A CORBRIDGE man has been named among the most influential people in the country living with a disability or impairment.

David Burdus has been included in this year’s Power 100 List by the Shaw Trust.

A businessman and chairman of the British Wheelchair Racing Association, Mr Burdus was named in the business, finance and IT category of the prestigious list.

Director of Burdus Comms, Mr Burdus has also founded Burdus Sports which puts on sporting events such as the Tunnel 2K International Wheelchair Race.

He also runs Burdus Access Management providing inclusive project and design services.

Mr Burdus is an advocate for those living with disabilities or impairment. In 2014 he was called by Labour MP and Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Margaret Hodge to present his access policy practice and procedure documentation in the run-up to the Disability Discrimination Act.

And he has worked as a presenter and researcher for Channel 4’s Same Difference programme and BBC 2 series The Great Outdoors .

The Power 100 List 2017 is sponsored by the Shaw Trust, a national charity providing employment opportunities, skills development training and health and well-being services.

This year’s independent judging panel was chaired by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

The list was published on December 3; the UN’S International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Roy O’Shaughnessy, Shaw Trust’s chief executive, said: “Every year, I am overwhelmed by the achievements of these inspirational individuals and I am buoyed by the positive impact this publication has had on our society since its inception three years ago.

“This list plays a vital role in providing much needed encouragement to the young and talented leaders of tomorrow, allowing them to see that aspiration and ambition can be fulfilled regardless of disability or impairment.”