Disability Discrimination Act

Entertainment & Culture

Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-nominated actor creating greater disability representation in the media

25/04/2022

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We speak to BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley about her living with spinal bifida, her acting career and being a patron…

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

19/03/2022

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

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Cerrie Burnell uncovers the hidden story of disabled Britain in new documentary

18/01/2021

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Silenced: The Hidden Story of Disabled Britain, in which Cerrie Burnell uncovers the hidden story of how disabled people fought…

Lifestyle

The Disability Union: how it can help you to fight for your rights

13/11/2020

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This week The Disability Union launched, the first union for disabled people, run by disabled people, who will help you…

Entertainment & Culture

BBC marks 25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act

03/11/2020

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BBC is marking the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act with a range of content across television, radio and…

Entertainment & Culture

BBC commissions new factual drama to mark 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act

22/05/2020

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The BBC has commissioned a new factual programme about disabled activists Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, and the campaigns that…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
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Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.