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I'm Not 'Disabled But', I am #DisabledAnd
Sophia is a disability rights campaigner. She tells us about her social media campaign #DisabledAnd and her plans for her platform "Ableism and me".
Slowly does it for Can Doers
Thomas is our Digital Marketing volunteer. Here he talks about one of our Can Do projects which focused on how looking at objects and artwork for longer than the usual few seconds may alter one’s perception.
Looking back to 2020
Ricky Stevenson looks back at the last year and shares his experience of lockdowns and the pandemic.
Why I wont be watching Sia’s Music
Kit Carlier talks about the controversy around Sia's film Music and why they won't be watching it.
My disability rights journey
Joshua Reeves is our Campaign Supports Officer. He tells us about his journey advocating for disability rights.
Prioritising inclusive education post Covid-19
Elaine Green, Head of Influencing, Campaigns and Public Affairs, shares our recommendations for moving towards a world where everyone can access quality education.
One small step, but no giant leap
Gemma Hope, Director of Policy, talks about our verdict on the National Disability Strategy and the impact it will have on disabled people.
Why does the National Disability Strategy matter
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope talks about what the National Disability Strategy actually is and why we should care about it.
Podcast: Sport, doughnuts and finding your passion
We chat to Paralympic long jumper and 100 meter sprinter Livvy Breen, as well as her good friend Mo Jomni, a paralympic wheelchair racer. We get an insight into their training routines, what life is like as a Paralympian and just why inclusive sport...
Good social care changed my life
Hannah, 37, from Northwich shares her experience of social care and the impact it has had on her.
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