Raya Al-Jadir

A fellow at the Carter Centre for Mental Health Journalism, Raya writes about culture, literature and health for Disability Horizons. As a freelance writer, she has worked with a range of publications, such as The Independent, Huffington Post, and the UAE The National newspaper. She also runs her own blog, Careless.
Wellbeing & Fitness

How the face mask exemptions have divided opinion – even between disabled people

Our writer Raya, who can't wear a face mask because of a respiratory condition, looks at the backlash disabled people…

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Lifestyle

The Rollettes: an all-female disabled dance troop empowering women

The Rollettes is a dance troop made up of 8 disabled women, all aiming to change perceptions around disability and…

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Travel & Holidays

18 places around the world to ‘travel’ to while in self-isolation

We may all be in self-isolation because of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK, but that doesn't mean you can't…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Covid-19: how the messaging is impacting disabled people’s mental health

Disabled writer Raya AlJadir shares her thoughts on how Covid-19 and the messaging from the government and media have impacted…

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Entertainment & Culture

January 2020: unmissable disability-related culture, arts and entertainment

It’s a new year – a new decade, in fact – and a new crop of disability-related arts, culture and…

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Lifestyle

10 things to do if you’re stuck at home

Winter can be a gloomy time of year, especially if you're unable to go out because of ill health. Our…

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Entertainment & Culture

December 2019: unmissable disability-related culture, arts and entertainment

We've rounded up some of the best disability-related and accessible entertainment this Christmas, including a relaxed carol concert at the…

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Entertainment & Culture

November 2019: unmissable disability-related culture, arts and entertainment

We round up the best disability-related entertainment, art and culture, including tour dates with disabled comedian Lost Voice Guy, new…

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Lifestyle

The damaging effect of social media positivity on disabled people

Do you post on social media? Do you follow other disabled people? This World Mental Health Day we're looking at…

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Lifestyle

10 celebrities who have struggled with mental health

Mental health issues, from anxiety and panic attacks to depression and bipolar, can all have disabling effects. Here, we've highlighted…

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