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Disabled consultant and presenter Simon Minty joins the cast of Gogglebox

Simon Minty, a disability consultant and presenter, best known for being a co-host of the disability podcast BBC Ouch!, has…

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George Webster: first CBeebies presenter with Down’s syndrome

We speak to disabled actor and dancer George Webster who has become the first CBeebies presenter with Down's Syndrome.

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EastEnders actor Rose Ayling-Ellis becomes first deaf contestant to join Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis - best known for playing Frankie Lewis - is set to become the first deaf contestant…

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ITV’s announcement of first disabled contestant on Love Island sparks mixed opinions

Love Island's announcement of its first contestant with a disability has sparked mixed opinions among the disability community.

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BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with brand new commissions

BBC and UK arts councils celebrate the work of disabled artists with new film and audio commissions.

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BBC make-up show Glow Up celebrating disability and diversity

BBC make-up show Glow Up celebrates disability and diversity by including two autistic contestants and a young girl with a…

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Paralympian Kadeena Cox MBE and former Corrie actress Melissa Johns join the lineup for Celebrity Masterchef 2021

Paralympian Kadeena Cox and former Corrie actress Melissa Johns joins the line up for Celebrity MasterChef 2021 this summer.

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Kez Margrie: CBBC Commissioning Editor who happens to be a wheelchair user

We speak to CBBC Commissioning Editor Kez Margrie, who became a wheelchair user following an acrobatic accident aged 23.

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Shannon Murray: actress, media lawyer and disability consultant

We speak to Shannon Murray, an actress, media lawyer and disability consultant, who campaigns for better disability representation in the…

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Amy Dowden: Strictly dancer living with Crohn’s disease

We speak to professional dancer Amy Dowden about living with Crohn's disease and competing in Strictly Come Dancing.

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