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Disabled looks like me
This International Women’s Day (IWD), we've teamed up with artist and illustrator Mimi Butlin. We're working together to breakdown disability stereotypes and show solidarity with disabled people.
Podcast: International Women's Day with Judy Heumann
In this episode of our podcast The Disability Download, Selina Mills chats to disability rights campaigner Judy Heumann about writing her memoir, International Women’s Day and her new documentary film on Netflix: Crip Camp.
How I learnt to use my voice
Leon Juma, one of our Youth Citizen Reporters on 2030 and Counting, tells us what led him to become a disability rights advocate.
‘It’s everyone’s journey’
Why we are supporting the Department for Transport’s new campaign, and why more change is needed.
Podcast: Countdown to the Paralympics
It's officially a year to go until Tokyo 2020. To mark the countdown, we chat to our Ambassador and Paralympian Olivia Breen at the Superhero Series Triathlon in Windsor, and also Paralympian Judoko Christopher Skelley, and Cecilia Kumar, the Head of...
Review: Eric Clapton’s Tribute to Ginger Baker
Nick reviews Eric Clapton’s star-studded concert in memory of Ginger Baker.
Podcast: Is fashion accessible enough?
As London Fashion Week 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to take the time to showcase some of the emerging talent that is working to make the fashion and beauty industry more inclusive and diverse. In the latest episode of our podcast, The Disability...
Podcast: Social care with Frances Ryan
In this episode of our podcast, The Disability Download, Cathy chats to award-winning journalist and campaigner, Frances Ryan. Frances published her book ‘Crippled: Austerity and the demonization of disabled people’ in 2019. She chats about austerity...
Eric Clapton & Friends: A tribute to Ginger Baker concert
Missed out on buying tickets to Eric Clapton’s sell-out concert to celebrate the life of his friend and bandmate Ginger Baker? There’s still a chance of getting your hands on some through our charity auction.
Peter and Mirriam's story
Peter Bwale lives in Zambia where he enjoys a loving and happy relationship with Mirriam Moyo. But myths and misconceptions in Zambia mean people with disabilities experience negative attitudes in health centres when it comes to sex and relationships...
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