Down’s syndrome

Entertainment & Culture

20 books with a disabled character as the lead or focus of the story

16/03/2024

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a diverse array of books on a wooden bookshelf in a well-lit, cozy room. Each book's spine is visible, featuring vibrant colors and designs that hint at stories of disabled characters without using stereotypical symbols. The room is filled with warmth, indicated by soft lighting and plants adding a touch of nature. A comfortable armchair is positioned next to the shelf with a floor lamp over it,

It's rare that you see a disabled character in a novel, let alone as the lead. Our writer, Raya, rounds…

Entertainment & Culture

George Webster: CBeebies presenter with Down’s syndrome will take part in Strictly Christmas Special 2022

08/12/2022

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George Webster wearing an orange top and brown round glasses smiling and waving at the camera. He is stood in front of four Christmas trees.

Award-winning TV presenter and disability activist George Webster has been named as the sixth and final star confirmed to be…

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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Three television remotes

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

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

Unlimited festival: climate change, identity and marginalised experiences

12/08/2022

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This year's Unlimited festival at the Southbank Centre showcases the work of D/deaf and disabled artists with many FREE events…

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…

Entertainment & Culture

Liberty Festival: a FREE 3-day festival by D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists

18/07/2022

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Five Drag Syndrome performers wearing glamourous, colourful and sparkly clothes, wigs and make up posing in front of a pale blue background

Check out the accessible and FREE Liberty Festival in London with a range of events by D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse…

Entertainment & Culture

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.

Entertainment & Culture

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

12/01/2021

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Sam Barnard in Casualty 2017

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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New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
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Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
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