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Challenging the misconception that carers control my autonomy

Simon Stevens, a disability rights activist, explains his frustrations around his autonomy being undermined by healthcare workers and carers.

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Work & Education

Disability activist Simon Stevens: I’m disabled, I’m gay and I’m controversial

Disability campaigner and consultant Simon Stevens talks about his life and work, and why he believes everyone has the right…

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News

Jane Campbell on Sir Bert Massie and disability rights today

We talk to Jane Campbell about prominent disability rights activist Bert Massie CBE and his recently launched memoirs. Having worked…

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News

Social Model of Disability: who, what and why

Have you heard of the Social Model of Disability? Do you identify with it and use it? Disabled journalist Fleur…

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News

Disability rights: why our collective voice would be much stronger

David Proud, the first disabled actor to join the cast of Eastenders, believes that disabled people have become divided and…

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News

Disability and the welfare state through history: were we on the agenda?

The news is filled with stories of the current state of the welfare system. But what about the history of…

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