One of the Island's oldest charities is hoping to boost interest in the needs of disabled people this week, while raising vital funds.
The Manx Foundation for the Physically Disabled is holding its first Disability Awareness Week and has organised flag days in the Island's towns and villages from Tuesday.
The charity is on a mission to raise ?250,000 this year to stay afloat.
It's back on its feet after a severe financial crisis last autumn led to cuts in staff and services and the sale of assets.
Chairman David Cooke is hoping to get some important messages across to the public:
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