People who exist at the intersection of minority identities have left their mark throughout history. In this instalment of At the intersection series, we have chosen a couple of these historical figures to highlight as part of Disability History Month.

Anna is a disability justice activist and scholar. She tells us what's at the top of her accessibility wish list this Christmas. 

Ben Poggo Lou is the Director of Inclusive Education in South Sudan. He tells how his experience as a blind student at a local school inspired him to try and change the system to include children with disabilities in mainstream education.

Boke is supported by the Girls' Education Challenge Transition (GEC-T) project in Kenya. We look at the impact the Covid pandemic had on the project and how Boke is looking to inspire other young women.

Prisca's daughter Avina was supported by our inclusive education project in Tanzania. We look at the impact the project has had both on Avina and how disability is viewed in her local community.

Rapper Kray-Z Legz tells us about navigating the music scene as a disabled person and why representation is so important.

Selina Mills is our Relationship Manager. She tells us about her favourite blind figures in history and why celebrating Disability History Month should be important to everyone.

13-year-old Nurdin loves going to school and playing sports with his friends. But when he was younger, school didn’t seem like a possibility.

Every year, on the 3 December, the world celebrates the UN IDPWD. The theme for 2021 is “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

Amrit tells us about her experience trying to find employment and how she's now using her voice to highlight a more positive and balanced image of disabled people.