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The possibilities of advanced assistive tech
Recently, we partnered with the Hay Festival to present a talk between Stephen Fry and Peter Scott-Morgan, who describes himself as the world’s first genuine cyborg. Steve Tyler looks at what these advancements in technology could mean for disabled...
Podcast: The impact of music, subcultures and school
On this episode, we catch up with Niall, who was diagnosed with Asperger's as a teenager. Niall reflects on the impact of school, music and subcultures on his life growing up and shares his views on how he thinks big companies can help close the...
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".
The voices trying to make change
This International Youth Day, Phil Hanks, our Partnerships Manager and Youth Technical Lead, reflects on some of the impressive youth advocates he’s worked with over the years.
Top 10 disabled and chronically ill activists
Sophia shares 10 of her favourite disabled and chronically ill advocates from around the world that inspire her daily.
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.
My disability rights journey
Joshua Reeves is our Campaign Supports Officer. He tells us about his journey advocating for disability rights.
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.
How I'm using my voice to change my community
Angel is part of our Swansea Disability and Inclusion Panel. They explain why the group was set up and what they're currently working on.
Looking back to 2020
Ricky Stevenson looks back at the last year and shares his experience of lockdowns and the pandemic.
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