Interviews: Under 30, life with MS this MS Awareness Week
We speak to three women under 30 to discover what more people need to know about life with multiple sclerosis.
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INTERVIEW: Calling on creative diversity in the media with the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, June Sarpong
The BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, June Sarpong is trailblazing diversity in the media, she spoke to Lorne Gillies about the attitudes she is hardwiring.
One disabled mum shares her experience of pregnancy and welcoming her baby into the world ahead of Mother’s Day
Becoming a mother and a parent is a wonderful life experience, ahead of Mother’s Day we speak with a disabled mum, preparing to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with her new daughter.
INTERVIEW: Choose to challenge stereotypes and celebrate all women this International Women’s Day
Campaigner Sophia Kleanthous is an outgoing and ambitious young woman, working to end disability discrimination and shine a light on ableism in society. This International Women’s Day, Sophia is campaigning for the recognition of all women.
INTERVIEW: Creating a safe space to bridge the disability gap, this International Women’s Day with Emily Davison
This International Women’s Day (IWD), we choose to challenge. Disability and lifestyle blogger, Emily Davison speaks to Enable about how her blog is a space to challenge misconceptions around disability.
Rare Disease Day: Rare is stronger with community
28 February marks Rare Disease Day: a patient-led awareness day celebrated globally. The day’s organisers reveal why the strength of community is more important than ever.
Hearing loss on the world stage with Lewis Vaughan Jones
The BBC is a respected platform reaching out to millions of people worldwide, now, one presenter is using this platform to shine a spotlight on sudden hearing loss.
Time to get MND-SMART with breakthrough trials
Advancements in MND trials are making a breakthrough; Professor Ammar Al-Chalabi speaks to Lorne Gillies about the future of MND research.
The hidden issue of disability hate crime
Disability hate crime is on the rise, even so, only one in 62 cases end in a criminal charge. Lorne Gillies goes behind the crime to discover why cases are not being reported and what more needs to be done.
INTERVIEW: Changing perceptions of disability through education
As lockdown reached Uganda, the impacts of COVID-19 on education and disabled children were felt across the country.
INTERVIEW: Breaking the silence of locked in syndrome with director, Xavier Alford
In an honest, intimately raw documentary, director Xavier Alford opens up about a rare condition, here he speaks about Locked In: Breaking the Silence.
Enable at the BAFTA’s: Writer and comedian Tim Renkow discusses his flashlight to success
Recognised as part of the BAFTA Breakthrough group, writer and comedian Tim Renkow speaks about the importance of recognition and challenging percptions.
Enable at the BAFTAs: BAFTA Breakthrough Talent 2020 celebrating disabled creatives
UK and USA participants have been revealed as part of the BAFTA’s 2020 BAFTA Breakthrough, supported by Netflix, celebrating diversity.
INTERVIEW: Mat Fraser discusses disabled writers and promoting disabled voices during new BBC Four series, CripTales
Actor and writer Mat Fraser spoke to Lorne Gillies about working on CripTales and the importance of celebrating disabled voices in the mainstream.
INTERVIEW: The fight against MND with Doddie Weir
Rugby legend Doddie speaks exclusively to Lorne Gillies about his foundation, new trials, The Dodcast and finding a cure for motor neuron disease.