Interview: navigating neurodiversity
After receiving an ADHD diagnosis at 24-years-old, Ellie Middleton is learning about herself while speaking out about neurodiversity.
Interviews
Disability on screen: Then Barbara Met Alan
This month (March 2022), a disabled cast and crew will take audiences behind the scenes of the disability rights movement that led to the passing of the Disability Discrimination Act in 1995.
Sophie Morgan: Driving Forwards
Reflecting on her life before, during and after her accident and rehabilitation, Sophie Morgan’s memoir Driving Forwards is a raw and intimate look into her personal experiences.
Exploring the transition to college in Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next
Tonight (7 March) a new BBC programme will follow Harvey Price as he makes the transition to college, detailing the challenges, triumphs and the idea of giving up some control as a parent of a disabled child.
Abi Stevens: using art for good with Scope
During October 2021, Scope introduced its first standalone online shop, featuring work with powerful messages from five disabled artists.
DANIEL DURANT: visibility on screen
Since his first experience acting at just nine-years-old, Daniel Durant has worked to build his career on stage and on screen. Now, the award-winning actor is part of a cast increasing visibility of the deaf community around the world
Breaking barriers with Jodie Ounsley
Whether she’s playing rugby or making videos on social media, Jodie Ounsley is changing people’s perceptions.
INTERVIEW: Putting disability in the Strictly spotlight
Amazing outfits, an iconic disco ball and impressive dance moves all come to mind when you think of Strictly Come Dancing, but this year, Rose Ayling-Ellis is putting disability in the spotlight as the show’s first ever deaf contestant.
Book release: Doddie Weir’s five year journey with MND
After raising millions for MND research since his Motor Neuron Disease (MND) diagnosis in 2016, ex-rugby star Doddie Weir has raised millions for MND research. Now, in his new book, Doddie explores the highs, lows and the laughter from his fight with the disease.
Interview: Access to elected office with Pam Duncan-Glancy
Currently, just five members of UK parliament have declared a disability, totalling 0.8 per cent of the commons, leaving 22 per cent of the UK population without a strong political voice. Emma Storr investigates what more needs to be done.
Interview: Minster for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson calls on disabled people to have their say on benefits and employment
The new Health and Disability Green paper focuses on overhauling the benefits system and getting one million more disabled people into paid employment. Minster for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson speaks about the new paper to editor, Lorne Gillies.
Interview: Down’s syndrome and The Abortion Act 1967
Ninety per cent of women who learn their unborn baby has Down’s syndrome choose to terminate the pregnancy. Termination for a pregnancy that detects Down’s syndrome is, by law, legal until the point of birth. In a landmark case, campaigners are calling on the law to change.
Interview: Disability in real life with Rhiannon Clements
Going behind the lens of disability representation, Hollyoaks actor Rhiannon Clements speaks to Lorne Gillies about taking part in the new spin off documentary, Hollyoaks: IRL helping to show society what disabled people can do, not what they can’t
Learning Disability Awareness Week: Oliver McGowan’s mother, Paula, recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services campaigning for learning disability and autism
Paula McGowan OBE, mother of teenager Oliver McGowan, has been awarded an OBE for her services raising awareness and campaigning for people with a learning disability and/or autism.
Volunteers Week 2021: Owen Thomas on adapting his volunteering style during lockdown
Exploring in nature to befriending the elderly in his local community, volunteering opportunities has seen Owen Thomas helping others and raising awareness of disability.