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Para-athlete Souleyman Bah is first disabled candidate to appear on The Apprentice

Souleyman Bah, who is visually impaired, is the first disabled candidate to take part in The Apprentice. Find out more…

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The Great British Sewing Bee represents disability without mentioning it

The Great British Sewing Bee, a BBC reality show in which 12 people compete to be the best sewer, is…

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Mayor with prosthetic leg faced online abuse over wearing flat shoes

A mayor with a prosthetic leg faced online 'abuse' because she wore flat shoes. She fears this will discourage other…

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VIDEO: Tanni Grey-Thompson on changing the world for disabled people

Following on from our launch of the DHorizons Tribe, in our new series, we’ll be interviewing experts, celebrities, and influencers to bring…

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Then Barbara Met Alan: a factual drama about the rise of the Disability Discrimination Act in Britain

Then Barbara Met Alan is a factual drama that tells the true story of how two disability activists who became…

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Disabled people face waits of more than two years for vital home adaptations

Research by Leonard Cheshire and Disability Horizons has found that some disabled people have to wait more than 2 years…

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: tips to overcome barriers to cancer screening

Disabled women don’t have the same access to screening for breast and genealogical cancers as non-disabled women, and are up…

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George Webster: CBeebies presenter with Down’s syndrome will take part in Strictly Christmas Special 2022

Award-winning TV presenter and disability activist George Webster has been named as the sixth and final star confirmed to be…

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Tips on caring for an elderly guide dog

For thousands of visually impaired people, their guide dog not only gives them independence and mobility but also companionship. The…

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Disabled model Samanta Bullock launches adaptive clothing line

Disabled model and para-athlete Samanta Bullock is launching an adaptive clothing line for women who use wheelchairs. Find out more…

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