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Melissa Johns: disabled actress and advocate for disability in the performing arts

19/08/2024

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Melissa Johns

We speak to Melissa Johns about living wiih her disability, her acting career both on stage and screen, her appearance…

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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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Amy Conachan: disabled actress best known for playing Courtney Campbell in Hollyoaks

28/01/2022

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Amy Conachan as Courtney in Hollyoaks sat in her wheelchair in a black cab

We speak to Amy Conachan about her career as an actress, her time as Courtney in Hollyoaks, her upcoming role…

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

26/04/2021

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Paralympian Kadeena Cox and Melissa Johns on Celebrity MasterChef

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

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Shannon Murray: actress, media lawyer and disability consultant

22/03/2021

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Shannon Murray Credit BBC (Class) Abbie Brown Assistant to Claire O’Sullivan, Adam Leonard-Burns and Marvin Godfrey

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

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

03/12/2020

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Anna Cannings

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

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Joanne Roughton-Arnold: visually impaired violinist, opera singer and founder of FormidAbility

07/09/2020

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Joanne Roughton-Arnold is a visually impaired violinist, opera singer and the founder of the opera company formidAbility, which makes opera…

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8 influential black women with disabilities to follow

05/06/2020

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illustration of a black woman raising her fist with the words "amplify black disabled voices"

Now more than ever it is important to amplify black voices, especially from people with disabilities. One easy and powerful…

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Ali Stroker: we speak to the Tony award-winning disabled actress and singer

22/04/2020

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Ali Stoker in her wheelchair with a white t-shirt

Ali Stroker made history by becoming the first actress in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award. Find out about…

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Eastenders new storyline explores what life is like to be deaf in the UK

28/02/2020

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Ben Mitchell

Eastenders has begun a new storyline that explores what life is like for people with hearing loss, which will include…

5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
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.