Always gay, always disabled - stop dividing my identities
Event date:
For the next blog in the At the Intersection series, Kieran shares his experiences as a disabled queer man. He exists at the intersection of disability and sexuality.
Our inclusive education project in Tanzania
Event date:
For the past four years, we’ve been working to support disabled children into school in Tanzania, East Africa. Catherine Alejo, Programme Manager for Uganda, and Tanzania, reflects on the project now it’s finished.
Why we need to talk about intersectionality
Event date:
In the first instalment of our new series At the Intersection, Gwenyth Withers looks at what intersectionality is and why it's important to talk about.
Turning skills to profit
Event date:
Jane is 20 years old and lives in Northern Uganda. Thanks to the support she received from our livelihoods project, she now runs a thriving hairdressing business.
Dreaming of a new future
Event date:
Beatrice took part in our livelihoods project in Adjumani district of Uganda. We look at how the project supported her goals and how her homemade beaded bag and purse business is going from strength to strength.
Closing the employment gap for women in Uganda
Event date:
For the last three years, we’ve been working with 250 women with disabilities in Northern Uganda. Catherine Alejo, Programme Manager in Uganda and Tanzania, explains how the project has supported these women in developing their skillsets and starting new businesses.
‘Writing on egg shells’ – impact of online trolls
Event date:
Kerry Thompson is a disabled blogger. She tells us how she deals with some of the trolling comments she receives.
Why BBC's Hen Night should be essential viewing
Event date:
Chloe Timms discusses how BBC's new drama Hen Night is changing the face of social care.
The possibilities of advanced assistive tech
Event date:
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 people.
Top 10 disabled and chronically ill activists
Event date:
Sophia shares 10 of her favourite disabled and chronically ill advocates from around the world that inspire her daily.
