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Arthur Hughes on being an actor on stage and screen with an upper-limb difference

19/08/2024

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Arthur Hughes Photograph - Hugo Glendinning

We speak to disabled actor Arthur Hughes about his career starring in The Innocents, Help and Then Barbara Met Alan,…

Entertainment & Culture

We speak to Breaking Bad star and disability campaigner RJ Mitte

01/08/2024

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We speak to disabled actor RJ Mitte about his life with cerebral palsy, his success in playing Walter Jr. in…

Entertainment & Culture

16 films and documentaries with disabled characters played by disabled actors

12/03/2024

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the theme of inclusivity and representation in the arts, highlighting diverse characters engaged in various creative activities. This illustration vividly captures the spirit of diversity and joy in the film industry.

We put together a list of 10 films with disabled characters played by disabled actors and disability documentaries you should watch…

Entertainment & Culture

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2023: supporting and celebrating everyday activists

10/03/2023

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A head and shoulders shot of two women. The txt reads Human Rights Watch Film Festival. Barbican. In cinemas 16th - 24th March. UK and Ireland Streaming 20th to 26th March

Disability Horizons is excited for next week, when the Human Rights Watch Film Festival kicks off in London and online…

Entertainment & Culture

Quaden Bayles: bullied boy with dwarfism bags role in new Mad Max film

16/02/2023

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Quaden Bayles wearing headphones

Quaden Bayles, a boy with dwarfism who was bullied and captured on video feeling suicidal has bagged a role in…

Lifestyle

10 famous and successful people with Down’s syndrome

27/10/2022

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TV characters Ralph and Katie played by Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy for a sitcom of the same name about marriage and Down's syndrome. Katie has short brown hair and is wearing a maroon cardigan and blue top and Ralph has short brown hair and is wearing black glasses, a turquoise top and blue cardigan

We share 10 famous and successful people with Down's syndrome from the world of TV, film, art, fashion and business.

News

Less than 2% of characters in the top UK TV shows are disabled

06/10/2022

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Streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com shares its latest research – Diversity in the UK - which has found TV bosses are doing…

Entertainment & Culture

10 celebrities who live with dyslexia

04/10/2022

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To mark Dyslexia Awareness Week, which takes place from the 3rd to 9th of October, we share 10 celebrities with…

Entertainment & Culture

Ralph & Katie: a love story about a married couple with Down’s syndrome

03/10/2022

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TV characters Ralph and Katie played by Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy for a sitcom of the same name about marriage and Down's syndrome. Ralph and Katie are stood outside facing each other. Ralph has short brown hair, black glasses and a blue coat with fur-lined hood. Katie has shoulder-length red hair and is wearing a pink and red striped blouse

Ralph and Katie, two disabled characters from the hit BBC One series The A Word, are set to appear on…

Entertainment & Culture

You Know We Belong Together: breaking down stereotypes around Down’s syndrome

29/07/2022

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- Cast of We Know We Belong Together on stage about to take a bow. The background is black and there is a black and white chequered floor

You Know We Belong Together is an accessible play at the Southbank Centre about living with Down's syndrome, where all…

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help Expert Help with Filling in Your PIP Form: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be overwhelming, especially with the complexity of the PIP form. If you’re looking for help filling in a PIP form The post Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
Understanding the New EHRC Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees, especially in hybrid working environments. This guidance comes as a crucial resource for organizations The post New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
London’s Accessible Transport Crisis: Decline in Black Cabs Puts Mobility at Risk A sharp decline in wheelchair-accessible black cabs in London has raised alarm among disability advocates ahead of a key London Assembly meeting. The Disability Power 100, led by Founding Editor Dom Hyams, urges London Assembly members to confront Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport The post Decline in Accessible Black Cabs appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Choosing the Right Stairlift
Choosing the Right Stairlift: A Full Guide Getting Up and Down Stairs Made Easier For many disabled people and people who find it hard to move around, stairs can be a big issue. Stairlifts can help make life easier. A stairlift is a seat that moves up and down stairs on a track. It helps The post Choosing the Right Stairlift appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Understanding the Landscape of Healthcare Employment for Disabled People The healthcare sector is often seen as a symbol of progress and care, where new medical breakthroughs and patient support come together to make lives better. However, finding jobs in this field can be challenging, especially for disabled people. Even though there have been improvements The post The Role of Disabled People in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.