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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds set to take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2022

08/08/2022

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Paralympian Ellie Simmonds on Strictly Come Dancing 2022. She has shoulder length light brown hair and is wearing a beige top, standing in front of a sparkly blue background

Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds - who has a form of dwarfism - is set to take part in the new…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Kate Stanforth: disabled dance teacher empowering inclusive dance

06/11/2021

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Kate Stanforth Academy of Dance written in stylish lettering with Kate on the right sat in her wheelchair in a dance studio

We speak to Kate Stanforth about her inspirations to become a dancer, her dance academy and how the dance industry can…

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George Webster: first CBeebies presenter with Down’s syndrome

27/10/2021

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George Webster in CBeebies studio wearing orange T-shirt, blue jeans and glasses

We speak to disabled actor and dancer George Webster who has become the first CBeebies presenter with Down's Syndrome.

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Amy Dowden: Strictly dancer living with Crohn’s disease

05/03/2021

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Amy Dowden Amy in a sparkly short sleeve outfit when she appeared on Strictly

We speak to professional dancer Amy Dowden about living with Crohn's disease and competing in Strictly Come Dancing.

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Strictly Come Dancing showcases disabled dancers on It Takes Two

17/12/2020

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Strictly Come Dancing glitter ball

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Two disabled dancers – one blind and one deaf – got the opportunity to showcase their breakdancing skills on the…

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Using dance to help people reach their potential and change perceptions of disability

17/10/2020

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Jan in a pink top dancing in front of a group of people

Jen, who has Down's Syndrome, founded DanceSyndrome, a dance company that welcomes people with all forms of disability and helps…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2019: is Will Bayley going to change perceptions of disability?

04/09/2019

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Strictly Come Dancing glitter ball

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Paralympian Will Bayley is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2019. He's the third disabled celebrity to take part in…

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New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
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