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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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Gabriella Leon: Deaf actress and theatre maker best known as Jade in BBC Casualty

We speak to deaf actress and theatre maker Gabriella Leon who is best known for playing Jade Lovall in BBC…

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

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

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Sam Barnard on living with Down’s Syndrome, his acting career and work with disability charity Bemix

Sam Barnard is an actor with Down’s Syndrome who has had roles in Grantchester, Casualty, Silent Winess and The Inbetweeners.…

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Anna Cannings: blind actress who stars in BBC crime drama Strike

We speak to blind actress, voce artist, model and motivational speaker Anna Cannings. She is best known for her appearance…

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Paralympian Hollie Arnold MBE set to take part in I’m a Celebrity 2020

Paralympian Hollie Arnold MBE is set to take part in I'm a Celebrity 2020. Read on to find out more…

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Disabled actors joined by Corrie Star Cherylee Houston for lockdown play

A cast of Devon-based disabled actors will be joined by Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston in a short film, which…

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Strictly Amy: Crohn’s and Me – A documentary about dancer Amy Dowden living with Crohn’s disease

Strictly dancer Amy Dowden opens up and shares what life is like living with Crohn’s disease in new documentary.

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Disabled contestants competing on Strictly and Bake Off 2020

Disabled contestants Marc Elliott and JJ Chalmers are both competing in two of the UK's biggest TV shows - Bake…

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