occasion was a Careers Evening designed to give these young minds insight and inspiration for their future paths—and it was humbling to be one
This week, Seema Flower, Founder and Managing Director of Blind Ambition, had the pleasure of attending the HAUC(UK) 2025 Convention – and what an inspiring day it was! It was fantastic to connect with so many professionals from across the highways and utilities sectors, all of whom are playing a
In Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, the Government announced £4.8 billion in welfare cuts, introducing tougher eligibility rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and reducing the health component of Universal Credit (UC) for millions. The Government claims these reforms are part of a plan to make the system “more sustainable” —
At Blind Ambition, we are outraged by the Government’s plans to cut vital disability benefits — including narrowing eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and reducing the health component of Universal Credit. These changes will have devastating consequences for millions of Disabled people, including those who are blind or partially
Last night at Green Templeton College, Oxford, Seema Flower, the visionary founder of Blind Ambition, delivered an electrifying speech to a hall filled with ambitious sixth-form students. As part of the Sixth Formers’ Career Evening, Seema’s message was clear: nothing is impossible if you put in the effort, believe in
Today, the government is debating potential changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system. These changes could have serious consequences for disabled individuals, particularly those with lifelong conditions such as blindness or limb loss. The question at the heart of the debate is: Does reassessing people with permanent disabilities serve
At Blind Ambition, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of disabled people—whether in the workplace, on our streets, or within institutions that should be protecting them. The shocking case of Kasibba, a non-verbal autistic woman with a learning disability, exposes a terrifying reality: disabled people are still being
