disability in the media

Entertainment & Culture

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

12/04/2021

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Kez Margrie on location in the blue bells

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

Work & Education

How the media is changing the landscape for disability and inclusion

07/12/2020

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Microphone sat on a laptop with the screen open and a pair of green headphones

Disabled journalist, Michael McEwan, talks about how the media is starting to make a difference with disability and inclusion and…

Entertainment & Culture

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

10/10/2019

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Souleyman Bah on The Apprentice

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

Entertainment & Culture

I’m Spazticus: straight from the horse’s mouth

23/08/2012

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I’m Spazticus is a new hidden camera prank show from Channel 4, airing in the run up to the Paralympics.…

Entertainment & Culture

The Model Interview: Q&A with Shannon Murray

19/12/2011

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Shannon Murray is a model, actress, writer and TV presenter from the UK who has trailblazed the way forward in…

Entertainment & Culture

Disability representation in the media

16/06/2011

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Disability Horizons contributor Sarah Ismail writes about the portrayal of disability in the media and provides an analysis of the…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
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Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
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.